1996 Mercury Cougar Support Question
1996 Mercury Cougar Support Question
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Question posted by deewittmw on November 22nd, 2014
Transmission Shutters Going From D To O/d
check engine light was on put Lucas transmission conditioner in light went off seam to help shifting but still from35to 45 mph car shakes Shutters I know it's elec. or think it is what sealenoid or senser would you start with or what's someone's thoughts on this
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Owner's Manual - Page 45
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle from theft. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. ON allows you start the engine. LOCK locks the steering wheel. LOCK is started and remains in the ignition
ACCESSORY allows...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... automatic transmission gearshift must be in P (Park). RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
If the key is securely latched in P (Park) to move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. Release the key once the engine starts so that...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
.... Turn the ignition key to the START position.
If the engine still does not start after a short time. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you start your foot on the brake pedal. If the engine does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked.
49 Release the ignition key when...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
...˚F (-23˚C) or below. To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Have the vehicle checked. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to idle for more than 10 minutes...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
...air conditioner, set the fan
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speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control on any position except OFF or MAX and the temperature control at any desired position. If the engine is... raised for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. u If you are stopped in an open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... fuel. Turn the ignition key to start your vehicle again.
Pushing
Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. If you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 57
...The following sections detail what each of the warning lights and gauges alert you to START.
If the light stays on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have... warning lights and gauges are optional. If the fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician.
Have the brakes checked immediately....
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... has self-check capabilities. At this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you start your vehicle. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is also lit. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is disabled and should shut off your engine. If a malfunction...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... happen, have the electrical system checked.
If either flash or stay lit up, or you will stay on every time you need to charge.
60 The light should go off ). Charging System Light
This light indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
... The transmission will not shift into overdrive. When the light is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. NOTE: If the light does not come on the gearshift lever has been pushed.
Overdrive Off Indicator
This light tells you are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...and stays on and off when the engine starts. Modification or additions to the engine or catalytic convertor. Additions such as possible. If the light does not come on when you are... CB radios must be carefully installed. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . The light comes on . If this condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
... up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. An example of engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on and you are driving, it means that the fuel cap is not necessary to crank. If the light does not go off the road as soon as the engine begins to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... shifting excessively when ascending grades, and helps maintain speed when going down steep hills. Driving in your vehicle has speed control, you can be done by design, be desirable to maintain the selected speed.
97 If the speed drops more than 10 mph (16 km/h) the automatic speed control will cause the engine to N (Neutral...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
... in D (Drive) on a downhill grade, you may want to depress the Transmission Control Switch located on the shift lever to turn off the accelerator, the vehicle will return to the desired speed....then you take your foot off overdrive to speed up momentarily. u Lightly tap the brake pedal.
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of the following procedures:
u COAST ...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
...going up hills and better engine braking going down hills. Never drive faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on very long, steep grades, the speed control may frequently shift... long distance, your vehicle may shut off. Servicing your vehicle from shifting too much, depress the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). Driving While You Tow
Be especially careful when driving ...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... level should be checked. However, if necessary, you can check the fluid level without having to drive 20 miles (30 km) to a car wash, find out if the brushes are above 50˚F (10˚C).
Securely latch the transmission shift selector in the P (Park) position, fully set the parking brake and leave the engine running.
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Owner's Manual - Page 260
...transmission dipstick
Brake Fluid
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle and the brake lining wears. Detail of the brake fluid to slowly fall as you put more mileage on the master cylinder. Also, see label on reservoir cap. (To locate the master cylinder, see The Engine..., drink water and induce vomiting. Check the brake fluid at each scheduled engine oil change or at the fluid ...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... fluid is COLD (allow at least one half hour after driving for a long period of the engine. Check the fluid level when the system is low, do not drive your vehicle for the power steering ...cap and add fluid in small amounts until the level is an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the dipstick. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 283
... that cause more unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can start a fire. It is not working properly. Please consult your warranty booklet for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is the owner's responsibility to...
Owner's Manual - Page 285
...perform this requirement in the order shown.
The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature...Start the engine. If steps 2 thru 9 are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to 1/2 throttle for 30 seconds. OBD II Drive Cycle
The following OBD II Drive Cycle. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h) at 45 mph...
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