You have 2 cases of fuses. 1 in the engine compartement (driver side, on the front) and another one underneath the dashboard, driver side again.
According to the 1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : In the power distribution box located in the engine compartment : ( fuse # 14 is NOT USED )
On a 1999 Mercury Cougar : In the passenger compartment fuse panel : ( # 27 ) is a blue color 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter Helpfull
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location of fuse box in 1972 mercury cougar
According to the 1999 Mercury Cougar owner Guide : The fuse for the fuel pump is located in the Power Distribution Box located in the engine compartment ( the P.D. box is " live " ) ( it is the # 9 fuse / 15 amp / blue color )
1999 mercury tracer fuse panel diagram
You can view the 1999 Mercury Cougar owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( the fuses and relays section starts on page 152 )
There is a diagram inside the fuse box and also one in the owners manual if you have it.
There isn't any fuse then is linked to the alternator on a 1996 Mercury cougar. The alternator has an internal regulator, but does not have a fuse.
under the dash on the drivers side AND UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE...
According to the 1999 Mercury Cougar owners manual : In the fuse panel under the instrument panel : ( # 21 is an orange color 40 amp fuse for the power roof , power windows )
location number 21 on the fuse box under the steering wheel closest to the brake petal.