2000 Mercury Cougar Support Question
2000 Mercury Cougar Support Question
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Question posted by stalnakerfamily on February 9th, 2013
My 2000 Mercury Cougar
Cranked over, fired, misfired, stalled out and then would no start again. Any suggestions?
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 1
...of Canada, Limited P.O. Telephone: (313) 594-4857 Fax: (313) 390-0804
1 Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Outside the US or Canada, contact: ... at the dealership. 3. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your vehicle, we suggest you have questions or concerns about your selling/servicing dealership. 2. General Owner's Information
General Owner...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
... in performance and durability. Please consult your Warranty Guide for your vehicle and its emission control systems, it . Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center has factory trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. To assure the proper performance...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
... except in Canada, on California certified vehicles registered in California, and on California certified vehicles registered in states that have adopted California standards. For the 2000 model year Ranger light truck equipped with 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, the dealer will replace the PCV valve free of vehicle operators will be at the...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
... you have some items maintained more frequently, see page 35. General Maintenance Information
General Maintenance Information Special Operating Conditions If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in dusty conditions • Off-road operation Exceptions In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule for further clarification, please see your...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. We, however, urge that all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines (Escort, Tracer, Contour, Mystique, Cougar, and ZX2) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped)
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If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
.... If you will need to perform the additional maintenance. Special Operating Conditions
Special Operating Conditions
Items Needing Special Attention
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of the more demanding "Special Operating Conditions" listed below, you only occasionally operate your dealership service...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
...: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle • theft, vandalism, or riot • fire or explosion • freezing • misusing the vehicle, such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing, ...For more information, see pages 11-24. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
... Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to every California 2000-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR* of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...Sensors • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for five years or 100,000 miles. (2)...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
...Taurus, Sable, (15)F-Series/CNG only, (16)F-Series only, (17)Econoline/CNG only, (18)Focus, Escort, Contour/Bi-Fuel only, (19)Cougar, Contour only, (20)All Except Ranger, (21)Escort only, (22)Taurus, Sable only, (23)Mustang only, (24)Ranger 4x4 only, (... (27)Econoline/Bi-Fuel only, (28)All except Contour/Mystique CNG=Compressed Natural Gas
19 COVERAGE FOR 2000-MODEL VEHICLES (GVWR OF 14,000 LBS.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
... be drivable and will not require towing. Instrumentation
The check engine" indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may misfire or run out of a cold engine startup followed by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
10 Instrumentation
If the check engine" light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 138
... the vehicle checked by your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a...or other damage. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire.
138 Starting
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 142
... otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 3. Make sure the following lights illuminate: charging system (if equipped), low coolant, engine oil pressure, check engine, air bag readiness, traction control, brake system, ABS, and safety belt. If a light fails to start).
If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143
... temperature is below -12ºC (10ºF), depress the accelerator pedal and start , continue to start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until the engine starts. Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down . If the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 155
... on a hill. Do not drive with your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. These actions may reduce the clutch life.
155 Put the gearshift lever...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 169
... the driver's side footwell.
169 FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks, but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
The shutĆoff ..... Roadside emergencies
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Use only in an emergency to activate. The hazard lights can start after a collision, the fuel pump shutĆoff . The switch is off switch may have...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
...fuel, push the red reset button down. If the button is already set, you can try to start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Turn the ignition key to the on position for leaking fuel... emergencies
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle again. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
.... The power distribution box is located on the power distribution box. Always replace a fuse with higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. If the fuse continues to blow, have blown. The circuits protected are identified by your vehicle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 234
..., illumination of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
234 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Exhaust leaks may result in performance and durability. Watch for service of components affecting emissions control, such nonĆFord parts should be equivalent to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 260
...United States for yourself, Ford will cover • changing a flat tire • jumpĆstarts • lockĆout assistance • fuel delivery • towing to your selling dealership if... a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is mailed to arrange assistance for Ford or Mercury vehicles, call 1Ć800Ć241Ć3673 or if you have a vehicle concern...
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