I had a very loud humming noise coming from my 99' cougar. I talked to many mechanics and nobody knew what it was. I looked it up online and found two sources( listed at bottom) that said it was the idle air control valve. I replaced the part and my car runs great without the horrible loud noise.
I have the same problem some times. I found the air filter box vibrating, which was causing the noise. I am looking for the answer to that one.
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On a 2001 Mercury Cougar : The radiator is located in the engine compartment , at the front of the vehicle
According to the 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : ( the fuel tank holds 15.4 US. gallons )
How do i find the instructions for changing out the fan switch assembly in a 2001 Mercury Cougar?
On a 2001 Mercury Cougar : Turn your low beam headlights on and then pull the headlight control towards you ( push in to turn foglights off )
On a 2001 Mercury Cougar : Fuse ( # 34 ) is a ( 7.5 amp brown color fuse for the power mirrors , clock , and interior lamps )
The brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied by the brake fluid reservoir ( according to the 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide )
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On a 2001 Mercury Cougar : The Mass Air Flow Sensor is between the engine air filter and the big engine air intake tube
You can view the 2001 Mercury Cougar owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides