2002 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 198

Maintenance and Specifications Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide traction in rain or snow. The use of snow cables is not recommended for this vehicle, as damage to your vehicle may occur under extreme handling or rough road conditions. However, if you choose to operate the vehicle with snow cables, avoid these conditions and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Do not use any type of tire chains, as this will likely cause damage to your vehicle. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Oil filter PCV valve Battery Cabin air filter Crankcase ventilation filter Spark plugs 1 2.0L engine FA-1612 FG-800A FL-2005 EV-224 BXT-40R FP4 FA-1621 2.5L engine FA-1613 FG-800A FL-820 EV-152 BXT-40R FP4 - AZFS-22F # 1+22 AWSF-32F AZFS-22FE # 3+4 1 Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 2 If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter "FE" as shown on the engine decal. 198