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HELP! I bought my car one year ago, Im the 2nd owner, it had 52k. Love the car with the exception that when I drive it and stop at a light my clutch pedal sticks to the floor and never comes back up. Resulting in the car thinking it is not in gear and then sputters and cuts off. The last time I drove it, it cut off on me 4 times trying to leave the 7-11 parking lot. I did take it to a mechanic and they replaced the Master Clutch Hydraulics Cylinder but it still cut off after replacing. Does anybody have any ideas what it might be? Single woman not wanting to trust any other mechanics!
To the last posting on the 18th of September 15:35.
A few questions for you to better know the issue and try to help.
You say the engine cuts out, is it cutting out because you have your foot on the clutch and the brake and the clutch is engaging by itself, or is the engine itself just quitting?
Also, what year and make (Cougar 2000, 2.5 with overdrive etc)
I have had my 2000 Cougar for about 2 years now. Had 97k miles when I bought it (123k now). It seems to have pretty much the same problems everyone else is explaining.
- Alternator replaced twice
- Battery replaced
- Fuel pump was replaced (for free by dealer)
- Sunroof latch broke (only way to fix is by Ford for $1,200)
- Flickering lights (had to fix faulty wiring)
- Windshield heater vent pops up
But, these rather simple problems are not my concern since I have fixed the battery and alternator problems.
What I am now dealing with is very odd. I believe it to be the body computer but I would like to know what other people think.
Every time I turn my car off the digital odometer and clock goes out (unlike it should), my interior lights only work half of the time, my anti-theft red light indicator no longer blinks, and whenever I start the car back up all of my gauges peg out (hit their limits) and then go back to normal positions. My water level and airbag lights also come on every few times I start the car. My alternator checks out just fine so I know it is not that. Sound like the main body computer to anyone else?
Ford wants a fortune just to TRY and find the problem, so who knows what they would charge to fix it.. IF they can even find it. Please e-mail me any comments, I don't visit this site often. Thanks to all in advance! My e-mail is markmartin18@hotmail.com
I own a 2000 Cougar and I'm having crazy problems. It's a manual 5 speed, and when I'm in neutral the RPMs will go up to 3 or 4 thousand on its own, and if left in gear it will basically drive itself that way. But it doesn't do it all the time.
Also my buttons for the trunk and locks suddenly stopped working. The same night a red light came on, on the black buttons where the defroster is. I've had this car for 2 years and have never seen it on.
Also my battery light has been going on and off for about a year, along with the engine light and the service wrench light never goes off, and the mechanics are no help :(
If anyone has any ideas about what's going on, I'd be so grateful... email me meg.e.mc@gmail.com
I own a 2000 automatic with 120,000 miles. I've owned her since 2005 60,000 miles. She's my baby. List of repairs:
1st alternator 62,000, $590
Full brakes (and that stuff) 75,000, $450
Transmission 110,000, $24,000
2nd alternator 115,000, $450
Upper and lower valve replacement 120,000, $1000.
She is currently in the shop for the last 4+ years.
This car has been good to me. The trunk lock pops, but the trunk doesn't. I have been blessed not to replace the fuel pump ever, but I think that it will follow after the valve replacement, since the dealer is saying that this work will just get the car in working order, not perfect order :P.
Hi I've got a 1999 Mercury Cougar and I have problem starting it.. when I turn the key over, neither it will crank, nor it will click. Basically when I turn the key over, all the car's electric system works, like lights, radio, dashboard gauges. But it will not crank, nothing happens when I turn the key to start position..
I asked the guy (who is an automobile technician) and he ran the bypass to crank and start the car. It cranked but didn't start. He told me that there's a fuel problem that prevents it from starting, so I had to replace the fuel pump. After replacing the fuel pump I have the same problem.. It will not crank after turning the ignition key over, neither it will click or anything like that..
I bypassed the ignition to see if it starts, but no, it cranks but doesn't start, so I'm really stuck in there. Don't know what else should I check for..
Any help? Please E-mail me at tarans@live.com I'll really appreciate it please!!! Thanks.
I have a beautiful 2000 Cougar. When I purchased it, it had 84,000 miles. My engine light came on and stays on. What is your suggestion for checking on this situation?
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Mine is a 2000 cougar and had a lot of the same problems as everyone else, but does anybody know why the coolant light stays on even though the coolant is full??
Problem 2000 Mercury Cougar, I need help... Car almost starts when turning over, but won't. It seems to drag like the battery is dead, but it's not. help palange51@comcast.net.
Hey.
About the last comment about the car trying to start, but it won't.
I had the same problem.. so listen to what you need to do: every time you start, hold the clutch up to max. Then if you fail starting, it's because the engine is flooded.. :)
So what to do next? Either wait for 10 minutes to try again.. or something that always works.. hold the clutch up to max. and then press slowly (not fast!!!) and hold the acceleration pedal. Up to max. Then try to start this thing ;)
This is also in the owners manual, so if you have it you can read it :)..
I have had a Cougar for half year now, and the only problem was a power steering fluid leak.. randomly one day it got empty.. and the mechanic told me that a pipe needs to be changed.. either cracked or something similar...
80 pounds :P anyway.. luckily it was not the pump or the rack :)
I have spent almost $1000 on alternators and labor
for my 2000 Mercury Cougar, replaced 3.
Contacted a Ford Mercury mechanic with 17 years experience. He said you cannot you put an aftermarket alternator in this car; alternators like from auto zone/pep boys /so on. It must be from a dealer. This is what I did and I have not had any problem yet.
I have more information and pin point pdf files if you need me to email them to you.
You can contact me at res0mvcw@msn.com
Good Day.
I have a 2000 Mercury Cougar - original owner with 125K miles on it. My current problems is a blown trunk release (I can fix this), the engine goes up in RPM (4 to 5K) when the clutch is in (anyone know why it does it?), and a blown air conditioning clutch.
I have replaced the fuel pump under recall, 5 batteries (this is Arizona, that's good), radio, timing belt, and power steering pump due to a leak (finding the right part is not so easy).
Overall this has been a good car, but it is starting to wear out.
If you can help me with the RPM issue please email me at daemanj@gmail.com.
My car is giving me problems. I bought the car in 2005 at 47000 miles. 3 months after purchase I had to put alternator in as it went out on the Twin Span in No, La leaving me stranded.
Today I'm at 67000 miles, when I try to start the car I'm having a problem. It seems like it may be a battery problem, but when I charge the car it starts, but as soon as I put it in reverse it dies. All the gauges bottom out and nothing? Does anyone know what it may be... Considering my extended warranty expired 3 months ago... =(
Alright I am going to get the TSB for the Electrical problem fixed tomorrow. This is the only site that had this information. If the issue gets fixed I will definitely post again. Wish me luck!
I just had problems with the shifting on my automatic transmission on a 2001 Cougar where it hesitates on shifting. I was told that you should clean the shift sensor with electrical contact cleaner before you go out and purchase a new one. That's what I suggest first. It may save you some money $$$.