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Old May 6, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Cougar (the car) Problems

i have a problem with my car its a cougar when i start it, it starts to shake then die, but when i try to start it up again it starts fine and runs fine
 
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Old May 6, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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could it be the O2 sensors?
 
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Old May 6, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Well Mike,what year is it and what size motor is in it?It sounds like it might just be a simple bleed back problem where the fuel in the fuel lines bleeds back into the tank,so I would try this first.When you first go to start it,dont crank it,just turn the key to on and wait 5 seconds,then turn the key off,then turn it back on,wait 5 seconds and then crank it over and see if it stays running.
 
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Old May 7, 2004 | 06:24 AM
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Might be the head gaskets.

See this post:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=237060
 
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Old May 7, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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Hope you guys don't mind me plugging another message board.

www.cougarnuts.com

Go there - its a great site for all your Cougar/Thunderbird needs. From Pre-89, MN-12, and even DEW98 - all good. They can certainly help you, they're just as great as all hte guys here on FTE.
 
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