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#2 of 6 Re: does your cougar buck? [dnoahr] by dianah1 Apr 26, 2008 (5:43 am)
Replying to: dnoahr (Apr 06, 2008 3:10 pm) I know exactly what your talking about and we have been dealing with this since last fall. I was curious if you were able to get this problem fixed? We are taking ours back today after 3 previous trips to the garage. We saw there was a recall that has to do with the fuel pump so we're hoping this is it. Our 2000 Cougar gets to the same speed as yours and does the same thing. I hope your have had good luck with yours.
#3 of 6 Solution? by cougarbucking Aug 21, 2008 (5:00 pm)
This seems to be a common problem with older 99 and 00 models from what I''ve been able to find online. There''s a discussion about it in this forum:   http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2000-mercury-cougarmercury-cou gar-bucking-vt121761.html   What does NOT seem to fix the problem is:   New spark plugs, fuel filter, carbon cleanout, new EGR valve   What DOES seem to fix the problem is:   New temperature sensor (you need to get this directly from Ford but the model for the Contour looks to be compatible), MLP (mass lever position) switch, and/or the Mass Air Flow sensor. The parts appear to be cheap, but the labor can add up to a decent amount. Hope this is helpful.
#4 of 6 Bucking by dashman2 Apr 13, 2009 (9:27 am)
We went through this with a '01 cougar - after EVERY sensor change, new coil pack, plugs, etc. Shop finally hooked up a fuel pressure gauge and took it for a drive, when engine fully loaded, like hard accel at freeway on ramp or long hill, pressure would drop off, intermittently. Fix was a fuel pump the one int eh tank !). Thankfully, the shp was NOT charging us fo rhte repeated returns for same item, though we did meet them half way with parts - at leas tall new sensors. Been fine since.
#5 of 6 cougar transmission choice by tubbycw9 Sep 10, 2009 (7:32 am)
I have a 95' Mercury Cougar XR-7, V8, 4.6L RWD and it needs a new transsmission. i was wondering if I could give it a 5-speed manual, instead of a 4-speed automatic like it had before? Is it possible to do that? If so, would the dealership do it, or do I have to find some tranny machanic? Please reply ASAP with any thoughts that might help!
#6 of 6 2000 Cougar auto trans by badcat3 Oct 05, 2009 (10:22 am)
big YES to this problem -- to me seems related to being warmed up - 10 mi plus ride , doesn't do it just going to work in morning.--- going steady 70 mph , every 4 or 5 mi. , car will jerk / shutter , the engine tach will jump from about 2800 to 4000 rpm, sometimes even 5000 - like the trans can't select correct gear . . . .usually will be fine for 3 or 4 mile, then jerk 2 + times ,HARD jerks, then be OK again for a bit. after a longish drive , will even do it at slower speeds , so -- is this related to warm up ??? not warm weather but engine /trans heat ? the engine gauge stays 'N' . . . does the transm. oil cooler have a thermostat or some such ?   new fuel filter. new trans oil, took it too 2 shops didn't find anything. even tried unplug, wait an hour , re plug main battery ( owners man. says the engine computer will relearn.?) note there are 2 service notes about ' reprograming Auto trans control module . . .

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