2000 Mercury Cougar service bulletins & manufacturer communications
109 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Mercury Cougar. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 109
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt04104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2004
- Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the fuel pump. This program extends the coverage of the fuel delivery module (…04N02 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 2004
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt041814 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p0171/p0174 or p1072/p0175 stored in memory or as hard faults. Hesitation, lack of power or runs rough condition. *tt17174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt031514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt16028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt15830 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit complaints of false alarm activation ofthe perimeter anti-theft alarm or being inoperative. *tt0246 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble…0224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt15636 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Subject on brake fluid leak. *yh15538 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the defroster grille edges lift out of the dash pad. *tt01224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 12, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *tt15390 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit the defroster vent edges lifting out of the dash pad. *tt15257 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to 22-sep-2000, may exhibit the brake lamps staying on. *slc01162 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 20, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of backlite/hatchback moldings becoming loose. *jg15197 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering drift/pull to the right. *slc15118 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Information regarding cougar headlamp parting line, which results from the manufacturing process and can be seen directly in front of the turn signal function from the top to the b…15183 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concern noted. *tt15020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built through 02-01-2001 may exhibit the fuel level indicator intermittently dropping to empty withfuel in the tank. *tt14971 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both first and second gear, (reported as a loss of power) tcil lamp flash, malf…14838 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a fuel level indication intermittently dropping to empty with fuel in the fuel tank. *tt14837 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles not equipped with side airbags may exhibit a condition where the airbag warning lamp is illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u2017 and / or u2018. *tt0135 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2001
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. *tt0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a moaning / groaning noise on initial brake application (cold soak). *tt00265 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 25, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a v6 engine may exhibit a flickering condition of the headlamp, instrument cluster, radio, and interior lights during engine start-up and may continue d…00256 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 11, 2000
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleration may occur. *tt00252 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- Information on improved fuel tank filler pipe grommet. *tt14516 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs) may exhibit an abs light on condition diagnosed as related to the wheel speed sensors. Ford motor company is investigating. *tt14475 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or squeal in the front brake system. *tt14472 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *tt14491 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed setting during vehicle start-up. *jb00186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Vehicles equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a rear disc brake moan / groan noise. *jb14376 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb14355 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston. *jb00182 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb00S03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes. **mr14077 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. **mr8571 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience water leaks in the front passenger compartment during heavy rains and/or going through car wash- vehicles built from 11/2/99 through 11/22/99 equipped with 2…0063 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 20, 2000
- Vehicles with 2.5l engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. *tt13975 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 or 7 blowing. *tt13936 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8334 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio.8316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 or 7 blowing. *tt8262 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *mjs0037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt13866 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Experiencing the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 blowing intermittently. *tt8218 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equiped with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a groan / grind noise from the rear brakes on the first application after the vehicles has been parked overnight. *tt8192 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. The idle speed may also remain slightly high…8128 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8054 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the low coolant lamp to illuminate with coolant at normal operating level, vehicles with 2.5 l engines. *mjs0024 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 29, 2000
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs0019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or squeal in the front brake system. *tt14472 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles built before jun 21, 2000, an improved fuel filler tank grommet is now available for service. *tt14516 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) with no driveability concern noted. *tt14401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approxinately 30 minut…13830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- The new synthetic transmision fluid must be used whenever adding fluid or performing any type of service to the transaxle for vehicles equipped with the mtx-75 5-speed manual trans…7822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly. *tt99249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Exhibiting a windnoise and / or water leak around the b-pillar mouldings. *tt99244 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt13468 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a windnoise or whistle from the windshield a-pillar moldings. *tt13508 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles with the optional overhead warning indicator console may exhibit the door ajar warning and interior courtesy lamps illuminating when the key is turned to the on posit…13507 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt13454 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some customers may report a concern of radio operating with ignition switch off, with or without a key in ignition. *tt13552 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a windnoise or whistle from the windshield a-pillar moldings. *tt7532 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt7451 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt7430 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt13355 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent and / or inoperative speaker function. *tt13325 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit paint bubbling / peeling on the front and / or rear bumper. *tt13324 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative. *tt13319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some customers may report a concern of radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or flucftating by itself. *tt13318 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Exhibiting an intermittent and / or inoperative speaker function. *tt7245 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- A concern with paint bubbling / peeling on the front and / or rear bumper. *tt7244 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative. *tt7243 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some customer may report a concern with the radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or fluctuating by itself. *tt7242 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below 32f/0c, on vehicles with vct equipped 2.0l zetec engines. *tt13386 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Experiencing a grinding / groaning / squeaking / squealing noise when opening or closing the sunroof. *tt99193 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information regarding radio removal/installation. *mjs13169 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting intermittent and / or inoperative speaker function when the radio is removed or reinstalled in the vehicle. *tt6984 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1999