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There are three catalytic converters on a V6 Mercury Cougar. You have two pre-cats, one on each exhaust manifold, and a main Cat just after the Y pipe. Note, if you are removing or gutting the pre-cats, use MIL eliminators to stop the car from throwing a code.

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Q: Where are the catalytic converters located on a 2000 mercury cougar?
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