The fuel pump on a Mercury Cougar is in the fuel tank. You are going to have to remove the fuel tank, take the lock ring off of the tank, and then pull the pump assembly out.
Check local library for service manuals
The flasher buitton is on the top center of the steering column behind the steering wheel
The ( 1996 ) Mercury Cougar gas tank capacity is ( 18.0 U.S. gallons )
For a 1995 Mercury Cougar : ( " regular " unleaded gasoline , 87 octane )
On a 1995 Mercury Cougar ( V8 and V6 ) Bank 1 is the passenger side of the engine Sensor 1 would be close to the engine before the exhaust passes through the catalytic converter
A ( 1996 ) Mercury Cougar gas tank capacity is ( 18.0 U.S. gallons )
You will find your fuse block on the passengers side kick panel. hope this helps...
According to a website I was looking at : For a 1995 Mercury Cougar , 4.6 litre V8 engine ( 15 city / 23 highway miles per U.S. gallon )
the rear one ========================================================== On a 1995 Mercury Cougar , 4.6 liter V8 engine : ( Bank 2 ) is the drivers side of the engine
They came with a 3.8L or the 4.6L.
On a 1995 Mercury Cougar , 4.6 liter V8 engine : firewall 4 - 8 3 - 7 2 - 6 1 - 5 front of vehicle
The inside handle has a screw at the base, just inside of the opening in the door. It can be reached with a screwdriver and removed to take the handle off.