Engine Stall problems of the 1999 Mercury Cougar

Two problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine stalls causing all the lights on the dash to illuminate. Additionally the speedometer, gas gauge and odometer become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealership but because it was purchased as is they will not inspect it.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1998

Engine management computer malfunction, causing engine to stall while idling, and to cut out/stumble during acceleration. Car has been to dealership four times for service, has not been remedied. Ford service technician has verified the faults and can come up with no better than a lame "it checks out ok on the computer. ".




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