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1998 Ford Cougar Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Brakes, Catalytic converter.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.

Asked on November 15, 2012

Ford Cougar Battery Problem

Thanks Jacobandnickolas My ford cougar 2.5 v6 is getting 4mpg whats wrong with it just got a new MOT help iv been looking at it all day and i cant find any leeks and the light is not on do u think i should unplug the battery and start fresh or should i get a new fuel regulator or do u think its compensating for something all this started when i picked up my car from mot and had the brakes all dun
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Replied on November 15, 2012

That is really poor mileage. You can try to reset the computer to see if that helps. Other than that, a tune up could help, check to make sure the catalytic converter isn't plugged, check fuel pressure...

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