Disconnect the - battery cable
Raise and support the vehicle
Remove the wiring at the top of starter
Remove starter mounting bolts
Remove starter
If you have the 99 -02 Cougar replace the TPS (throttle positioning sensor) on the throttle body.
cougar 99 where is coolant temperature sensor
the 99 mercury cougar inline 2.0L engine has 125 hp and 131 lbs/feet of torque the v6 cougar 2.5L engine has 170hp and ? lbs/feet of torque
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how to find a vacume leak on a1999 cougar
most likely they did not reconnect the fan motor connector - or it cam loose when they replaced the starter - or your fan motor or relay burned out
Not much-half an hr plus starter (45.00 approx) This is easy enough to do yourself. Most are 2 bolts.
its in the fuel tank repair about 700.00
Why, are you going to steal one?
The primary cause for jerking on a 99 Mercury Cougar is the engine not getting enough fuel. This can be a sign of a clogged fuel filter, bad fuel pump, or clogged fuel injectors.
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