1999 Mercury Cougar technical service bulletins
229 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Mercury Cougar.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code(s) P0420 and/or P0430
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0420 and/or P0430/ 2.5L engine only
- Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the...
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes P0171/P0174 or P1072/P0175 stored in memory or...
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1380, P1381,...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no...
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit complaints of false alarm activation ofthe perimeter anti-theft alarm or being...
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings
- Subject on brake fluid leak
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the defroster grille edges lift out of the dash pad
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit the defroster vent edges lifting out of the dash pad
- Some vehicles built prior to 22-SEP-2000, may exhibit the brake lamps staying on
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding cougar headlamp parting line, which results from the manufacturing process and CAN...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of backlite/hatchback moldings becoming loose
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from...
- In the vehicles covered by the additional coverage program, the fuel pipe flapper valve may stick which...
- Some vehicles built through 02-01-2001 may exhibit the fuel level indicator intermittently dropping to...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a fuel level indication intermittently dropping to empty with fuel in...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles not equipped with side airbags may exhibit a condition where the airbag warning lamp is...
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission...
- Exhibiting one or multiple studs break on exhaust flanges
- Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a moaning / groaning noise on initial brake...
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such...
- Some vehicles equipped with a V6 engine may exhibit a flickering condition of the headlamp, instrument...
- Information on improved fuel tank filler pipe grommet
- Some vehicles may exhibit one or multiple threaded studs break on the exhaust flanges
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds
- Some vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) may exhibit an ABS light on condition diagnosed as...
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed...
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation
- Vehicles equipped with 4-WHEEL disc brakes may exhibit a rear disc brake moan / groan noise
- Some vechiles equipped with 4500N cassette radios may exhibit a condition where the radio comes back on...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes
- Some vehicles may exhibit the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 or 7 blowing
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the...
- Information regarding brake pad wear sensor
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard /...
- Information on the brake pad wear sensor
- Vehicles with 2.5L engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough...
- Vehicle may experience fluttering noise heard from heater plenum area vehicles built from 11/2/1998...
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard /...
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually...
- Some vehicles equiped with 4-WHEEL disc brakes may exhibit a groan / grind noise from the rear brakes on...
- Experiencing the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 blowing intermittently
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient...
- Vehicle may experience the low coolant lamp to illuminate with coolant at normal operating level, vehicles...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the MRX-75 transaxle to...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no...
- Vehicles built before jun 21, 2000, an improved fuel filler tank grommet is now available for service
- Exhibiting a windnoise and / or water leak around the b-pillar mouldings
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor aggressive driving on vehicles with 2.5L engine and CD4E...
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a windnoise or whistle from the windshield a-pillar moldings
- Some customers may report a concern of radio operating with ignition switch off, with or without a key in...
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Some vehicles with the optional overhead warning indicator console may exhibit the door ajar warning and...
- Subject regarding the check engine light may illuminate with one or more ignition coil diagnostic trouble...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information on activating octane adjust function with ngs/sbds
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below...
- Some customer may report a concern with the radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or...
- Vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative
- A concern with paint bubbling / peeling on the front and / or rear bumper
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Some vehicles with CD4E automatic transacle may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from...
- Some customers may report a concern of radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative
- Some vehicles may exhibit paint bubbling / peeling on the front and / or rear bumper
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Some vehicles with CD4E automatic transaxle, may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from...
- Experiencing a grinding / groaning / squeaking / squealing noise when opening or closing the sunroof
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower resistor and...
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement
- Concerns with activating the octane adjust function with ngs or sbds
- Information on vehicles exhibiting an intermittent malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp and diagnostic trouble...
- Customers may complain of a sulfur smell from the exhaust on vehicles equipped with a 2.5L
- Concerns with loss of the power function of one or both exterior mirrors
- Concerns with air coming from the instrument panel vents when floor, defrost, or floor / defrost is...
- Exhibiting an intermittent concern of the power door locks self-actuating (locking) without pressing the...
- Some 5-SPEED manual transmissions equipped vehicles built prior to march 15, 1999 may exhibit a 'grinding'...
- Engineering is currently investigating concerns with 2.5L vehicles exhibiting a sulfur smell from the exhaust
- Information when diagnosing the ambient temperature display and / or the optional frost / ice warning...
- Concerns with 2.5L engine equipped vehicles and CD4E transaxle exhibiting a starter grinding noise and /...
- Exepriencing an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes P0351, P0352, and...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L may exhibit a sulfur smell from the exhaust
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Some 2.5L vehicles equipped with MTX-75 transaxle may not move
- Information on diagnosing the ambient temperature display and / or the optional frost / ice warning system...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octane adjust feature when using the module...
- Service tip information regarding engine oil leak diagnosis
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octaine adjust feature when using the module...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp illuminating with no obvious...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no forward engagement
- A rough idle, stalling at an idle, reduced power and / or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding excess condensation in the headlamps on some vehicles
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes P1381 and / or...
- Information regarding minor condensation visible in the headlamps
- Some vehicles equipped with factory cd changers may exhibit customer concerns of cd inoperative, no cd...
- Experiencing headlamp condensation
- Information on checking wire harness at the right front passenger anchor rail to floor pan
- Information on diagnosing the ambient temperature display
- Concerns with the liftgate latch not releasing using interior release or rke transmitter; popping up when...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather
- Some vehicles may exhibit the liftgate assist strap pulling loose
- Information regarding inoperative mirrors
- Concerns with air distribution coming from the instrument panel
- Exhibiting an intermittent concern of the power door lock self-actuating without pressing the lock button
- Exhibiting a concern of a grinding noise from the front end on turns
- Some customers may complain that the perimeter alarm system activates when the ignition key is turned to start
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving
- Some 5-SPEED manual transmission equipped vehicles built prior to march 15, 1999 may exhibit a grinding...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan
- Exhibiting activation of the perimeter alarm system when the ignition key is turned to start or run, but...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Conditions with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 stored in continuous memory without any driveability...
- Service tips regarding the outside rearview mirror "breakaway" design
- Some vehicles with the bulb failure warning (lamp-out warning) in the optional overhed warning console may...
- Information on diagnostic tips for cd changer
- Some vehicles equipped with a CD4E transaxle may exhibit a transmission no forward engagement
- Concerns with contamination in the coolant expansion tank
- Vehicles may exhibit a grinding / groaning noise from the front brakes during stop-and-go driving
- Information regarding two CD4E transaxles added to ford quality renewal (FQR) program
- Concerns with temperature variation between the instrument panel air registers due to insufficient...
- Subject regarding ignition lock service replacement
- Some vehicles equipped with factory cd changers may exhibit customer concerns of cd inoperative, no cd...
- CD4E transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern
- Addressing concerns of contamination in the coolant expansion tank (located on the passenger side inner...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grind / groan noise from the front brakes, usually during stop-and-go (CITY)...
- Some vehicles may have no forward engagement movement occurring although reverse engagement may be...
- On some vehicles, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0325 (knock sensor circuit malfunction) may appear...
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much...
- Powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming information when replacing transaxle
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Information on vehicles with the active anti-theft system
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting power steering fluid leak at the high pressure line to steering gear...
- Some vehicles may exhibit door lock(s) that intermittently re-lock without command or rapidly cycle to...
- Some vehicles with 4 wheel disc brakes may exhibit a brake squeak / squeal noise from the front while...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the liftgate will not open when using the liftgate release...
- Some vehicles (w/ 4 wheel disc brakes) may exhibit a brake squeal / squeak noise from the front while...
- Concerns of the passive anti-theft system (PATS) may be inoperative
- Premature deterioration of the cooling system resulting in potential leaks and / or component failure may...
- Condition with high effort ignition key insertion/ removal and /or key chimes sound with door open and...
- Information regarding some vehicles that may exhibit carpet pull out from under the sill plates or kick...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a low coolant light concern, workshop manual diagnosis may not lead to a...
- Vehicle with auxiliary warning system will illuminate the service interval light after approximately 4800...
- Vehicle does not contain a calibrationh code decal
- Some vehicles transmissions may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminate with dtcs in...
- Some vehicles built before 5/25/98 may have loose or missing cougar head buttons in the door grab handle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit carpet pulling out from under the sill plates or kick panels on either the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a low coolant light
- Some vehicles with auxiliary warning system will illuminate the service interval light after approximately...
- For all 1999 cougar with active anti-theft system, disregard central security module (CSM) diagnotic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering fluid leak at the high pressure line to steering gear fitting
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Information regarding the calibration code decal
- Some vehicles built before 5/25/98 may have loose or missing head buttons in the door grab handle due to...
- Vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with one or more...
- The interior dome lamp and / or door ajar lamp ( door ajar lamp only on vehicles with auxiliary warning...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Courtesy lights stay on and/or door ajar lamp stays on.
- Some 1998-1999 contour/mystique/cougar equipped with 2.5L duratec built between 04/01/1998-08/14/1998...
- Frequent shutoff of the fuel handle when filling the fuel tank
- Some vehicles may experience a concern of an intermittent no crank, no start
- Subject regrading the pc ed manual which is not clear on the monitoring process of the central security...
- Engineering is investigating certain vehicles that exhibit brake noise while slowing to a stop
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of loose visor clip
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park
- Some vehicles may experience a concern of an intermittent no crank, no start by inadequate mating of...
- Subject regarding the pc ed manual which is not clear on the monitoring process of the central security...
- Engineering is investigating vehicles that exhibit brake noise while slowing to a stop
- Some vehicles may experience a concern of an intermittent no crank, no start condition
- Information on performing diagnosis or programming keys on some 1998 vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery
- Information used when performing diagnosis or programming keys on certain vehicles equipped with the fifth...
- Work shop manuals are currently being printed and will arrive at the dealer shortly
- On some vehicles, the front license plate bracket cannot be mounted to the front bumper by using the...
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