2000 Mercury Cougar

Horsepower: 125 @ 5500
Torque (lb-ft): 130 @ 4000
Weight: 2829 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 2dr Car
Market Segment: 2-door Compact ...
Engine type: Gas I4
Transmission type: 5 4 Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD,

MSRP: $15,105 - $16,540

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Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : 993
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/121
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 125 @ 5500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 130 @ 4000

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : 44T
• Trans Type : 4
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
• Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.89
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.57
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.31
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.8
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 24
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 34

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : 590
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 105

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.5

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2829

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Indep Quadralink
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.79
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.63

Brakes

• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.25 x 0.94
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 8.0 x 1.5

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : T35
• Rear Tire Order Code : T35
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P205/60R15
• Rear Tire Size : P205/60R15
• Spare Tire Size : T125/90R15

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 15.5
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : - TBD -
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 37.0
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 16.0

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 106.4
• Length, Overall (in) : 185.0
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.6
• Height, Overall (in) : 52.2
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 59.3
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.7
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 14.5

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 84.2
• Front Head Room (in) : 37.8
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.9
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 34.7
• Second Leg Room (in) : 33.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 51.3
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Cougar
• Body Style : 3 Door Coupe

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V031

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 01V078

Potential Number of Units Affected: 120000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 157000

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter V6 engines, the battery cable was misrouted and its attachment to the alternator cable was under-torqued. If misrouted, the cable could contact the power steering line and the insulation could wear, resulting in an electrical short. The short could potentially result in a fire, stalling, or a condition under which the vehicle does not start.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals, if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cable to the alternator for damage and if it is damaged, will replace the cable. Additionally, the routing of the cable will be corrected, as necessary, and a routing clip will be added. Also the torque on the alternator attachment of the cable will be checked and, as required, will be tightened to specification. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on March 5, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on March 26, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture: December 1997 - September 2000

Dates of Manufacture: May 1999 - August 2000

Models Involved: Taurus, Cougar

Manufacturer Recall No.: 01S02

Manufacturer Recall No.: 01S08

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag

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