Top 20 2000 Mercury Cougar Questions & Answers

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RepairPal https://repairpal.com > ... > Mercury > Cougar > 2000 Nov 12, 2010 - I would check the fuel system first. Check for a tripped inertia fuel cut off switch in the back. Then, check for solid and steady fuel pressure ... 2 answers · Top answer: How are you determining that the spark is weak? I would check the fuel system first.

NO ENGINE TOLD ! 2.0 OR 2.5LITER?????????TH 8TH DIGIT OF YOUR VIN TELLS YOU WHICH ENGINE IS THERE, PLEASE TELL THAT FIRST.The alternator is overcharging. what makes you think so? a meter test.? scan tool shows DTC that said that>? OK JUST FLICKER, lights flicker, what light, heads, or charge lamp error or what? (i guess all) putting in 3 wrong alternators is painful , there are 2 used, here. on 2 enginesone is pcm controls, other is not. The 2 engines and matching ALTs: DURATEC -VE 2.5LITER ONLY ZETEC-VCT 2.0L ONLY THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. ALT ! NOR ENGINES DURA HAS 3 FUSES TO BLOW. BOTH ALTS USE THESE FUSES F30-CJB. 7.5a, CENTERAL JUNCTION BOX. and F2 =BJB, 15AMP BATTERY JUNC. BOX BJB AND FB 175 AMP THE REG IS INSIDE THE ALT HERE, NOT PCM DID YOU REPLACE THE ALT WITH THE NEG LUG ATTACHED, IF YES, THE 175AMP FUSE IS BLOWN BOOM ZETEC USES PCM REGULATION AND SAME 3 FUSES TO FAIL, 1,2,3.. THE 175 FUSE MUST BE GOOD. TOO. THE CORRECT GENERATOR FOR YOU ENGINE MUST BE USED THE DURA and zetec alternator gens can NOT be mixed up here ever! best way to buy any alt is by VIN # code or fail 1/2 the time or even 3times in row. or 175amp is blownif buying over the counter (a new alt) tell them there 2 kinds used in 2000, tell them the vin 8th code.

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what fuse is blowing ---get a multi meter and test circuit for short

I am guessing that it could be the fact that your car is very old here and has died on you and is getting ready to die too. There could also be a problem with the engine and the transmission then too.

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Watch this video on how to do it. http://www.fixya.com/cars/t27016590-fuel_line_removal_from_pump_2000_mercury

The TPS can play funny tricks like this. Also sounds like a throtle linkage problem as well. Do u mean disengaged rather than engaged? If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gary_9c859f4aa7e5ab10

Usually it's an air leak in the intake and /or exhaust that throws fuel trim off.Bad/dirty injectors are the 2nd common cause.

It may be the alternator bearing/bushing that is making the noise and may lead to alternator breakdown. This will result in battery not charging and the light on the dash coming on. You need to confirm this.

Remove it completely or get a new one,alot of times they go bad believe me I have remove many it messes with your system on your car sometimes prevents you from starting vehicle.

You need a code reader to get the codes.

i'd say crank angle sensor gone intermittant,does'nt often throw codes as ECU usually thinks driver stalled engine as it suddenly sees no rpm signal

Test for exhaust gases in the coolant (indicating a blown head gasket). This is a pretty simple test but requires special equipment. It should not be very expensive at a shop. Or you could rent the equipment and do it yourself. You tube probably has many videos explaining the procedure. Autozone, and others probably, have the loan or tool rental policy-you leave a deposit covering the cost of the tester, and when returned, you get your deposit back.

Take off the lug nuts and if the wheel doesn't want to come off you may have to give it a 'mule kick'. If that doesn't work then you could try using a hammer hitting the tire only. Here's a video that will hopefully help.

start with checking ignition switch on the side of column just above break paddle most cars have a rod going to a starter switch there , make sure it s in the hole. adjust by mounting bolts. check loose bolts on starter wires.

Sounds like an ignition switch problem. When they do not work, move the key back and forth just a little bit to see if they come back on.

The following fixya link tells how to change and where to find the vss How to replace the speed sensor on 2000 mercury villager

If the fluid was low the clutch pedal would go to the floor and stay there, so that is not the problem. You most likely have a worn out clutch, completely worn out. The clutch fluid reservoir is under the hood on the firewall next to the power brake vacuum booster.