2000 Mercury Cougar: won't start

Filed May 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · CA

Having so many problems with the fuel systems. I have put fuelput a new fuel pump in gas tank 2 yes. Ago. Put fuel pressure sensor this year. Put new fuel regulator this year now when driving it will just stop. And wouldn't startup

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 Oct 29, 2007 · Electrical · 118,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The vehicle would not start and it was jumped by aaa. The vehicle was driven to the repair shop and they stated that the cable that connected the battery to the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v031000 (electrical system:battery:cables), even though the vehicle was manufactured within the manufacture dates. The vehicle was manufactured in april of 2000. The current and failure mileages were 118,000.

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2004 · Electrical · 80,100 miles · FL

With little or no warning, my car's electrical system will start failing. Lights will dim, RPM and speed gages reset and the car stalls. The vehicle will not start again and has to be towed to the shop. Vehicle has left me stranded 3 times because of this. The failure is in the alternator to the car and possibly the battery as well which has only ever been the original ford batteries. I have had to have my battery replaced 3 times and my alternator 3 times. This has all occurred within the last 2 1/2 years. After reading information from other mercury cougar owners on the website www.fastcougar.org, it is obvious that there is a substantial problem with this car's alternator and should be addressed by the ford motor company.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

#1 I received a recall letter from ford in late april 2004 regard the fuel pump. I have had several problems with my 2000 cougar loosing power on incline for the past year or so. After I paid to have a new fuel pump I recieved the letter. They informed me that the new fuel pump would be out late may 2004, but I haven't heard from them as of date. *ak #2 everytime I drive my car for about 15 minutes or more, once I turn off the car, if I try to start it within 5 to 10 minutes it will not start. I have to wait at least 15 minutes. Ford dealership repair cannot find a problem.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Electrical, Visibility · 35,900 miles · OH

Power windows didn't work as fast, and eventually the car wouldn't start. The same thing happened not two months later. It took eight days to fix the alternator, which had been repaired by that same dealer before and only took 2 days. The day I got it out of the shop the sunroof broke. And then on march 29, on my way to work in the morning, as I was exiting the ramp onto the highway the rpms shot way up and the car "lurched " a few times before finally dying. I pulled over to the side of the road and called a wrecker. Once at the repair shop it was diagnosed as being low in gas, causing the fuel pump to overheat. They also found that the bolt holding the motor to the motorcarriage was missing, but I haven't heard back from them on why. The car presently only has 44,376 miles on it, and one complaint has already been filed with ford.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · DE

Car experiences engine misfire and will not start after driving thru a one inch deep puddle of rain water. Possible timing chain failure due to engine misfire caused by malfunction. Auto has 43,000 miles on it.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 23,000 miles · MD

This car has intermittently shut down in traffic at 70 MPH, also will not start from time to time. Very unreliable transportation. Incredibly poor choice of vehicle. Key has electronic chip in it which malfunctions. Key replaced once under warranty; went bad again. Costs $400 to replace.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Acceleration · IL · crash

The car has stalled on me 3 times while driving. The first time the vehicle stalled going up a driveway with the gas pedal pushed in. The second time the car was taveling at 20 MPH turning a corner when vehicle stalled. 3rd time vehicle stalled at 5 MPH with foot pressed on gas pedal. The car stalled and would not start up, causing it to hit a curb. The vehicle has been in to the dealership over 12 times, each time customer stating the same problem, however they do not have a solution. Vehicle also has a faulty coolant tank as the coolant light is always on, with no problems. The cars brakes make a strange noise with new brakes replaced from a recall. Many other small defects such as the leather chipping and seat covers coming off in the first 6 months of ownership. Still nothing wrong. This is no longer a matter of wanting a new car, it's a matter of my safety, which is compromised everytime I turn on the ignition of this car. This has to be fixed before my life is taken.

Filed Apr 20, 2001 · Electrical · MI

When turning key to start vehicle there is a loud noise, not clicking sound, vehicle will not start. Consumer has to take key out of ignition and try again, a couple of times before vehicle will start. To dealer who found nothing wrong. Could be recall on battery cable routing.