2nd Sep 2014, 18:45
I actually just had the same issue with my 99. And I found that the battery terminals were loose and just had to be replaced. For me the fix was around thirty dollars and took about 20 minutes to fix at home. It was just that simple that it got overlooked by three mechanics.
13th Apr 2011, 23:23
I have the same problem with my 2000 Mercury Cougar. It will not crank, but all of the lights and radio still play. I was told that it is my key. Due to it having a chip in it, I have to take it to the dealer for them to program another key.
Good luck to you all.