Mercury Cougar Questions Maintenance & Repair
How Hard Is It To Replace The Thermostat On The 02 Couger V6
My cougar is overheating on occasion, not all the time. Also I'm not getting any heat through my heater just cold air. I'm thinking thermostat because there are no visible leaks and the coolant level ...
What Would Cause Pistons Four And Five To Misfire In My 2002 Mercury Cougar...
35th Anniv. Edition. Loss of power up hills and also sporadically through town. Sometimes doesn't start right away or at all without a jump. Turns over but doesn't catch. Thanks I hope you can help. ...
My Car Rruns Bad
My car runs bad all the time. When I come to a stop the car makes a bad nosie and when I first started in the morning. I have change the plugs and wires, all the filters like the fuel, air and the PCV...
Bog Problem
i have a 1996 mercury cougar and when i start it if i dont let it sit for ten or so minutes it will bog and die out i think it might be my egr valve but not sure any input would be helpful
Gear Shift Issues
My gear shifter has been sticking in park and I have a lot of difficutly trying to get it out of park! I am pressing the button on the shifter and have to use two hands and alot of force and wiggle i...
Heater Core In 91 Merc Cougar
how do i replace the heater core in my cougar the manual says i have to completely remove the dash and steering column in order to do this is this correct please help winter is coming
My Mercury Cougar Wont Start And Both The ABS And Battery Ligth Is On?
Will the mercury cougar start with the ABS light on? and the battery light is also on what does that mean cause the car wont start?
Winter VS. Cougar (Vaccum Brakes Fail And Car Accelerates)
I have a 2000 v6 Mercury Cougar. When it got chilly here (0 to -10) the car began to shake and it does not like to idle. When idling the Rpm would move slightly. Driving it it was alright once it warm...
94 Cougar XR7 V8 Windshield Washer Pump Location?
Anyone know where the washer pump is located on this vehicle? Thanks
Coil Replacement
I just had to replace a coil at 200,000 miles. Should I replace the others proactively? How many are there? Also, my gas gauge and temperature gauge appear to work together, one or the other may wo...
R & R 2001 Cougar Automatic Transmission
Does anyone know of a site that will show detail on how to remove the automatic tranny in a 2001 cougar?
CAN A 2001 DURATEC 2.5 BE PUT IN A 99 COUGAR WITH A 2.5 WHATS DIFFERENT
I have a 99 cougar with a duratec 2.5 motor is bad. I have the chance to buy a brand new 2.5 complete factory motor with all injection and accessories on it . The new crate motor model is a 1G400AA th...
99 Cougar
replaced alternator with new but headlights flicker when on. Any ideas why. also engine rpms are slow to drop especially in 1st and 2nd . Could that be tps or? thanks
Why Is There No Fire Coming Out Of The Coil Pack?
We have replaced the alternator, coil pack, crank sensor, fuel pump. Its getting fuel and it is turning over great but it doesnt fire. Went to auto zone and the coil pack is good. There is fire going ...
How To Open Hood Without Being In Cockpit?
The cable seems to be tight inside the car, but it won't trip the latch. How can I open the hood to tighten the cable or adjust the latch?
Hissing Noise
I have what i hope is a minor problem with a hissing noise. I have an auto 02 mercury cougar v6. I do not have the money to get it checked out right now so i am hoping this is something i can fix. The...
Engine Cuts Ut After 2500 Rpm, Any Suggestions?
New Wires, Plugs, Coil Packs did nothing to help and yet the problem remains. Has been suggested that one of the cats may be plugged as it also pings under light acceleration. The dealer has NO CLUE...
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