Slide a thin aluminum ruler(yard)between window and door just over handle and strike down.It worked for me
I have the same problem and am just going to try to open up the door
The e-brake cable(s) could be stuck.
these cars are weird if you lock it you have to unlock it from the passenger side or it will not start you can not unlock it from driver side its weird try it
I would look into a stuck open, or jammed Egr Valve.
rope on bottom
Try holding up on the outside handle and shutting the door. If no luck the door panel must be removed for repair.
For Cougars produced between 1999 and 2002, you can easily unlock the shifter by using a screw driver to depress a tab on the passenger side of the console. Your owners manual details this process.
Bigger hammer.
Stuck choke or bad petcock.
you just have to push up on the latch
The transmission shift solenoids are bad!!
Yes, provided it is not stuck in your passenger's head.