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Why would your 1990 Mercury Cougar go through an alternator a year?
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∙ 19y ago
Hey Cari==Make sure there is good air flow around and through the alternator. Restrictions from heater hoses around alternators can cause them to overheat and fail. GoodluckJoe
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What would cause the battery to not charge even when the alternator tests good on a 93 Mercury Cougar?
the battery could have a dead cell, this could cause it to not charge. Have the battery tested to be sure.
What would cause the battery gauge in a 94 mercury cougar to go down when idleing but when you push the gas it shoots back up?
Its a sign that either your battery or alternator is starting to fail.
How much do alternators cost mercury cougars?
I just replaced the alternator in my 2000 Mercury Cougar and with the labour, belt, idler, alternator and tensioner it was roughly $700 Canadian!!If it wasn't such a good car i would have though twice about fixing it but I've never felt safer in any other vehicle besides the Coug!
Why wont your battery light go off when you changed your alternator and battery in your 99 mercury cougar?
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alternator belt. If the battery and alt test ok than check the connections to the alternator and battery. You may also have a battery drain (something that is staying on and killing the battery)
Where is the bank1 sensor1 o2 sensor located on a 1995 mercury cougar 8-cylinder eng?
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
What is the best insurance company in Texas to insure a Mercury Cougar with?
There is no official best insurance company in Texas to insure a Mercury Cougar. Rates would vary depending on your driving history.
Would a v8 4.6l Mercury Cougar xr-7 motor with a supercharger fit in a 93 Mercury Cougar xr-7 car?
yes if the other car is also a 4.6
Why would the headlights on a 1991 Mercury Cougar with over 200000 miles flash on and off if the battery and alternator have been checked?
In october 1999 a recall came out for the headlights on ford thunderbirds and mercury cougars that require a new headlight switch with an incorporated circuit breaker contact the local ford or mercury dealer and they can help you out
Is a mercury cougar front wheel drive?
no it is defently rear wheel ================================================== That would depend on which model year , there have been rear wheel drive and front wheel drive versions of the Mercury Cougar
Where can one purchase a used Mercury Cougar?
Normally one would be able to purchase a used Mercury Cougar at any General Motors dealership. Of course, you could also check the classified section of your local newspaper.
Why would the battery light be on on a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
Needs new alternator.
What would cause the turn signals on a 1999 Mercury Cougar to not blink consistently and sometimes not at all?
I had the same problem in my 1999 Mercury Cougar, I replaced the flasher located in the blinker assembly. It was very simple to do. Flasher cost about $10
