1999 Mercury Cougar: check engine light

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 680,000 miles · IA

Yes, I purchased my vehicle in july of 2017. When I test drove the vehicle, everything seemed perfectly fine. Yet, the day I received it, I went to the gas station to fill up. Upon returning home, 1 mile., the engine light came on. I was told by the seller all was perfectly fine. Drive the car, it will be fine. I was concerned and I took the vehicle to my mechanic. After running some diagnostic tests, I was told I needed a catalyic converter, repairs over $1500.00. I was reading the recalls for this vehicle and came across campaign id# the federal safety agency 04v421000. The recall was for contamination of the filter I the fuel delivery mode(fdm) can reduce and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine. In which, can cause many problems. I have those problems with the vehicle. Upon starting, it revives up, then eventually slows down and almost kills. It sounds as if no gas is getting to the engine. Loss of power, stalling. My question is how I could find out if this recall was done to the vehicle. Where do I start. I realize its been more than 10years from the purchase of it new, and I didn't purchase new, but if the recall wasn't done...may I be entitled? The vehicle only has 68,000 miles on the engine. Is this the problem and has it now effected the catalyic converter? Thanks greatly for your precious time. A reply would greatly be appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 18, 2012 · Fuel system · 88,700 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle became hesitant to acceleration attempts before stalling. The check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it returned to normal function. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the fuel pump. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump was not receiving the correct fuel level. The failure mileage was 88,700 and the current mileage was 88,800.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. In addition, the engine exhibited a loss of power. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred approximately eleven months later. The vehicle was taken back to the repair shop and the contact was informed that the same repairs would be needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v42100(fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 03/14/12

Filed Mar 31, 2008 · Acceleration, Body · MN

I am the original owner of a 1999 mercury cougar automatic v6. I have never been in an accident with the vehicle, but continue to have mechanical problems. Like other 1999 ' 2000 mercury cougar owners I worry about the safety of driving a vehicle with more problems than can cost effectively be fixed. My list of broken items include the radio, power window regulator, o2 sensors, transmission at 59,000 miles, dashboard lights (low coolant and check engine), door/window leaky seal issues, engine misfire (decreased acceleration) and now my cruise control and turn signals do not work. Upon researching the recall for cruise control fires dealing with ford products I found that I am among other disgruntled cougar owners. Ford/mercury or ford technicians have not done a satisfactory job letting owners know of recalls that need attention. My latest concern is that my cougar might start on fire, per my complaint with ford; they see no threat with my cruise control issues and suggested I contact the federal safety agency with my complaint.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · OH

Recall of brake pressure control. Ford service center states repair was done on 12-19-2000, but there is no records to confirm. In addition, the fuel system recall, ford states that there isn't one on my vehicle, however, my vechicle displays the same symptoms described under recall 04v421000 and the continuous check engine light. I have had all sensors repaired that came up in engine diagnostic testing . According to last test done, reads fuel is running lean but can't repair because no code appears for that to show where problem lies. I have had fuel system flushed to help remedy problem. Still having issues.

Filed Aug 15, 2006 · Engine · 126,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on dry city streets, the check engine light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however no problem was found.

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · IL

I would like to complain about my cougar. I cannot pass the il. Emissions tests, due to the fact that the o2 sensors are defective. My engine light is constantly on. I have had my car serviced for the engine light, alone, 8 different times. Eight! This is incredible. Also, my car makes a loud screeching noise when I attempt to start it. -if it starts at all.- I have had my starter replaced twice. Twice!!! This car is a lemon. Nothing but a lemon. How could mercury sale such crap and get away with it. My drivers' license will be suspended because I cannot pass the emissions test. If I can even get my car to the testing facility. I have had the alternator changed, the fuel pump, the electrical wiring changed, sunroof, turning signal, even the radio was defective. I sincerely hope that there is a class-action lawsuit against mercury, because I will be the first one in line to sue. *nm

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Engine · TX

Since moving to texas in 2001 I have had repeated problems with the check engine light coming on. I have spent in excess of $5,000 trying to get this fixed. I just picked up my car again today after spending another $700+ to get the problem fixed. I only went approximately 3 miles when the light came on again. I am trying to find out what the problem is. I feel this is a recall item and would like something done concerning this problem. I have been told it was a weather issue, etc. It seems no one seems to know what the problem is. Help!!!!

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 55,223 miles · PA

As soon as I bought the car used with 49000 it wouldn't start. Replaced the starter, still wasn't right. Had to replace the flywheel because the old and new starter never matched properly with flywheel. Then, the engine light came on. The egr sensor was bad. Replaced the sensor. All of this within one month of owning the car. Then a few months later coolant light wasn't just coming on, but staying on, had to replace coolant tank due to shorting of the sensor in the tank. Now, six months after owning car, engine light is back on.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 111,004 miles · TX

3/21/05 vehicle taken to lincoln mercury driveability concern by>>( my wife)>>>check engine light on, they fond intake gaskets leaking vac & bank 2 also monitor are very active need tune up and plug wires and tires... My wife gave them all technical service bulletins diagnostic trouble codes po420 & po430 paper....also,told them 99-mercury cougar 2.5l engine stall and have inability to start car...they kept paper, and told her she need new battery cables!!!! Call manufacturer on tsb and recall, we was told there was no recall on our vehicle I.d. Number....etc........consumer reports used car buying guide fond recall ---99-00 mercury cougar with 2.5l v6 engine----natsa number #01i009000 please help.............

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · NJ

I have had multiple problems since I purchased the car in 10/99. I have had the sun roof replaced once and now needs it again for the same reason; the track broke ($1000 to fix, $2000 if I go to the dealer). The ignition switch has been changed twice because it sticks (it need to be changed again). In 2/00 it started: whenever the car got cold, the car would either not turn on or would just shut down while I was driving. The car was brought to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. He changed numerous parts but was unable to resolve the issue, until a 2004 recall for something to do with the fuel system. About three years ago the engine light came on at which time the dealer replaced the catalytic converter. A few weeks later the engine light came on again at which time the dealer told me it was the head gasket. That, I had replaced by an independent mechanic and then still had to bring it back to the dealer to have the catalytic converter done a second time, and to have the computer reset to have the engine light shut off. Anytime I have work done on the car, even just maintenance, the check coolant light or the engine light comes on and I have to bring it to the dealer to have it shut off. In 9/05 the coolant light illuminated and a day later the engine light came on, I brought the car to an independent mechanic who changed the overflow tank because he believed it to be a bad sensor. After fixing that, the engine light would not go off as well as one of my brake lights. He did multiple tests and determined that it is something electrical, unfortunately he could not pinpoint the exact cause of the electrical problem. For some reason those lights have gone off but I expect them come back on soon.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Engine · MI

While starting the vehicle ,the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the computer code needed to be reset and reset it twice. However, the problem still occurs at this time. Please provide further details.