11th Mar 2010

My 2000 Mercury Cougar keeps spitting and sputtering. ?

  • It even stalls out. There was a recall in regards to this some time ago and I had it serviced. It's been about 5 or 6 years. It's doing the same thing again. Is this something I could fix myself? I'm terrified that it is something major and costly. Any help from a pro would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!


  • Easiest thing to do is "change the spark plugs and distributor cap" These are not meant to last forever. 12000 miles or a year on the plugs - 6 months on the cap and rotor.
    If that didn't fix your problem, then also change the air cleaner. Again something that should be done at least once a year.
    Not yet? Look to see if there is a fuel filter - yeah(replace it). You should be running better. Also check all vacuum hoses. That is those thin ones that lead to and fro on the intake manifold/carburator. Make sure they are not cracked on the ends or rock hard...and that they fit on super tight. If loose, then nip off the last 3/4 inch and reinsert on fresh rubber. I can't think of anything else at the moment that would be causing you grief.


  • GRAINOV IS RIGHT, YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS, PREFERABLY THE WHOLE TUNE UP, THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY 2000 COUGAR AND IT ENDED UP BEING A CRACKED SPARK PLUG. GOOD LUCK


  • As the other person noted almost correct, your 00 Cougar does not have a cap and rotor. So change your plugs and wires make sure to use
    double platinum plugs, as this engine (if its a V6) uses a scavenging spark, meaning the spark plugs will fire on off cycles to clean out the cylinder.
    Also if its been 5-6 years since service does that mean you have not
    had regular oil changes either?
    Change your air filter, fuel filter as well.

    Check all your hose connections under the hood. Stumbling can be caused be un-metered air entering the engine(so if you have a air leak in your intake it could cause it as well)

    One last thing, the fuel pumps on the V6 models are prone to failure
    but I would check that as a last resort.







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