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Cougar Technical Specifications and Duratec 2.5L V-6 Engine Information
The Duratec engine is a Cosworth casted engine. This is important if you are an F1 viewer. Cosworth makes some of the best engine in F1 and world class indy and GT class racing. Ford outsourced the engine design to Cosworth of England for production. This allowed extremely close tolerances and extremely high durability ratings, according to Cosworth near 1.2 million continuous miles. This is the reason for the "DURATEC" nomenclature. Combined with the powertrain in the cougar the combination is capable of much more power than what the engine is producing. The production cougar was kept under 190 HP to not step on the shoes of the Mustang. The Duratec engine is a DOHC 24 Valve engine with a chain driven timing system. The intake utilizes a Dual Stage Throttle system using two sets of runners. One short and one Long. The long runners are opened most of the time allowing good low end grunt. Then when the engine reaches a speed of 4400RPM the short runners open up allowing the second set of valves to open and thus allowing more air. When the second runners open, you feel it. The second condition that will allow both sets of intake runners to be open is WOT (wide open throttle.)The Duratec engine has been used in it's 2.5L fashion for Horsepower reaching 250HP. The engine is fully aluminum head and blocks and uses a bore x stroke of 82.3x79.5. The redline for the Duratec engine is 6800 continuous RPM's and fuel shut off occurs at 7400RPM. However with the right modifications, you can run the engine to a safe speed of 7200RPM's and have the fuel cut-off occur at 7800RPM, according to a Ford Service Technician I know. Just to add this in there for information, the Duratec engine is considered by Ford to be one of their best engines. If you doubt, look at it's record. It is used in Contour/Mystique line since 1995, it is used in the Taurus line as a 3.0L variant, the countour SVT as a 3.0L variant. Also it is used as the base engine for the Lincoln LS and the Jaguar S-Type named the AJ-V6 Engine. This proves that Ford has high hopes and ratings for the Duratec.


Cosworth Casted Intake
This is a close up of the Cosworth Close Tolerances casting process of the intake system. Some tolerance are at less than 2mm clearance between intake and exhaust. To put it in perspective. the best that Honda can do is 14mm.

Suspension Information
The suspension is a Macphearson Strut Front with a lower control arm and in the rear uses a Chapman struts lateral links, and trailing link. Both sides use Anti-roll bars and fully nitrogen pressurizes struts.


Braking System
The Cougar utilizies a combination of the standard Contour and SVT brakes. They use a larger 278mm x 24mm front rotor, but in combination with the standard size Contour ATE 2 pistion caliper that are held in place with slightly different caliper mounting brackets to clear the larger rotor's diameter. In the rear all "Sport Package" 6-cylinder and ABS-equipped 4-cylinder vehicles utilize 253mm x 20mm vented 1 pistion rear discs. Standard 4-cylinder cars and Non Sport 6 cylinders are equipped with 228mm x 45mm rear drums.


Mercury Cougar V6 Engine Codes
On the 1999 and 2000 EEC-V Engine Management System, you can access the Diagnostic Mode by Pressing (RESET) and (UNITS) at the same time while turing on your car. Let go as the dials spin to the right. You scroll through the modes by pressing the (SELECT) Button

WHAT THE CODES MEAN
N 32 -- THIS IS THE AIRBAG REDINESS ALERT IF IT SAYS 55, THE LIGHT BULB IS DEAD, IF IT SAYS 22, THE AIRBAG IS NON-FUNCTIONAL IF IT SAYS 32, ALL SYSTEMS CHECK OK.

E06A OR E069 -- DONT KNOW THESE, LET ME KNOW IF ANY OF YOU DO.

A = AMPS OF THE BATTERY, YOU CAN TELL YOUR ALTERNATOR IS OVER/UNDERCHARGING.

DIGITAL READOUT OF THE ENGINE SPEED (TACHOMETER) THIS IS AN ADJUSTMENT TOOL, THIS READS OFF OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND IS USED TO SEE IF THEE ANALOG GUAGE IS CORRECT.

DIGITAL READOUT OF THE CAR SPEED (SPEEDOMETER) THIS IS AN ADJUSTMENT TOOL, THIS READS OFF OF THE TRANSMISSION AND IS USED TO SEE IF THEE ANALOG GUAGE IS CORRECT. THIS WILL BE CORRECT WITH ANY TIRE/WHEEL COMBO, USEFUL IF YOU WANNA SEE HOW MUCH YOUR SPEEDO IS OFF BY CHANGING TIRES, ETC.

190 F -- THIS IS A DIGITAL READOUT OF THE COOLANT TEMP, THE CORRECT SHOULD BE 192-194 DEGREES F.

FL00 -- THIS NUMBERS TELLS YOU IF ANY CYLINDERS ARE NOT FIRINGS. ON THE ODOMETER UNDER THIS SELECTION WILL READ NUMBERS THAT ALTERNATE FROM 9AT/9BT/9CT/9DT/9ET/9FT THESE ARE YOUR CYLINDERS FIRING IN ORDER. THE CORRECT FIRING ORDER IS 1,4,2,5,3,6 SO THE PANEL WILL READ IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER OF 9AT/9DT/9BT/9ET/9CT/9FT. KINDA COOL HUH !!

DTC -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, IT WILL FLASH DTC AND A NUMBER OR NONE, IF IT FLASHES NONE, EVERYTHING OK, IF IT FLASHES A NUMBER IT IS A DTC CODE OF SOMETHING WRONG. I HAVE 4 PAGES OF DTC CODES ON MY WEBPAGE.

R13 -- DON'T KNOW THIS ONE EITHER. I BELIEVE IT HAS TO DO WITH IGNITION TIMING IS MILLISECONDS, GOTTA CHECK MY FORD FRIEND WHO GAVE ME THESE CODES.

ALSO YOU'LL NOTICE ON THE ODOMETER DISPLAY AS YOU ALTERNATE, OTHER CODES LIKE 50301F and 5032C AND 5044A. THESE ARE OTHER EEC-V DIAGNOSITC CHECKS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE MAF AND BACK-RELEASE PRESSURE VALVE AND PCV VALVE. NOTHING YOU CAN REALLY DO ANYTHING WITH.


CODES

DTC Definitions
P0102 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor circuit low input
P0103 Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor circuit high input
P0106 Barometric Pressure (BP) sensor circuit performance
P0107 Barometric Pressure (EIP) sensor circuit low input
P0108 Barometric Pressure (BP) sensor circuit high input
P0112 Intake Air Temperature OAT) sensor circuit low input
P0113 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit high input
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit low input
P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit high input
P0121 In-range operating Throttle Position ITP) sensor circuit failure
P0122 Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit low input
P0123 Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit high input
P0125 Insufficient coolant temperature to enter closed loop fuel control
P0131 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 11) circuit out of range low voltage (Bank 1)
P0133 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 11) circuit slow response (Bank # 1)
P0135 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater (HTR 11) circuit malfunction (Bank # 1)
P0136 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 12) circuit malfunction (Bank # 1)
P0141 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater (HTR 12) circuit malfunction (Bank # 1)
P0161 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 2 1) circuit out of range low voltage (Bank #2)
P0153 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 2 1) circuit slow response (Bank #2)
P0165 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater (HTR 2 1) circuit malfunction (Bank # 2)
P0156 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 22) circuit malfunction (Bank #2)
P0161 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater (HTR 22) circuit malfunction
P0171 (Bank #2)System (adaptive fuel) too loan (Bank # 1)
P0172 System (adaptive fuel) too rich (Bank # 1)
P0174 System (adaptive fuel) too loan (Bank #2)
P0175 System (adaptive fuel) too rich (Bank #2)
P0176 Fuel Composition sensor (FCS) circuit malfunction
P0182 Fuel Temperature sensor A circuit low input
P0183 Fuel Temperature sensor A circuit high input
P0187 Fuel Temperature sensor B circuit low Input
P0188 Fuel Temperature sensor B circuit high input
P0191 Injector Pressure sensor circuit performance
P0192 Injector Pressure sensor circuit to. input
P0193 Injector Pressure sensor circuit high input
P0222 Throttle Position Sensor 8 (TP-B) circuit low input
P0223 Throttle Position Sensor B (TP-B) circuit high input
P0230 Fuel Pump primary circuit malfunction
P0231 Fuel Pump secondary circuit low
P0232 Fuel Pump secondary circuit high
P0300 Random Misfire detected
P0301 Cylinder # 1 Misfire detected
P0302 Cylinder # 2 Misfire detected
P0303 Cylinder #3 Misfire detected
P0704 Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch input circuit malfunction
P0707 Transmission Range (TR) sensor circuit 10. input
P0708 Transmission Range (TR) sensor circuit high input
P0712 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor circuit low input
P0713 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor circuit high input
P0715 Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor circuit malfunction
P0720 Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor circuit malfunction
P0721 Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor performance (noise)
P0731 Incorrect ratio for first gear
P0732 Incorrect ratio for second gear
P0733 Incorrect ratio for third gear
P0734 Incorrect ratio for fourth gear
P0736 Reverse incorrect gear ratio
P0741 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) mechanical system performance
P0743 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) electrical system malfunction
P0746 Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid performance
P0750 Shift Solenoid # 1 (SS 1) circuit malfunction
P0751 Shift Solenoid # 1 (SS1) performance
P0755 Shift Solenoid #2 (SS2) circuit malfunction
P0756 Shift Solenoid #2 (SS2) performance
P0760 Shift Solenoid #3 (SS3) circuit malfunction
P0761 Shift Solenoid #3 (SS3) performance
P0781 1 to 2 shift error
P0782 2 to 3 shift error
P0783 3 to 4 shift error
P0784 4 to 5 shift error
P1000 OBD 11 Monitor Testing not complete
P1001 Key On Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test not able to complete. KOER aborted
P1100 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor intermittent
P1101 Mass Air Flo. (MAF) sensor out of Self-Test range
P 1112 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor intermittent
P1116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor out of Self-Test range
P1117 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor intermittent
PI 120 Throttle Position (TP) sensor out of range low
P1121 Throttle Position (TP) sensor inconsistent with MAF Sensor
P1124 Throttle Position (TP) sensor out of Self-Test range
P 1126 Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit intermittent
P 1127 Exhaust not warm enough, downstream Heated Oxygen Sensors (H02Ss) not tested
P 1128 Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensors (H02Ss) swapped from bank to bank
P 1129 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensors (H02Ss) swapped from bank to bank
P 1130 Lack of upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 11) switch, adaptive fuel at limit (Bank # 1)
P1131 Lack of upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 11) switch, sensor indicates lean (Bank #1)
P 1132 Lack of upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 11) switch, sensor indicates rich (Bank #1)
P0304 Cylinder #4 Misfire detected
P0305 Cylinder #5 Misfire detected
P0306 Cylinder #6 Misfire detected
P0307 Cylinder #7 Misfire detected
P0308 Cylinder #8 Misfire detected
P0320 Ignition Engine Speed (Profile Ignition Pickup (PIP)) input circuit malfunction
P0325 Knock Sensor (KS) I circuit malfunction
P0326 Knock Sensor (KS) 1 circuit performance
P0331 Knock Sensor (KS) 2 circuit malfunction
P0331 Knock Sensor (KS) 2 circuit performance
P0340 sensor circuit malfunCamshaft Position (CMP) ction (CID)
P0350 Ignition Coil primary circuit malfunction
P0351 Ignition Coil A primary circuit malfunction
P0352 Ignition Coil B primary circuit malfunction
P0353 Ignition Coil C primary circuit malfunction
P0354 Ignition Coil D primary circuit malfunction
P0385 Ciankshaft Position (CKP) sensor malfunction
P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow malfunction
P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient detected
P0402 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow excess detected
P0411 Secondary Air Injection system incorrect upstream flow detected
P0412 Secondary Air Injection system switching valve A malfunction
P0413 Secondary Air Injection system switching valve A circuit open
P0414 Second:ry Air!nj:ction system switching valve A circuit shorted
P0416 Second ry Air nji ction system switching valve 8 circuit open
P0417 Secondary Air Injection system switching valve B circuit shorted
P0420 Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (Bank # 1)
P0430 Catalyst System efficiency below threshold (Bank #2)
P0440 Evaporative emission control system malfunction (Probe)
P0442 Evaporative emission control system small leak detected
P0443 Evaporative emission control system purge control solenoid or vapor management valve circuit malfunction
P0446 Evaporative emission control system Canister Vent (CV) solenoid control malfunction
P0452 Evaporative emission control system Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor low input
P0463 Evaporative emission control system Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor high input
P0455 Evaporative emission control system control leak detected (gross leak)
P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) malfunction
P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit intermittent
P0505 Idle Air Control (IAQ system malfunction
P0552 Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor circuit low input
P0553 Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor circuit high input
P0603 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - Keep Alive Memory (KAM) test error
P0605 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - Read Only Memory (ROM) test error
P0703 Brake On /Off (BOO) switch input malfunction
PI 137 Lack of downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 12) switch, sensor indicates lean (Bank #1)
P 1138 Lack of downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 12) switch, sensor indicates rich (Bank #1)
P 1150 Lack of upstream Heated oxygen Sensor (H02S 2 1) switch, adaptive fuel at limit (Bank #2)
P1161 Lack of upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 2 1) switch, sensor indicates lean (Bank #2)
P 1152 Lack of upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 21) switch, sensor indicates rich (Bank #2)
P 1157 Lack of downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 22) switch. sensor indicates lean (Bank #2)
P 1158 Lack of downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S 22) switch. sensor indicates rich (Bank #2)
P 1220 Series Throttle Control system malfunction
P1224 Throttle Position Sensor B (TP-8) out of Self-Test range
P1230 Fuel Pump low speed malfunction
P 1231 Fuel Pump secondary circuit low with high speed pump on
P1232 Low speed Fuel Pump primary circuit malfunction
P1233 Fuel Pump Driver Module disabled or offline
P1234 Fuel Pump Driver Module disabled or offline
P1236 Fuel Pump control out of Self-Test range
P1236 Fuel Pump control out of Self-Test range
P1237 Fuel Pump secondary circuit malfunction
P1238 Fuel Pump secondary circuit malfunction
P 1260 THEFT detected - engine disabled
P1270 Engine RPM or vehicle speed limiter reached
P 1285 Cylinder Head over temperature sensed
P1288 Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor out of Self-Test range
P1289 Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor circuit to. input
P 1290 Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor circuit high input
P1299 Engine over temperature condition
P 1361 Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM) circuit input malfunction
P 1356 Pips occurred while IDM pulsewidth indicates engine not turning
P 1357 Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IOM) pulsevvidth not defined
P 1358 Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM) signal out of Self-Test range
P 1359 Spark output circuit malfunction
P 1390 Octane Adjust (OCT ADJ) out of Seff-Test range
P 1400 Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor circuit low voltage detected
P1401 Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor circuit high voltage detected
P 1405 Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor upstream hose off or plugged
P 1406 Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) sensor downstream hose off or plugged
P 1408 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow out of Self-Test range
P 1409 Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVR) control circuit malfunction
P1411 Secondary Ai Injection system incorrect downstream flow detected
P1413 Secondary Air Injection system monitor circuit low voltage
P1414 Secondary Air injection system monitor circuit high voltage
P 1442 Evaporative emission control system small leak detected
P1443 Evaporative emission control system - vacuum system, purge control solenoid or vapor management valve malfunction
P 1444 Purge Flow (PF) Sensor circuit low input
P1445 Purge Flow (PF) Sensor circuit high input
P 1449 Evaporative emission control system unable to hold vacuum (Probe)
P1450 Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum
P 1452 Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum
P1455 Evaporative emission control system control leak detected (gross leak)
P 1460 Wide Open Throttle Air Conditioning Cut-off (WAQ circuit malfunction
P1461 Air Conditioning Pressure (ACP) sensor circuit low input-
P 1462 Air Conditioning Pressure (ACP) sensor circuit high input
P 1463 Air Conditioning Pressure (ACP) sensor insufficient pressure change
P1464 Air condition (A I C) demand out of Self-Tesl range
P 1469 Low air conditioning cycling period
P1473 Fan secondary high with fan(s) off
P 1474 Low Fan Control primary circuit malfunction
P 1479 High Fan Control primary circuit malfunction
P 1480 Fan secondary low with low fan on
P 1481 Fan secondary low with high fan on
P 1483 Power to fan circuit overcurrent
P 1484 Open power ground to Variable Load Control Module (VLCM)
P 16M Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit intermittent
P 1501 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) out of Self-Test range
P 1504 Idle Air Control QAQ circuit malfunction
P 1605 Idle Air Control (IAQ system at adaptive clip
P 1506 Idle Air Control (IAQ overspeed error
P 1507 Idle Air Control (IAQ underspeed error
P1612 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) malfunction (Bank # 1 stuck closed)
P 1513 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) malfunction (Bank #2 stuck closed)
P1516 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) input error (Bank # 1)
P1517 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRQ input error (Bank #2)
P1518 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRQ malfunction (stuck open)
P1519 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) malfunction (stuck closed)
P 1620 Intake Manifold Runner Control [IMRC) circuit malfunction
P 1530 Air Condition (A/C) clutch circuit malfunction
P 1637 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMPIC) malfunction (Bank # I stuck open)
P 1538 Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) malfunction (Bank #2 stuck open)
P 1539 Power to Air Condition (A I C) clutch circuit overcurrent
P1550 Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor out of Self-Test range
P 1605 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - Keep Alive Memory (KAM) test error
P 1625 B(+) supply to Variable Load Control Module (VLCM) fan circuit malfunction
P 1626 B(+) supply to Variable Load Control Module (VLCM) Air Condition (A / C) circuit malfunction
P 1650 Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch out of Self-Test range
P 1651 Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch input malfunction
P 1701 Reverse engagement error
P 1703 Brake On / Off (BOO) switch out of Self-Test range
P 1705 Transmission Range (TR) Sensor out of Self-Test range
P 1709 Park or Neutral Position (PNP) switch is not indicating neutral during KOEO Self-Test
P1711 Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor out of Self-Test range
P 1728 Transmission slip fault
P1729 4x4 Low switch error
P 1741 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) control error
P1742 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid failed on (turns on MIL)
P 1743 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid failed on (turns on TCIQ)
P1744 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) system mechanically stuck in off position
P 1746 Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid open circuit (low input)
P1747 Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid short circuit (high input)
P 1749 Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid failed low
P 1751 Shift Solenoid # I (SS 1) performance
P 1 754 Coast Clutch Solenoid (CCS) circuit malfunction
P 1750 Shift Solenoid #2 (SS2) performance
P 1761 Shift Solenoid # 3 (SS3) performance
P 1780 Transmission Control switch (TCS) circuit out of Self-Test range
P 1781 4x4 Low switch out of Self-Test range
P1783 Transmission overtemperature condition
P 1788 3-2 Timing Coast Clutch Solenoid (3-2 CCS) circuit open
P 1789 3-2 riming Coast Clutch Solenoid (3-2 COS) circuit Shorted
U1021 SCP indicating the lack of Air Condition (A/C) Clutch status response
U1039 SOP indicating the vehicle speed signal missing or incorrect
U1061 SCIP indicating the brake switch signal missing or incorrect
U1073 SOP indicating the lack of engine coolant lan status response
U 1131 SCP indicating the lack of Fuel Pump status response
U 1135 SCP indicating the ignition, switch signal missing or incorrect
U1256 SOP indicating a communications error
U1451 Lack of response from Passive Anti-Theft system (PATS) module - engine disabled

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If you're really into performance look into the 3L Section

3L engine Fitments - Courtesy of PuckPuck.. --

1999-2003 3.0L DOHC Duratec Engines only from the following vehicles swap with fairly little work.

Ford Taurus
Mercury Sable
Ford Escape
Mazda Tribute

1999-2003 3.0L DOHC Duratec Engines only from the following vehicles swap with some extra customizations needed

Lincoln LS
Jaguar S-Type
Mazda 6

Here are Specs on some of the engines...

2000 Ford Taurus - 3.0-liter 24v V6
· Horsepower (hp @ rpm):200 @ 5750
· Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):200 @ 4500

2003 Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable – 3.0-liter 24v V6
· Horsepower (hp @ rpm):200 @ 5650
· Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):200 @ 4400

2003 Ford Escape – 3.0-liter 24v V6
· Horsepower (hp @ rpm):201 @ 5900
· Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):196 @ 4700

2003 Mazda Tribute – 3.0-liter 24v V6
· Horsepower (hp @ rpm):200 @ 6000
· Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):200 @ 4750




More Work…


2003 Lincoln LS -- 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6
· Horsepower (hp @ rpm):280 @ 6000
· Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):286 @ 4000

2003 Jaguar S-Type -- 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6
· Horsepower (hp @ rpm):240 @ 6000
· Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): ????


2001 Cougar Changes...


MISC. SPECS
Model Line Overview
Model lineup: Cougar ($16,540); Cougar V-6 ($17,040)
Engines: 2.5-liter dohc 24v V6; 125-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16v inline-4
Transmissions: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): dual front airbags standard; ABS optional
Basic warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in: Flat Rock, Michigan
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSRP): Cougar V-6 ($17,040)
Standard equipment: air conditioning, power windows, locks, and driver's seat, AM/FM/cassette stereo, rear spoiler

Price as tested (MSRP): $19,890
Layout: front-wheel drive
Engine: 2.5-liter dohc 24v V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 170 @ 6250
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 165 @ 4250
Transmission: 5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 19/28 mpg
Wheelbase: 106.4 in.
Length/width/height: 185.0/69.6/52.2 in.
Track, f/r: 59.3/58.7 in.
Turning circle: 35.8 ft.
Seating capacity: 4
Head/hip/leg room, f: 37.8/NA/42.6 in.
Head/hip/leg room, r: 34.7/NA/33.2 in.
Cargo volume: 12.4 cu. ft.
Suspension, f: Independent
Suspension, r: Independent
Ground clearance: N/A
Curb weight: 2941 lbs.
Tires: P215/50VR16
Brakes, f/r: disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity: 16.0 gal.

1999 Cougar S CONCEPT ( not actually produced )


The 1999 Mercury Cougar S concept prototype is the product of Ford's Advanced Design and Special Vehicle engineering team. It is an impressive and aggressive package that would have made the Cougar S one of the hottest pieces of equipment in the rapidly expanding sport coupe market. Its unique body is sleeker, lower and wider than the production Cougar, with special lightweight front and rear fascias. Sitting one inch lower and with a front and rear track that is 3 inches wider, the Cougar S concept incorporates a comprehensive aerodynamic package for optimal performance. The concept's exterior presentation is a no-holds-barred performance package highlighted by the large rectangular air intake in the deep front air dam for improved cooling with fog lamps cleverly integrated into scoop shaped recesses. The sides of the concept experimented with extended rocker panel side skirts and curvaceous crisp wheel arches. The distinctively flared fenders cover large 18" specially built 2-piece 6-spoke alloy wheels wearing 235/45ZR-18 Michelin Pilot SX tires. Inside the wheels impressively large Brembo brakes from the SVT Contour demonstrate how seriously Mercury was taking its performance. With 13.1" front discs and 11" rears Cougar S has stopping power to match its uprated power and handling capabilities.

Matching the concept's increased horsepower and improved AWD handling characteristics required meticulous attention to detail from Ford's aerodynamicists. The Cougar S concept has two spoilers, one on the conventional decklid location and another that is integrated with the rear window header . At the rear a new fascia with integrated exhaust pipes flanked by rectangular air vents continues the front air dam's theme. A very Euro-style radio antenna on the windshield header gives a cosmopolitan touch that well suits the image of the Cougar S concept.

The interior features a pair of leather covered Recaro racing seats with unique materials throughout, in addition to the special steering wheel, alloy clutch brake and accelerator pedals. The functional changes are matched by unique graphics on the instrument cluster.


Had the Cougar S been put into production, it would have been a dream come true for "tuners and tweakers." The Cougar S is powered by a modified modular 24 valve V-6 Duratec prototype engine. This strong breathing engine at 3.0 liters is a half liter larger than the production counterpart. It is fed by a modified intake system that feeds cold air through a functional scoop at the base of the wind screen. With available SVT modifications, the motor is capable of over 400 horsepower. Mounted to the modular Duratec powerplant is a drive line taken from the all wheel drive Mondo prototype - A drive line developed in Europe for the Mondo but never put into production. A 5 speed MTX-75 viscous drive, limited slip manual transmission is specially designed to accommodate the drive line.

Even three and a half years after its introduction the Cougar S concept remains a timely expression of the trend toward hot sports coupes. The Cougar S concept is in essentially showroom condition, with excellent exterior paint and an unblemished interior. With Ford's decision to discontinue the production of the Mercury Cougar, the Cougar S concept is the final Cougar Concept.



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