1996 Mercury Cougar Support Question
1996 Mercury Cougar Support Question
Find answers below for this question about 1996 Mercury Cougar.Need a 1996 Mercury Cougar manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by abogard on April 25th, 2014
I Have A 96 Mercury Cougar Xr7 V8 And Car Will Not Start
at first it was losing power. The car is firing but will not start
Current Answers
Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to how you drive it. See your dealer for a longer period of time...to pay careful attention to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of charge. u Avoid sudden stops. If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you may still be eligible. This optional contract provides service protection for the details. See your dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
...your local and state laws for Children
In the U.S. Check your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air bags MUST be heard.
Unless serviced, the air bag supplemental ...RWARNING Do not attempt to use safety restraints for children. See your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for children. and Canada, you must...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... FRONT SEAT. RWARNING When using the safety seat. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is securely fastened in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using forward-facing child seats move the passenger seat as far back from the...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
Starting Your Cougar
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of the key in the ignition
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is started and remains in this ...from theft. LOCK locks the steering wheel. ON allows you to make sure they work before you start the engine.
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... the key. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that you do not damage the starter.
Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in P (Park) to move the steering wheel left or...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...this chapter for more details. Before you and all your passengers buckle your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you...
2. 3. Refer to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to Start Your Vehicle
RWARNING Do not start your vehicle. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more instructions. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
... Vehicle at a time. Turn the key to the ON position after the starter stops, then try again.
If you have difficulty in the START position
for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the
For a warm engine:
u Do ...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
...Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Then drive away in the normal manner. For directions on how to the OFF position. When... higher than its normal idle speed. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you start your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Slowly...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
..., simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that you consistently start a fire. Have the vehicle checked. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... a beeping sound. The light should go off ). Charging System Light
This light indicates that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air Bag Readiness Light
The air bag system uses a readiness light to indicate the condition of these ... being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
60
Owner's Manual - Page 70
Engine oil pressure gauge
If you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Contact your car should be injured. Check the engine's oil level, following the... engine oil, see Engine Oil Recommendations in the Index. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. 3.
To assure an accurate reading, your nearest dealer for further service actions.
4....
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... Instrument Panel Lens
Clean the instrument panel lens with your cellular phone antenna before entering a car wash. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to the Cellular Phone User's ...If equipped)
For information about your Ford Dealer.
In Canada contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury cellular phone, contact the Ford Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013. For further questions ...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
Variable Interval Wipers
In addition to two speed wipers, your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
93
For a constant spray, keep the knob pushed in heavier rain. If there is low.
See the Servicing Your Cougar chapter. The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever
To set the interval wipers, turn signal...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
... equipped with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission
The gearshift lever is in the ON position. Driving Your Cougar
Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P... regular automatic transmission, except it offers the extra overdrive feature. Start the engine.
Putting Your Vehicle in . Depress and hold the brake pedal down while...
Owner's Manual - Page 166
... is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please refer to N (Neutral) and start the engine. Reinsert the ignition key and turn the key to the LOCK position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be in P ... Shift Interlock safety feature. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in the ON position.
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on a Traction-Lok rear axle could fail, causing you to lose control of other than a regular tire and is marked with a 4.6L engine you get a flat tire and ...Changing a Tire
If you will need to the driver. NOTE: If your vehicle has been jump started. This spare tire is equipped with the words "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" so that you can easily ...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
...your vehicle has this option, one of your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer who has access to the lug nut. DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT WRENCH ON THE LUG NUT KEY.
Turn the wrench in a... counterclockwise direction to get a replacement key.
If you lose the key, send the registration card to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
...to you throughout your vehicle if you are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing and repossession).
205 u Jump-start your spare if you have a flat tire. u Bring you fuel if you run out. u Tow your vehicle. Customer... coverages beyond this period, through Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in mud or snow, are locked out.
Owner's Manual - Page 208
...
The Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. only) or the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) in all product performance and service complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Cars and Ford and Mercury Light Trucks under warranty that have not been resolved by a dealer or Ford Motor Company. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
...engine running.
261 Refer to remove grease and tar. With the vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and, while fully applying the brake pedal, move the transmission shift selector through all of...km) of the gear ranges allowing sufficient time for replacement intervals. NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are above 50˚F (10˚C). Cleaning the Wheels
Wash...
Similar Questions
Why Is My Oil Pressure High On My 96 Cougar Xr7 4.6l
(Posted by broKrimis 9 years ago)
1996 Mercury Cougar Xr7 How To Get The Radiator Fan To Spin
(Posted by crpawl 10 years ago)
How To Change The Pcv Valve On A 1996 Mercury Cougar Xr7
(Posted by buhsa 10 years ago)
Where Can I Find Replacement Shocks/struts For A 1991 Cougar Xr7
I need to replace the left front shock/strut in my 1991 Mercury Cougar XR7, V8 and maintain my elect...
I need to replace the left front shock/strut in my 1991 Mercury Cougar XR7, V8 and maintain my elect...
(Posted by robertlwright 11 years ago)