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I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my 2000 ...

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I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my 2000 Mercury Cougar. It is an automatic transmission, and whenever I am excellerating between 1000-3000 RPM the engine shakes, coughes, skips, and sputters. Then, over 3000 RPM it seems to run fine. This only happens when the engine is under a load. Any suggestions?
Jon H in Arlington, VA

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Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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March 2 8:18 PM (5 hours and 41 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         

Thanks for the question!

Has any work been done lately?

Does the check engine light come on?

What size engine?

Thanks

Fordanswerman



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March 5 10:01 AM (2 days and 13 hours later)
         
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Hi,

The only work that has been done is that I changed the spark plugs about 3 months ago. The problem started 1 month ago.

Yes, the check engine light is on.

It is a V6 engine.

Jon
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March 5 10:01 AM (24 seconds later)
         
Relist: I still need help.
Hi,

The only work that has been done is that I changed the spark plugs about 3 months ago. The problem started 1 month ago.

Yes, the check engine light is on.

It is a V6 engine.

Jon
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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March 5 10:56 AM (55 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         

Thanks.

Is there a way you can get the fault codes from the computer. This will give us a big to what might be a fault here. So parts stores will pull codes for free.

Thanks

Fordanswerman



FORD MOTOR COMPANY CAR AND POWERSTROKE SPECIALIST FOR OVER 16 YEARS. ASE MASTER SINCE 1991. CURRENTLY WORK AT A MAJOR FORD DEALERSHIP. GIVE ME YOUR FORD PRODUCT QUESTIONS, IF I HELPED, PLEASE HIT THE ACCEPT BUTTON. EXPERTS QUESTIONS ON FORDS WELCOMED
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Fordanswerman -- Auto Service Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 263 Car Accepts
Ford Engine Master/Transmission Master/Chassis Master=Ford Senior Master also Diesel 7.3/6.0
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