Is it an ATX or MTX to start with? Look at the forum newcougar dot org, there's alot of people on there that can help.
I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar it goes in reverse and first and second but it wont go in drive when i put it in drive the rpm just go up.
Your 2000 Ford Contour cannot reverse because of a transmission failure problem.
1988 cougar will not crank over
There's probably something wrong with the reverse gear. Have it checked by a mechanic then see how much it would cost to repair it.
put tranny fluid in it!
Best guess, your Transmission is shot. You'll need to call a mechanic and tow it to the shop to get it checked out
you could have possibly bought the wrong bulbs and/or fuses. or when you were replacing them you may have damaged the wires. Also the reverse light switch may be defective.
my lincoln town car started with not going into park and now it wont go in reverse what is wrong and how do i fix it
This depends entirely what type of car this is but: There is a serious failure of brakes or other safety equipment.
cuz it wont silly!
1994 mark viii wont shift into 3rd
it will drive but when in reverse it wont move