Top 10 2000 Mercury Cougar Questions & Answers

what is anti-theft light doing? It should come on solid for about 2 sec after you turn the key on then turn off. If it is flashing after this then it is not seeing the computer chip in the key and you have a PATS problem.

In some 1999/2000 Cougars the wire between the battery and the voltage regulator(altenator) had a resistance reading that is too high. Ford has issued an TSB 00-25-6 that has instructions on how to replace this wire. The part # for the replacement wire is
1S8Z-14A411-AA. I'm in Michigan and a local dealer found one for me in South Bend,IN

ok well sounds to me like your gonna have to remove the ac comp. itself which will take a little work... the new pully will prolly be a bracket that bolts up were the ac comp is now but it will be free spinning i have not done this specfic one but thats like one i did once you will have to empty the ac system of all refrig which to be done properly you must have a recovery machine {which means shop which means money im sorry} then remove the lines and un bolt comp. when all said and done you will notice better gas milage so thats a plus i hope this was helpfull and once again this is how i did it to my old blazer i used to have so i hope that its the same for you best of luck man

sounds like your brake/shift interlock solenoid is not releasing.
Your owner manual will tell you how to bypass in emergency.
Check your fuse first. fuse panel on instrument panel.

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Fuse 23 - 1 5 amp
Fuse 34 - 7 1/2 amp

check enigne light not related.
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The selector lever lock can be moved mechanically out of position ”P" when for example the battery is disconnected or completely discharged.
Using a ball point pen or similar item as an unlocking lever, push forward and hold in position.

Move the selector lever out of position "P".

NOTE: If the selector lever is moved back to ”P" it is re-locked.

Selector Lever Lock

Power door locks are on the same fuse as the alarm system. The fuse is located in the passenger compartment fuse panel under the steering wheel. There is a pull down lever that will release the fuse box. The fuse for the alarm system/locking system is #25. Yellow color and a 20 ampere rating.

1. Have tried cleaning out the throttle body? Carb cleaner and a rag should do the trick. Also, try bypassing the vacuum solenoid. First, remove the vacuum line from the solenoid, start the car, and then connect the vacuum line directly to the EGR valve. The car should run very rough and die. If not, then there is still something blocking the system (since you replaced everything, it might be down in the pipe (between valve and exhaust)). Also, ensure that the vacuum is strong enough by ensuring that the lines sticks to your fingers. Final possibility is that your new sensor is bad. You can do a voltage check (with igntion turned toon: 1 wire at 5 volts, 1 wire at 0 volts and 1 wire at about .5 tp 1.1 volts). The aftermarket sensors are not always of the best quality.
   

Here is the information that you need:

NOTE
Enter this Pinpoint Test only when directed here.

The use of a soap solution, such as SNOOP, around the fuel filler cap or the use of the hydrocarbon emission analyzer to determine an evaporative emission system leak is not recommended. The mandatory Rotunda Evaporative Emission System Leak Tester for OBD II (including the ultra-sonic tester) is the only device to be used at this time for evaporative emission system leak detection.

This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose the following:

• Canister Vent (CV) solenoid
• Fuel filler cap
• Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor
• In-line Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor
• EVAP canister purge valve
• Harness circuits: CV, FLI, FTP, EVAP Canister Purge Valve, SIG RTN, Vehicle Power (VPWR) , Reference Voltage (VREF) and Power Ground (PWR GND)
• Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor System

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The rear wheel bearings are not adjustable. If the bearings make noise or become loose, they must be replaced.

Removal & Installation

With Drum Brakes

NOTE The wheel bearings are contained within the wheel hub and must be replaced as an assembly.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the anti-lock sensor retaining bolt and remove the sensor.
5. Remove the brake drum retainer and the brake drum.
6. Remove the hub retaining nut dust cover.
   NOTE Do not use an impact gun to remove the hub retainer nut.
   
   
   Fig. Using suitable tools loosen and . . .
   
   
   Fig. . . . remove the hub retaining nut dust cover
   
7. Remove the wheel hub retainer nut.
   
   Fig. Using suitable tools, loosen and . . .
   
   
   Fig. . . . remove the hub retaining nut
   
8. Slide the hub and bearing assembly off of the spindle.
   
   Fig. Carefully slide the hub and bearing assembly off of the spindle
   

To install:

1. Reinstall the hub and bearing assembly to the spindle.
2. Reinstall the hub retainer nut. Tighten the retainer nut to 170-192 ft. lbs. (230-260 Nm).
   WARNING Do not use an impact gun to tighten the hub retainer nut, otherwise the bearings may be damaged.
   
3. Install the hub retaining nut dust cover.
4. Reinstall the brake drum.
5. Check the brake shoes for proper adjustment.
6. Reinstall the anti-lock sensor and the retaining bolt. Tighten the retaining bolt to 7-8 ft. lbs. (9-11 Nm).
7. Reinstall the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel nuts to 62 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
8. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are supporting the vehicles weight. This will properly load the suspension.
9. Tighten the spindle-to-control arm bolt to 52-79 ft. lbs. (70-98 Nm).
10. Tighten the tie rod-to-spindle bolt to 75-102 ft. lbs. (102-135 Nm).
11. Finish lowering the vehicle.

Road test the vehicle and check for proper operation.
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First off I am sorry you have a cougar also.... I am on my third fuel pump ... stupid car anyways. If you didn't do it yet one make sure you get one from the dealer... Hopefully you will have better luck than me i paid 400 last year and tried to get one on warrenty then I had to wait since may to august to get it good news for you Ford should have it off back order. It is in the fuel pump you can 1. drop the tank (huge pain) or 2. it is WAY easier to take out your back seat ther eis a small hole to see the pump covered by a black plastic thing. You can then make the hole bigger and pull the pump out that way.

Item Part Number Description 1 Fluid reservoir 2 Steering wheel 3 Steering column assembly 4 Flexible coupling 5 Tie-rod end 6 Tie-rod 7 Steering gear boot 8 Steering gear 9 Fluid cooler 10 Steering gear hoses 11 Power steering pump