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1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5L MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 6/30/2008 11 Replies

Hi guys I have a problem I never ran into and I'm hoping someone has. This vehicle has both bank 1 and bank 2 cat efficiency codes (po420&430). The post cat o2's are switching fast like a bad cat. My problem is there is a tsb for a reflash. So my question is i...

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Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1999 Mercury Cougar

VIN 1ZWFT61L1X
Engine2.5 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On

Trouble Codes

P0420Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0430Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1999 Mercury Cougar

VIN 1ZWFT61L1X
Engine2.5 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On

Trouble Codes

P0420Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0430Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)