2000 Mercury Cougar: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 19, 2013 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the windshield wipers, speedometer and the exterior lighting began operating sporadically after the vehicle had been serviced under the recall. The contact also noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle also stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Electrical · 135,288 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the wheel locked and the radio shut off, similar to the failure listed under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000 ( electrical system:battery:cables). The contact was unable to restart the vehicle without a jump. The manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 135,288.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · SC

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline), but advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 141,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · OR

Tl* 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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the alternator would need to be replaced. The alternator was replaced. The contact was able to drive the vehicle but found that the headlights were intermittently dimming. The contact was advised by the dealer and manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v031000 (electrical system: battery: cables). The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and that fuel was not traveling to the engine correctly even with a full tank of fuel. The dealer and manufacturer both advised that contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,788 miles · MD · fire

My car stalled while in the middle of a busy intersection while in motion. Later find out that I need a new fuel pump. Was not aware it was under recall. Paid to have it fixed in july of 2009. Repair shop failed to put my VIN, mileage, and correct year of vehicle on invoice resulting in not being able to get my money back from ford. Recall was good through january 31, 2010. My car once again stalled while at a stop light sparks and small flames when attempting to start after stalling. Electrical problem, and ford is doing nothing about it. I replaced the battery and still no crank or clicking. Also listed as a recall. Spend $651.02 to have fuel pump fixed and now can't get my money back because repair shop did not fill out invoice correctly. Now will have to possibly pay over a $1,000.00 to fix the electrical issue... When the fuel pump was fixed, the shop failed to secure the gas tank correctly causing fuel to pour out while driving at a rate of a gallon per minute. Ford is now doing everything they can to avoid paying me back for the recall services after I was informed by a ford customer service rep that I would be paid back. I have been back and forth for weeks now to the dealership and I have been told over and over again with a new excuse everytime as to why they can not repay me...

Filed Jan 11, 2010 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · FL

Flashing battery light. Lights would dim during accelerations or revving of engine. Alternator fails causing vehicle to stall in the middle of the road. Safety issue, I have taken the car to repair shop, mechanic states he has researched this and says this seems to be an on going problem with this model of car. Battery light still stays on and lights dim on acceleration after replaced alternator.

Filed Nov 6, 2009 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. While attempting to proceed from a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. Upon further inspection he noticed that the battery cables were melted. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. A mechanic concluded that the cable made contact with the power steering line which caused the insulation to wear, and thus an an electrical short. The dealer was contacted in reference to recall # 01v031000 (electrical system:battery:cables). Since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, and he was in the process of sending them correspondence. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the battery cables leading from the battery to the alternator caused shortages. All of the electrical components flickered inside and outside the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a certified mechanic, who confirmed that there was a short somewhere in the vehicle. In addition, he noticed a failure within the fuel injection system. The RPM's would rev to a high degree and then decrease very quickly, which occasionally caused the vehicle to stall. The RPM's fluctuated when shutting off the vehicle or revving. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01v031000 (electrical system:battery:cables) and 04v421000 (fuel system, gasoline). The current mileage was approximately 106,000 and failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began hesitating, stalling, and the engine shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it continued to hesitate until fuel was added. Three weeks prior to the failures, the vehicle stalled after shifting the gear into neutral. She engaged the accelerator pedal to prevent the vehicle from stalling. Three days ago, the vehicle would not start. A dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 76,300.

Filed Aug 2, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed on her vehicle. Ford informed her that a recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The contact went to the corporate ford office and was informed that the repair had not been performed. She also stated that the engine occasionally stalled and one of the struts failed during a test drive at 60 MPH. The vehicle was eventually towed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 110,125 and failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · VA

Went out to go to work one morning and car would not start, all systems completely dead, jumped car off next day and barely made it to garage, replaced battery 11/04, problems ever since with battery light constantly flashing as well as all interior and exterior lights flashing bright to dim day or night, was told 11/04 needed a new alternator, still have not gotten a new alternator and do not plan to at this point, received the recall on battery cable and rerouting and had that done, if this is a consistent problem with v-6 2000 mercury cougars the company should take care of this problem immediately, if driving at night and car completely stalls, all lights and controls are inoperable which will cause accident to self and/or others, this is a scary thought for a single female driving at night and in areas where cell phone doesn't always have a signal, ford should fix this battery/alternator problem asap before someone gets hurt and sues.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Electrical · TX

With no warning, my car's electrical system will start failing. Lights will dim, RPM and speed gauges reset and the car stalls with in a matter of minutes. The vehicle will not start again and has to be towed to the dealership. Vehicle has left me stranded 5+ times because of this. The failure is in the alternator to the car and possibly the battery as well which both have only ever been the manufacturers parts. I have had to have my battery replaced 4 times and my alternator 5+ times it is obvious that there is a substantial problem with this car's electrical system. The car is not dependable at all and causes more stress, money,& time than it is worth. These issues should be addressed by the ford motor company.