Electrical System Related Problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery cable (15 problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and there was burning odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the battery failed and multiple warning indicators, including the check engine indicator, illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics to have the battery replaced.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 01v031000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the windshield wipers, speedometer and the exterior lighting began operating sporadically after   Read details...


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