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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Mercury Cougar

  • 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
  • 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:G

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> A/C Pressure Transducer, Replace -> Continental -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Continental
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove pin-type retainers, mounting screws and radiator air deflector.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove pressure cutoff switch.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Install new O-rings coated with suitable refrigerant oil.
    • Torque switch to 61-121 inch lbs.
    • Torque radiator air deflector mounting screws to 71-106 inch lbs.
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
  • Disconnect connector.
  • Remove pressure cutoff switch
  • R...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electric Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis -> Escape & Villager -> Escort & ZX2 -> Focus -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Perform visual inspection before performing diagnosis and testing procedures.

  • Check coolant level and condition.
  • Check condition of radiator, thermostat and hoses.
  • Check for fan blade interference.
  • Check for proper mounting of fan motor.
  • Check for proper fan blade attachment to motor.
  • Check for blown fuses.
  • Check wiring harnesses for damaged wires and poor or corroded connectors.
  • Ensure battery is fully charged.

Continental & Mark VIII

Refer to Fig. and for symptom chart and Figs. through for dia...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6 GAS

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Except 1999-2002

Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.

1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
  • Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
  • Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
  • Follow scan tool manufactur...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Mercury Cougar AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2001 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+

Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1999-2003 -> Calibration Update -> Programmable Module Installation (PMI) -> Programmable Parameters
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.0 L4 GAS

Some modules will need to be programmed as part of a repair procedure, Fig. . If not the module will not function properly and may set a number of diagnostic trouble codes including B2477 or P1639 indicating necessary data has not been programmed into the new module.

Module parameters and values are unique to each vehicle, therefore modules should not be exchanged from vehicle to vehicle.

There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These ...

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