Mercury Cougar owners have reported 212 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (60 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1999 Cougar battery connection problems or something faulty. Sometimes while I'm driving my car just goes dead. It's done that a lot lately. I now have a new battery but the same thing happens and I'm scared when it happens on the freeway . Read details...
Battery light is on and has for awhile. Lights keep blowing fuses. And today I had to rip out a headlight or the car would have set on fire Read details...
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...
I have owned my 99 Cougar for 7 years now I bought it used and everything worked fine the first year but late within the last 3 years I have changed the alternator 3 times starter 4 times and the battery 3 times just recently my car refused to start so I figured it was the starter cause every fall Read details...
Ignition failed to turn with key. Put lubricant (wd-40) in hole and tapped with hammer until key turned. Read details...