2000 Mercury Cougar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
2000 Mercury Cougar Manual
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the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
Maintenance and Service Record ...37 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
for maintenance replacement or for the service of components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
owner's expense. For all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), regardless of engine the PCV valve should be replaced at 100,000 miles. This replacement will be at the owner's expense. For all light trucks over 6,000 GVW, regardless of engine, the PCV valve should be - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
are: • Natural Gas Vehicles - replace the gas tank(s) • Class A Motorhome - change the brake fluid • Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - maintenance and lubrication If you have any questions about your driving conditions, or for further clarification - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used. Check Every Month for All Vehicles: Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights tires for wear and proper air pressure engine oil fluid - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips and clean body and door drain holes safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
In addition, those items listed in italic type are additional services that only the noted vehicles require. Additional Information Available on performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. You'll also find important warranty information, customer assistance - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 10,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 25,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (Villager) Change automatic transmission - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system Additional services for: Natural Gas Vehicles Inspect NGV tanks 35,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system 50,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 70,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system 80,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect drive belt (Villager) Change automatic transmission - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Replace spark plugs Replace the PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight. (See page 5.) Additional services for: Diesel Check air - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Replace camshaft belt (Villager) Additional services for: Light - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 115,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4 - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect drive belt (Villager) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight and Rangers with 4 cylinder engines. (See page 5.) Change automatic - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. of FW16 coolant conditioner to cooling system Additional services for: Natural Gas Vehicles Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Inspect NGV tanks 125,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 135,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
Normal Schedule Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace green engine coolant, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 150,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace orange engine coolant, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
- Change brake fluid Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add four ounces of - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
miles Inspect brake system Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter 35 - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
engine air filter Replace cabin air filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (F-450 and F-550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air-filter As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
Record See An Authorized Dealer This section of the guide is designed to allow your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record that the recommended service was completed at the appropriate mileage intervals. Be - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage - 2000 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed. Date: Mileage: Normal SOC Dealer's Stamp: Ǣ Ǣ See corresponding mileage
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contact the Ford Customer Assistance
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