# \#cougar **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cougar/1619.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [New VSS partially good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vss-partially-good/194851)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vss-partially-good/194851 "2024-05-06T22:45:26Z")
Quick Summation: -99 2.5 Duratec ATX -Speedometer and Odometer stopped on Highway (VSS shaft broke off) -Shifting went to hell (auto) -Car Threw a PO500 on next start -Bought a new VSS (Standard Motor Products) -Re… --- ## [1996 mercury couger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-couger/192679)
**Author:** [@Kaliguy35\_185235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaliguy35_185235)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-couger/192679 "2023-09-20T02:20:58Z")
Havc a/c work/ heater work but stuck on defrost had to change.the blower wire and no over vents.will work on stuck on defrost vent upper. Thought was automatic cotrol box it.wasent.it but wasn’t wire to blower --- ## [I ran over a parking block, now my car won't start. Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-over-a-parking-block-now-my-car-wont-start-help/190146)
**Author:** [@fiedlerp890\_184877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiedlerp890_184877)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-over-a-parking-block-now-my-car-wont-start-help/190146 "2023-04-18T00:51:41Z")
This morning, when pulling into a parking spot, I went over the parking block. It wasn’t too large, and I immediately reversed and pulled back out and parked. I turned the car off, but then couldn’t take the key out of t… --- ## [99 cougar 2.5 crank but no start, but passes every test? please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-2-5-crank-but-no-start-but-passes-every-test-please-help/186515)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-2-5-crank-but-no-start-but-passes-every-test-please-help/186515 "2022-10-09T00:00:35Z")
Replaced the timing cover gasket, (gushing oil) and found reluctor wheel slightly bent, so replaced that as well. Car ran great when pulled in garage before repair. Has been down a month and desperately need it running f… --- ## [Car won't restart. Have to wait 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506)
**Author:** [@eegle1748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eegle1748)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506 "2020-07-18T20:21:26Z")
Our 1999 Cougar runs fine but, randomly, after stopping and shutting down won't restart. After 30 minutes it starts right up. It doesn't appear to be the fuel pump. Help, it alwyas happens at the most unopportune times! --- ## [1999 Mercury Capri Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-capri-not-starting/131204)
**Author:** [@gskoesnadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gskoesnadi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-capri-not-starting/131204 "2018-12-22T04:23:13Z")
Hello, this is my first post here and I am in dire need of help. I have a 1999 Mercury Cougar and I can not get it to start after letting it sit for a few hours. It will only start after you disconnect and reconnect the … --- ## [1999 Mercury Cougar: fuel in the air cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-cougar-fuel-in-the-air-cleaner/121577)
**Author:** [@MarkHedge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkHedge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-cougar-fuel-in-the-air-cleaner/121577 "2018-07-24T15:32:19Z")
Car won’t start. Fuel pouring into air cleaner --- ## [Car not starting.. New battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-new-battery/110757)
**Author:** [@Stezzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stezzy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-new-battery/110757 "2018-01-01T07:34:43Z")
Hey I got a 1999 Mercury Cougar V6 and the past week i had battery problems since it being cold but i parked in the garage the last couple of days and it worked fine until today i took my sister to the store and came bac… --- ## [Rear brake lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-lines/94898)
**Author:** [@codynolan6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codynolan6)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-lines/94898 "2016-08-27T15:37:47Z")
i need to know which brake lines run from the master cylinder to the rear of the car. it an 02 mercury cougar 2.5 litre 5 speed. --- ## [Can't Find Non-ABS Wheel Bearing Assemblies for '00 Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-non-abs-wheel-bearing-assemblies-for-00-cougar/93403)
**Author:** [@netrista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/netrista)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-non-abs-wheel-bearing-assemblies-for-00-cougar/93403 "2016-05-30T04:04:21Z")
Help! My husband has a 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6. He needs to have the rear wheel bearing assemblies replaced. We thought this would be a trivial matter. However, no parts store anywhere can find a non-ABS variant of th… --- ## [02 Merc Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-merc-cougar/84215)
**Author:** [@The\_Cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_Cat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-merc-cougar/84215 "2014-03-18T01:56:49Z")
I recently bought a 2002 Mercury Cougar with an automatic transmission. I really like it, but it seems to have some trouble shifting. If I really "punch it" it revs all the way up to about 6200 rpm before it shifts. I th… --- ## [1999 mercury cougar 2.5l v6 auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-cougar-2-5l-v6-auto/83670)
**Author:** [@ineedhlp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ineedhlp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-cougar-2-5l-v6-auto/83670 "2014-02-12T00:16:34Z")
Description of Problem: 1999 mercury cougar 2.5L V6 automatic trans: I was driving down the road and suddently lost power. the engine was still running but sounded alittle rough so i turned it off. then it wouldnt start.… --- ## [A few questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questions/82610)
**Author:** [@DRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRoberts)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questions/82610 "2013-12-12T04:04:50Z")
I have a 2000 Mercury Cougar with about 145k miles. Today I was driving and when I slowed down to come to a stop it acted as if it wanted to cut off by sputtering. As I got down to about 5-10mph the engine shut off (th… --- ## [Oil Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light/82591)
**Author:** [@DRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRoberts)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light/82591 "2013-12-10T05:11:31Z")
2000 Mercury Cougar. After driving for about 5-10min, the oil light will flicker, but ONLY when stopped. When I accelerate, it goes away. It drives fine though. Today when I stopped at a light, the car began to shake a… --- ## [What caused my roof to kink near the windshield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-caused-my-roof-to-kink-near-the-windshield/81288)
**Author:** [@Cougarfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougarfan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-caused-my-roof-to-kink-near-the-windshield/81288 "2013-09-11T07:26:23Z")
I need assistance from some body men. Frame guys if you will. Is it possible for the roof of a 1996 Merury Cougar to buckle or crease from a rearend accident that has caused frame damage but no damage to the quarter p… --- ## [Why is bumper styrofoam still in tact after rear end accident at 30mph?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-bumper-styrofoam-still-in-tact-after-rear-end-accident-at-30mph/81005)
**Author:** [@Cougarfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougarfan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-bumper-styrofoam-still-in-tact-after-rear-end-accident-at-30mph/81005 "2013-09-06T03:39:05Z")
Last month I was sitting at a red light talking to my passenger when all of the sudden we were hit from behind at what is estimated to be 30 to 35 mph. Went in an ambulance on a backboard with neck brace. Car taken to re… --- ## [2000 Mercury Cougar complete ly dies to the point of getting no spark at battery post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-cougar-complete-ly-dies-to-the-point-of-getting-no-spark-at-battery-post/80888)
**Author:** [@posessed\_cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/posessed_cougar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-cougar-complete-ly-dies-to-the-point-of-getting-no-spark-at-battery-post/80888 "2013-08-14T19:23:41Z")
So this has happened twice ( a month apart ) and at very random times. One time just turning around on a dirt road all of the sudden car goes off. Open the door and the dinging noise when you door opens sort of comrs on … --- ## [1999 cougar looking for fuse box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cougar-looking-for-fuse-box/79622)
**Author:** [@Beci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cougar-looking-for-fuse-box/79622 "2013-07-14T21:06:42Z")
We can not find an engine fuse block (with ends on the wires would be perferred). This is a 1999 5 speed 2.5L can provide vin. Does anyone have one for sale? --- ## [First crank or never](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-crank-or-never/80268)
**Author:** [@Finlandbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Finlandbob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-crank-or-never/80268 "2013-07-11T00:21:52Z")
My 1999 Cougar runs great! When it starts, that is. When it decides to start it will do so on the first crank. When it doesn't there is not a hint of spark. Not a chort, chug or stumble. I had the ignition module replace… --- ## [1990 cougar has 3 mechanics stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cougar-has-3-mechanics-stumped/78597)
**Author:** [@peter123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter123)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cougar-has-3-mechanics-stumped/78597 "2013-04-12T20:02:30Z")
i have a 1990 mercury cougar its having a weird issue its like it surges when driving at higher speeds you feel a small push pull feeling, also going up hill its like i loose throttle at about 20mph then i feather… --- ## [New Battery Drain 1995 Mercury Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-drain-1995-mercury-cougar/78305)
**Author:** [@davidroberts5313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidroberts5313)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-drain-1995-mercury-cougar/78305 "2013-03-28T19:04:10Z")
I drive a 1995 Mercury Cougar with 109,000 miles. I bought a O'Riley Automoative battery with a 7 year warranty 11 months ago. After I initially installed the battery, after 2 weeks the battery was drained. This 2 weeks … --- ## [Replacing lost key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-lost-key/78251)
**Author:** [@guntera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guntera)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-lost-key/78251 "2013-03-27T03:36:46Z")
My 2000 mercury cougar's Key is lost. Mercury or the Ford Motor Company no longer support a model this old. Is there some after market key replacement service available that can make me a replacement key if I gave them t… --- ## [2000 mercury transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-transmission-problem/76978)
**Author:** [@javi1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javi1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-transmission-problem/76978 "2013-01-27T06:32:50Z")
I have a 2000 mercury cougar 2.5 liter. I bought the car without doing much research. now that i have the car did research and found out all the great problems that this car has. My transmission started to make a clunk c… --- ## [Is $2,577 worth it for a 2002 Mercury Cougar with 124,133 miles on it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2-577-worth-it-for-a-2002-mercury-cougar-with-124-133-miles-on-it/76657)
**Author:** [@Sportygirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sportygirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-2-577-worth-it-for-a-2002-mercury-cougar-with-124-133-miles-on-it/76657 "2013-01-15T08:39:00Z")
This is my first car, I was browsing on carmax.com and fell inlove when I seen this little black 2 door Car, I have a daughter so I don't want the car to break down with my daughter possibly being inside, these were the … --- ## [Blocked heater 02 Mercury Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blocked-heater-02-mercury-cougar/70087)
**Author:** [@PatH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blocked-heater-02-mercury-cougar/70087 "2011-12-24T03:45:32Z")
I have an 01 Mercury Cougar Sport Coupe that we bought from a friend for not too much, just to use as a daily driver. It's got a lot of miles on it, but it still gets good mileage, which combined with the fact that we d… --- ## [Car Has No Acceleration and Stinks Like eggs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-no-acceleration-and-stinks-like-eggs/67501)
**Author:** [@xxterrencexx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xxterrencexx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-no-acceleration-and-stinks-like-eggs/67501 "2011-08-29T20:15:43Z")
ok i have a 1999 mercury cougar and recently my acceleration has gone down huge, when i try to go onto a highway my car starts to chug, i have to push the pedal to the floor for it to actually start picking up speed a li… --- ## [1999 Mercury Cougar Engine Codes! Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-cougar-engine-codes-help/63705)
**Author:** [@xxterrencexx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xxterrencexx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-cougar-engine-codes-help/63705 "2011-04-14T20:59:02Z")
i have a 1999 mercury cougar and for almost a year when i drive it on the highway then get off and go to drive again it gives me a hard shift and will continue doing so, but if i turn the car off then back on it doesnt d… --- ## [351 windsor, 1995 mercury cougar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/351-windsor-1995-mercury-cougar/63477)
**Author:** [@jacobaugust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobaugust)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/351-windsor-1995-mercury-cougar/63477 "2011-04-08T15:47:31Z")
I have a 1995 mercury cougar xr-7 with a 281 v-8 engine. I recently bought a 351 windsor and i've been looking all over to see if it would fit into my car but i have not been able to find an answer to my question. Is it … --- ## [1983 Mercury Cougar LS speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-mercury-cougar-ls-speedometer/62543)
**Author:** [@COMMODOREII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COMMODOREII)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-mercury-cougar-ls-speedometer/62543 "2011-03-13T01:25:22Z")
Just this morning I was on my home from work, and my speedometer played around on me. It moved up and down from 5mph to 25mph about three times before it finally "died" and stayed at nill mph. The tachometer which keeps … --- ## [My 67 cougar wont stop running!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-67-cougar-wont-stop-running/62505)
**Author:** [@tlsupergal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlsupergal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-67-cougar-wont-stop-running/62505 "2011-03-12T16:24:12Z")
The engine cranks and tries to start when the battery is connected. It does this autoatically, you dont even need the key or ignition to be turned on. The remote silanoid has been replaced so has the starter. The car doe… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cougar/1619.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cougar)