Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Cougar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Cougar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cougar.
Problems with the transmission, when shifting into gear vehicle will shake violently. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ts.
Rising rpms when clutch engaged - rose to approx 7krpm and engine died 3x's within 1 mile. Note, did not rise while in gear pressing gas only rose more.