How to service and repair the Spark Plug Wire on Mercury Cougar?

The repair process for spark plug wire starts by removing throttle cable and speed control cable from engine cover followed by taking spark plug wires off the ignition coil. Remove first the variable camshaft timing solenoid electrical connector grommet which is located on the engine cover then disconnect its attached electrical connector. To disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs apply rotating motion while unclipping the wires from their retainers. Pulling on spark plug wires should always be avoided as they should simply break the seal on the spark plug by rotating the connector. The process of uninstalling the spark plug wires ends when all wires are off and installation starts with its reverse sequence. Installation of spark plug wire connectors requires silicon dielectric compound either as part D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent according to Ford standard ESE-M1C171-A.

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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F4PZ-12259-G
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- Other Name: Wire Assembly - Ignition; Spark Plug Wire
- Replaces: F4PZ-12259-F
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F6RZ-12259-AD
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- Other Name: Wire Assembly - Ignition; Spark Plug Wire; Plug Wire Set
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- 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F5PZ-12259-JA
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- Other Name: Kit; Spark Plug Wire; Plug Wire Set
- Manufacturer Note: Parts List No. 55
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar | V6 | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: E8PZ-12259-A
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- Other Name: Kit; Spark Plug Wire
- Replaces: E6PZ-12259-H
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: E4PZ12259FR
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- Other Name: Kit; Spark Plug Wire
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- 1984-1987 Mercury Cougar | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: E9PZ-12259-G
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- Other Name: Kit; Spark Plug Wire
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- 1984-1988 Mercury Cougar | Base, LS, XR-7 | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: 1U2Z-12259-AA
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- Other Name: Kit; Spark Plug Wire; Plug Wire Set
- Manufacturer Note: Parts List No. 72
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Mercury Cougar | Base, S, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F8PZ-12259-MA
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- Other Name: Kit; Spark Plug Wire
- Manufacturer Note: Parts List No. 64
- Replaces: F6PZ-12259-LD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1994-1997 Mercury Cougar | XR-7 | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F4PZ-12259-J
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- Other Name: Wire Assembly - Ignition; Spark Plug Wire
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1995 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F4PZ-12259-H
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Wire Assembly - Ignition; Spark Plug Wire
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: F1PZ-12259-B
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- Other Name: Wire Assembly - Ignition; Spark Plug Wire
- Manufacturer Note: Parts List No. 40
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Mercury Cougar | LS, XR-7 | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Cougar Cable Set Part Number: E4PZ12259B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Spark Plug; Spark Plug Wire
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Mercury Cougar | Base, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

Mercury Cougar Spark Plug Wire

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To be specific, in starting the vehicles Mercury Cougar has some specific Spark Plug Wire that is used as the link between ignition coil and spark plugs for the electrical supply. They are also referred to as high tension leads or HT leads they are carefully made with heat resistant insulating to avoid arcing and long durability. Both spark plug wires come in accurate cut length and come with a metal terminal for properly connecting to the spark plugs. Some advanced technologies include resistive conductor, inductor coil, and other anti-interference technologies. A few of the optimal spark plug wires have a built-in brass terminal which offers a way of reducing corrosion. Some engines had a coil wire, newer models came with coil packs or individual ignition coils that sits right on spark plugs, eliminating wires running between spark plugs an coils. It is important therefore that these wires are well maintained and placed appropriately so as to produce the optimal of the engine and at the same time have the durability of the engine enhanced.

Mercury Cougar Spark Plug Wire Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the Spark Plug Wire on Mercury Cougar?
A:
The repair process for spark plug wire starts by removing Throttle Cable and speed control cable from engine cover followed by taking spark plug wires off the Ignition Coil. Remove first the variable camshaft timing solenoid electrical connector grommet which is located on the engine cover then disconnect its attached electrical connector. To disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs apply rotating motion while unclipping the wires from their retainers. Pulling on spark plug wires should always be avoided as they should simply break the seal on the spark plug by rotating the connector. The process of uninstalling the spark plug wires ends when all wires are off and installation starts with its reverse sequence. Installation of spark plug wire connectors requires silicon dielectric compound either as part D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent according to Ford standard ESE-M1C171-A.