The brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied by the brake fluid reservoir ( according to the 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide )
The brake system was not that secure
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The reservoir on my 2000 Cougar is behind the front passenger strut tower, it should be the same on your 2001, they are the same car under the hood.
On a 2001 Mercury Cougar : The radiator is located in the engine compartment , at the front of the vehicle
For the 1999 cougar they have 2 different size brake rotors it sounds like you need the 276mm size
On a 2001 Mercury Sable : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is near the firewall , in the area of the brake fluid reservoir , in the engine compartment
According to the 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : ( the fuel tank holds 15.4 US. gallons )
http://www.carquest.com/techbulletins/brakes/2001/CQB%2001-10.pdf
How do i find the instructions for changing out the fan switch assembly in a 2001 Mercury Cougar?
I heard that you pour it into the tube that holds the dipstick where you ckeck the transmission fluid. They said use a funnel and pour it in the tube the stick goes in.