take the upper intake off then you can get to the plugs good
New Answer: I had trouble getting access to the rear plug wires and trouble getting a plug threaded once I got one out.
I removed the plenum, about six nuts, to get better access to the rear bank . Nothing mysterious, leaking, or needing new gaskets under the plenum. Was able to get the spark plugs in and out that way.
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The spark plugs on a 1999 Mercury Cougar are located under the cover of the engine. The spark plugs should be changed approximately every 60,000 miles.
The spark plugs on a 1999 Mercury Cougar are located under the cover of the engine. The spark plugs should be changed approximately every 60,000 miles or so.
how to change spark plugs on a 97 mercury mountaineer
Straight forward job but be careful on replacing the plugs as they are deep also remember which lead goes where
The spark plugs are actually located under the manifold on the top of the engine 3 in front and 3 in back....
According to one of Fords websites : For the 1992 Mercury Cougar , 3.8 liter V6 engine : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .054 inch )
According to one of the Ford websites : For a 1988 Mercury Cougar , 3.8 liter V6 engine : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .054 inch )
According to one of Fords websites : For the 3.8 liter V6 engine in a 1988 Mercury Cougar : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .054 inch )
.040 ========================================================== According to one of Fords websites : For a 1993 Mercury Cougar : The 3.8 liter V6 engine and the 5.0 , V8 have spark plugs gapped at : ( .054 inch )
Not to be course, but if you cannot find the spark plugs, then you have no business trying to replace them. You do not have the knowledge or skill to perform this repair.
Check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information ( VECI ) decal located in the front of your engine compartment ( it will show what type of spark plugs to use and the spark plug gap )