It should with minimal problems fit. There were some slight changes to the Duratec engine in the cougar between the '00 and '01 model years, including a better, and easier to replace alternator. but a straight swap shouldn't be too hard. Another thing you can do is a swap from a Ford Contour or Mercury Mystique. or if you want some more power and are willing to go through some trouble to get it working right, the 3.0 liter duratec out of the sable, taurus, and escape vehicles of similar years provides a nearly drop in fit with substantially increased power.
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The positive crankcase ventilation valve on a 2002 Mercury Cougar is located on top of the engine; in the valve cover. It removes harmful fumes from the engine.
In North America the last model year for the Mercury Cougar was 2002
For a Mercury Cougar , 2.5 litre V6 engine : According to the 1999 to 2002 Owner Guides : ( Motorcraft FL-820 engine oil filter )
A 2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5 liter plug wire diagram can be purchased from your local Mercury Cougar. It can also be found at most auto parts stores.
According to the 2002 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : The 2.5 liter V6 engine takes : With engine oil filter change : ( 5.5 litres / 5.8 US. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
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On a 2002 Mercury Cougar : No , the thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
According to the 2002 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts ) The 2.5 litre V6 engine takes ( 5.8 ) * 5W-20
Should be in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose
According to the 2002 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : For the 2.5 liter V6 engine : The spark plug gap is ( .054 inch ) *** confirm with the Vehicle Emission Control Information ( VECI ) decal , in the front of your engine compartment ***