2001 Mercury Cougar technical service bulletins
61 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the...
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- 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
- 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,...
- Hesitation / surge on steady acceleration between 3000 and 4000 RPM
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Hesitation/surge during acceleration between 3000-4000 RPM
- 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 a buzzing noise coming from the dash near the climate control system with less...
- 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 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 condensation in the headlamps
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering drift/pull to the right
- 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...
- Some vehicles built through 02-01-2001 may exhibit the fuel level indicator intermittently dropping to...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no...
- 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...
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both...
- This bulletin addresses concerns of a steering system leak condition
- 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...
- Vehicles may experience rear spring/body interference
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a water leak around the windshield or the rear window
- Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a moaning / groaning noise on initial brake...
- Some vehicles were built with a powertrain control module that contains on board diagnostic II (OBDII)...
- Experiencing visible moisture / condensation in the headlamp assembly outer edge areas after washing or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or squeal in the front brake system
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) with...
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