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1997 Mercury Cougar Problems

Battery Light Due to Damaged Alternator Connector

for the Mercury Cougar

The battery light may illuminate on the instrument panel because the alternator wire harness connector is damaged. A new connector kit is available and should be installed to correct this concern.

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Coolant Loss, Engine Overheating, White Smoke From Exhaust

for the Mercury Cougar

White smoke coming from the exhaust could indicate that a head gasket has blown or there is a cracked cylinder head. Our technicians tell us that removal and inspection of the cylinder heads will be required to confirm a crack is present.

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Plastic Intake Manifold May Crack Causing Coolant Leak

for the Mercury Cougar

The composite (plastic) intake manifold may crack near the thermostat housing and cause a coolant leak. Ford released an updated manifold that was reinforced to prevent a recurrence. No recall was issued for this problem but Ford did extend the warranty to seven years on some models from the date of purchase.

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