1997 Mercury Cougar Support Question
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Question posted by fatsair1 on July 7th, 2014
A/c Compressor Not Coming On.
Vehicle has a full refrigerant charge, low pressure at 38 head pressure at 190-200 at 90 degrees ambiant temp. The compressor is not cycling. It comes on sometimes which appears as if the compressor wiring plug might be defective or has a short.
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
...your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to help you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and ...with the Ford name on it and the only service contract backed by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended Warranties on the first page of all services performed. Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet
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Owner's Manual - Page 13
... mechanical cluster. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. ...low, the brake system should be working properly. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. The brake system warning light
This light comes...low in the master cylinder reservoir.
All of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... technician. At this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you start your vehicle.
The anti-lock brake system light
11 The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities....lock light is also lit. Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped)
This warning light will come on. If it remains on for approximately 1/2 second. Normal braking is not affected unless the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
This indicates that you that the coolant is low inside the recovery bottle. The air bag readiness light
Low Coolant Light
This light tells you should turn off . This light comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light stays on , or you turn off when...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... as soon as safely possible. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Door Ajar Light (If equipped)
This light tells you when any door is in the ON position.
The light should...off the engine immediately. However, if your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should come on while the engine is low, it could result.
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Owner's Manual - Page 22
... level ground. The low fuel light
19 Do not overfill. Low Fuel Light
This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/8 to 1/16 of this light to ON for service as soon as necessary before you or others could be on , regardless of the oil level. Contact your vehicle should be injured...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... gauge indication after adding fuel, turn on level ground.
20
Washer Fluid Low Light
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a quarter full when you turn the ignition switch OFF while refueling the vehicle. The washer fluid low light
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
.... This forces most fuel efficient way to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather, turn the SELECT control to MAX A/C, turn the TEMP control all the way to the end of your vehicle and can also be left ) and turn the FAN control to "breathe" through...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
... be inspected by a qualified technician after any area of a vehicle. RWARNING Ford recommends that is noted.
109 See the following... Light and Chime in this chapter for directions on and a chime may come on how to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of your...not equipped with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To help you remember to ride in any...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
...steer your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked. Anti-Lock braking is cycled excessively,... during low speed acceleration on brake usage during the cooling down period. During this system improves your vehicle's stability... until it takes more effort.
156 Steering Your Vehicle
Your vehicle comes with power steering. A cooling down period is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
... hills, depress the TCS.
P (Park)
Always come to Overdrive at cruising speeds. You can upshift from 1 (Low) to 2 (Second) or from rotating.
161 This locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from 1 (Low) to a complete stop before you travel at any speed. When to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on hilly roads or...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... a booster battery. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on after you can explode if exposed to jump-start your face and eyes. Make sure...to remove the lug nut. Turn the wrench in injury or vehicle damage. RWARNING To protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your vehicle with the wrench. Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut Insert the...
Owner's Manual - Page 220
...at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in the instrument cluster is near the center of the power steering fluid at... marked on the side of vehicle use. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). Do not overfill.
2.
3. 4.
5.
220 u Reinstall the pressure cap securely. Checking and Adding...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
...battery needs water quite often, have the charging system checked for adding water, if necessary. If the level gets low, you should be replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance Battery. When the original equipment battery...vehicle may be checked at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up to the level indicator. However, if possible you can add tap water to 90...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
...vehicle has been parked for them , you may damage them . RWARNING
u Adjust tire pressure...Pressure
u Use an accurate tire pressure... gauge. Do not move the wipers manually. Manually moving the wipers across the windshield may need to recommended
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle... tire pressure when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 233
... your vehicle's tires, be under pressure. u...chains rub or bang against your vehicle. If you live. or bang against your vehicle, remove the chains to prevent...use chains on your vehicle if possible.
RWARNING The fuel system may damage your vehicle, stop the vehicle and tighten the chains... the chains are the right size for
your vehicle. After opening the fuel filler door, remove ...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
..., surges, stalls, or backfires.
241 These sometimes indicate that cause more than five seconds after you service your vehicle or engine. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can increase the temperature of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light.
Owner's Manual - Page 249
... by warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in hot weather. Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
Wash the outside of purchase, whichever comes first. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to a defect in paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered by environmental fallout within 12...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
258 NOTE: If battery cables are disconnected, it may be necessary to prevent rust.
days to ensure battery charge is maintained...cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are fully
released. Cooling system
u Protect against freezing temperatures. Tires
u Maintain recommended air pressure. Battery
u Check and recharge as necessary.
u...
Owner's Manual - Page 299
... (see Turn Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag...anti-lock brakes (ABS)...anti-theft ...brake ...charging system ...door ajar...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low coolant ...low fuel ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure ...overdrive off ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...theft system ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits ...GAWR...GVWR...trailer...
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