Alternator blew at 67500 since there is a loose wire that runs from the battery to the alternator. This is recall work for the Cougar, but the problem resurfaced after the original recall work's guarantee expired.
This car has a lot of potential performance wise.
I am able to bring my model right up to 7000 RPM no problem.
There was no 98 Cougar. Its gotta be a 99 from what it sounds like.