http://www.fordforums.com Forum for discussion of the Mercury Cougar. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:07:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fordforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fordforums.com http://www.fordforums.com/f439/97-mercury-cougar-xr7-worth-168590/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:53:14 GMT Hello All,

I am new to this forum and I have a question about a car I am considering purchasing. A nearby dealer has a 97 Mercury Cougar 30th Anniversary XR7 with the 4.6 V8 selling for $2000 reduced from $2400. The problem is there are some emissions codes being thrown and I would have to get those fixed (obd2 emissions testing here).

The codes are PO135, PO141, PO155, PO161 and PO402. I know that the PO135-PO161 are O2 sensor heater problems and the PO402 is an EGR issue. My question is, is it worth it to get this car and get those issues fixed or should I look elsewhere? Is is possible for all 4 O2 sensors to go bad at the same time or am I probably going to have to follow and fix the heating circuit? Any ideas on what to do with the EGR issue? Again I want to note that I currently do not have the car, I am considering whether to purchase.

I essentially am looking for a cheap backup car (my current car has over 200,000 miles and I would like to not put so many more miles on it so it will last for another year or two at least) and I thought this would be a fun 2nd car to have. That being said if I am looking at another $1000 or more to fix it really wouldn't be worth it. Heck I don't want to spend much more than $500 to get the car running right. I thank you all in advance for the help.

Robbo220 ]]> Mercury Cougar Forum robbo220 http://www.fordforums.com/f439/97-mercury-cougar-xr7-worth-168590/ http://www.fordforums.com/f439/posting-again-wanted-eibach-hood-bonnet-scoop-suit-99-02-cougars-168417/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:19:50 GMT hi all - first time user so go easy on me i have a 2002 Ford (Mercury) Cougar (Australia) i am looking to buy an original fit bonnet scoop that was fitted to eibach and special edition Cougars from 1999 to 2002 - not interested in aftermarkets jobbies or close imitations - just looking for the original scoop - can anyone help - needs to be able to be sold and shipped to South Australia :hy: thanx in advance - regards Dan its now Nov 2009 - no replies ? anyone got one ? hi all - first time user so go easy on me
i have a 2002 Ford (Mercury) Cougar (Australia)
i am looking to buy an original fit bonnet scoop that was fitted to eibach and special edition Cougars from 1999 to 2002 - not interested in aftermarkets jobbies or close imitations - just looking for the original scoop - can anyone help - needs to be able to be sold and shipped to South Australia :hy:
thanx in advance - regards Dan

its now Nov 2009 - no replies ? anyone got one ? ]]> Mercury Cougar Forum v6cougar1 http://www.fordforums.com/f439/posting-again-wanted-eibach-hood-bonnet-scoop-suit-99-02-cougars-168417/ http://www.fordforums.com/f439/cat-problem-168250/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:06:58 GMT I have a 99 cougar and I have a check engine light on. The dealer says that it's a bad bank 1 pre-cat. It currently runs fine but the cat could fall apart at any moment and clog it up. What is the cheapest way to get this replaced or is there a better aftermarket system on the market that can eliminate the 2 pre-cats and still be 50 state legal?

I was quoted 1400 bucks just to replace it. Thinking about getting a quote somewhere else but want all of my options.

Thanks in advance,
Tom ]]> Mercury Cougar Forum blown302 http://www.fordforums.com/f439/cat-problem-168250/