Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Tank Mounting problems | |
| Gas Tank Strap problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems |
My 2000 Mercury Cougar suddenly started sputtering, bucking, and in less than two minutes stopped in traffic. It would crank but not start. I had to have it pushed off the road out of traffic. It was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic told me it was a faulty fuel pump system. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that when accelerating at any speed, the vehicle would hesitate and stall without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and made the contact aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline), Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced and the contact received a jump start before he was able to start the vehicle. The vehicle remained on for a few minutes before stalling. Read details...