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Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar was a compact vehicle marketed by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 to 2002. This model was available in a 2-door hardtop coupe and convertible body styles. It was also offered in rear-wheel drive layout.
1,725 Questions
What does the light with an exclamation point within a circle mean on my 99 mercury cougar?
There are two of them, which one? Instrument cluster - parking brake on or low brake fluid Overhead console - brake pads need to be replaced.
your float is stuck or you have a short in the hot wire!
Where are the turn signals located on a 1997 Mercury Cougar?
The emergency flashers for the 1997 Mercury Cougar are on top of the steering column behind the wheel.
Brake caliper? CALIPER MOUNT BRACKET!!
Replace starter on a 99 mercury cougar?
Disconnect the - battery cable
Raise and support the vehicle
Remove the wiring at the top of starter
Remove starter mounting bolts
Remove starter
How do you change the water pump of a 1992 Caprice V8?
This is a fairly easy job and waterpumps are cheap.
Drain the radiator by opening the petcock on the bottom of the radiator. In the event that your radiator was replaced previously without one, just pull off the lower radiator hose and drain it that way. The hose will really hang onto the neck so just work it with channel locks and a little elbow grease and be prepared to get wet. I suggest you catch the coolant and return it to a recycling center as it is really dangerous stuff.
Next, remove the radiator fan by using a socket on the four bolts. I usually just break them loose before I remove the serpentine (drive) belt. The tension from the belt really helps hold the fan from spinning when you are removing the bolts.
To remove the serpentine belt, take a 1/2" drive breaker bar and insert it into the square cutout on the alternator bracket and pull back. This releases the tensioner and you can pull the belt off. Keep in mind that the fan pulley is two peices so pay attention.
You do NOT need to remove the radiator but I strongly suggest you take a piece of cardboard and put it up against the radiator in case you slip with something. I know I have poked a couple holes in radiator causing me to break my promise not to cuss.
Now remove the bolts that hold the water pump on. Look at the new pump and determine where the bolt holes are located and orient yourself with the existing pump. Even after all the bolts are out you will swear that it is still bolted. They are usually really stuck so you have to give it a rap or two. I would not try to pry it off because it can damage the faces.
Once it is off take the time to clean the surface to remove old gasket material or after all your hard work, it will leak. I use a very sharp wood chisel and a straight edge razor blade. The time you spent on this part is worthwhile.
Use Blue RTV, nothing else. Coat the faces of the new water pump with a thin coat of Blue RTV. Set aside and use a small wire or brass brush to clean the bolts. Then coat each with a light coat of RTV. Some of them go into the waterjacket so just do them all. Back to the pump, let it skim for 15 minutes and don't rush it. Next, stick the gasket to the water pump faces and coat again with Blue RTV. Let skim 15 minutes, no less.
Put it back together. Don't forget to close the radiator petcock valve. Flush the system if it is nasty.
Fill radiator with about a gallon and a half of new coolant and run with the radiator cap off until you see good circulation. You won't see any until the thermostat opens which can take upto 15 minutes. Put your heater on as hot as it will go and turn the fan on high. This prevents vapor locks in the heater hoses.
Hope this helps. Top it off and take it for a test cruise.
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Bank 1 Sensor 2 96 cougar where is it?
On a 1996 Mercury Cougar ( 3.8 litre V6 and 4.6 litre V8 engines )
Bank 1 is the passenger side of the engine
Sensor 2 is in the exhaust AFTER the exhaust has passed through the catalytic converter ( downstream sensor , also called catalyst monitor )
Where is the obd plug on a 1992 cougar?
On a 1992 Mercury Cougar ( which is OBD I , EEC IV )
There should be an EEC TEST connection in the engine compartment
How much should an oil pan leak repair cost on a 1999 cougar v6?
it all depends on where it is leaking.
Why does my 1999 cougar blows fuel pump fuse after driving a while?
It's possible that your fuel pump is getting ready to quit. It's working hard to push fuel to the engine and the circuit is overheating. Might be doing the same thing with a partially plugged fuel filter. Have both checked.
It means your engine coolant (i.e. antifreeze) is low.
How do you fix turn signals on a 1995 cougar?
Well if they dont work at all i would look undernear your dash near the pedals and check your fuses cuz most the time its just a blown fuze but it might be something else i dont know
Can you manually close a 2002 mercury cougar sunroof?
Yes this happened to me on my 1999 Cougar.
On the roof above the rear view mirror is your intior light. Pop it out and disconect (from the plugs) Behind it you can see the motor that controls the sunroof. You will see a circular looking end that has a small Allen key in it's center. Match the Allen key and screww counterclockwise. This may take some effort as it is very hard to turn and the space is very limited (About 1/8 of a turn each time). This will slowly bring the sunroof back down. Its a real pain. I did mine in a snow storm in the dark at -10, LOL
How do you fix a obd 2 code 1131 on a 97 cougar 3.8 liter engine?
Consider:
Check for, vacuum leak or loose hose at throttle body or MAF sensor. Favuum leaks are common and may present a hissing noise. If you can spray carb cleaner near intake gasket, on vacuum hose, or intake hose someplace where it changes the sound of the engine you have found your leak.
Check for an exhaust leak. Exhaust leaks have a very distinctive sound.
Check for a misfire. Your car shakes.
Check for faulty or damaged MAF sensor:
-Runs better with MAF sensor unplugged or:
-Banging MAF sensor with your fist whilke engine idling makes a change in sound of engine or:
-Remove MAF sensor and look at the wire. If it isn't clean and shiny silver color, it is contaminated. Clean or replace as needed.
Bad oxygen sensor upstream (before cat) bank one. Bank one is the side with cylinder #1.
Water or extreme temperatures affecting sensor operation. Remove water or wait for weather to improve or replace sensor.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Answer XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The question referred to a code p1131 which is upsteam oxygen sensor lean. I personally would change the PCV Valve with one from NAPA. A stuck open PCV Valve can draw in unmetered air and set the code.jd1909
Location of OBD2 plug in 1999 cougar?
can anyone tell me where to find the OBD2 plug in on a 1999 cougar?
What is the warning light symbol that looks like a X in a cookie jar for a 2000 Mercury Cougar V6?
Low washer fluid
How do you change the struts on a 2000 Mercury Cougar?
Check out autozone.com's repair guides online, under suspension, they have a good guide for doing it.
Timing belt 99 Mercury Cougar 2.5?
The 2.5 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each
cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
Blower stopped working on any setting on a 2000 cougar?
Blown fuse, defective blower motor resistor pack, defective blower motor, or loose or disconnected wiring.
Sounds like a severely cracked head to me. Did you overheat the engine???? Is your coolant level in the radiator going down?
I had the same problem with my 94 Cougar 4.6L. I had to replace the ECU. Hard to track down, good luck!!
How do you Replace passenger side door handle 2000 mercury cougar?
Remove Door Panel.
Peel Back Water Barrier.
Unscrew latch.
Remove two bolts holding the handle inner to the handle bezel(outer).
Remove the Anti-Theft shield with force.
Remove handle.
Reverse Process
Why would a 2000 cougar start but wont idle?
soudns like it is not getting enough fuel, try replacing the fuel filter, if that does not work check the fuel pump
there is a possibility that it may be a vaccum leak aswell. check all you lines.
