Overview & Reviews
All Cougars receive an emergency trunk release as standard equipment, as well as a redesigned floor console. Citrus Gold, Light Blue and Light Sapphire are the three new clearcoat metallic paints available.
- Unique styling, solid handling, large cargo space, faster Cougar S model available.
User Reviews:
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Great ride, but falls apart too quick - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By kidfilter - March 14 - 1:43 pmLike many of the reviewers for this car, I started having troubles from day one, nothing too major front headlight was out and a recall for the steering, but still frustrating. My major problem with the car is the fuel system. Troubles started in 2003. I started running out of gas even though the gauge said there was gas in the tank. Now (2007) I cant let the car go below a 1/2 tank without worrying that I may run out of gas. I just replaced the alternator. The cupholder is dangerous. Sounds silly, but wait till you make a tight right turn in one of these babies and have a lap full of scalding coffee. Great handling, fun design. All trunk no backseat. Not good for people over 55".
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Silver Bullet - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By alansf - December 30 - 10:00 amI love the way the car looks and in the first couple of years it was trouble free except for the recalls.
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My cougar has wiring problems - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By slushiesg35 - December 30 - 10:00 amI have had my cougar for 6 months, It was a one owner lease return that had been cared for like no other... I have had nothing but trouble with it, It dies when i get on it, I just smoked my 3rd alternator, I have a had alot of wiring problems... My dash lights have gone out and wont come back on... I have taken very good care of my car and I dont trust it to get me around the block.... I paid 11,500 dollars 4 my car and in 6 months it has lost 2000 dollars of value... TO ANYONE OUT THERE THATS THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE, DONT.... I HATE MY CAR... AND U WILL TOO IF U MAKE THE MISTAKE OF PURCHASING ONE....
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Just a Lemon - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By cougar - October 9 - 9:26 amI loved this car when I first got it. Now as I review it I actually ran out of space I can use. The list or things wrong: 6 alternators, air only works on high, sunroof will not go back only up, fuel system replaced, engine light stays on, lights inside and outside dim when you turn the radio on or air on, you can hear the motor of the air/heater when you first turn it on. I have taken good care of this car only those Ford parts have been used with them installing the parts. I was upside down in payments after the first 3 yrs so I couldnt trade it in. I would not sell this care to anyone-seriously. I looked it to the lemon law but the warranty had expired on the car.
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Mercury Cougar - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By angel42497 - May 20 - 5:27 amI currently have this car, and all the other complaints about this car above are absolutely true. It is a complete gas hog, it has ALOT of mechanical issues, my interior sucks, headlights are horrible. My car has 134k miles on and is expected for problems, but too much. My Engines motor mount is bad, which causes my car to buck leaving me wonder if it will start for me. Hot weather it is TERRIBLE in, after it gets to about 80+ degrees it wont start. I have never had a problem with the cold though it has been negatives many times. Its fuel injector is going out, transmission is bad, and the RPMs get ridiculous. It sputters whenever you hit the gas lightly. Over all it isnt a good first car.
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No Confidence In This Car - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By T-K - May 2 - 10:00 amNegatives: * Replaced fuel pump twice * Been in the shop 5 different times. * Turning radius is terrible (it reminds me of a semi) * Backseats are too small for adults. * Dim Headlights are too dim. * No compartments for change & stuff. Positives: * Tons of trunk room * V6 is fast & fun. * Mercury covered the cost of the fuel pump recall. I have had the car into get serviced many times. The fuel pump has been replaced twice. No one seems to know what is wrong with it. After the redesigned pump was put it, I figured my problems are over. I still have a sluggish engine and I am constantly worried it will break down. Basically, im selling it!
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Stay away from the Cougar - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By blinky1pxp - April 6 - 8:56 amIve had the Mercury Cougar for 2 years now and it already is starting to fall apart. Im having tramission problems. My cat converter needs to be replaced. This car drinks gas like crazy. Its a cool looking car, but not a good buy. This car breaks down a lot and ends up being an expensive couch.
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Worst Car Ive Ever Ridden In my life. - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Joshua - March 9 - 5:00 pmThis vehicle Is not reliable. I just recently wrecked my wougar going 45 and ran straight into a electrical pole. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock in place for the passengers in the backseat. The Cougar is not a good vehicle for a first time driver. Do not buy this car for your teenage daughter or son. It crushes like a can. I put a dent on my front right fender by just leaning on it. It broke down many times for multiple reasons.
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Sporty in looks, Tame under the hood - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By Vonlarl - January 29 - 10:00 amLooks great. Harsh handling in steering wheel. Excellent breaking power. Sluggish reaction to gas pedal. Needs more "getup and go", surprising for the horsepower of the V6. Almost think Im driving a V-Tech with the poor performance in low RPMs. Rigid body-nice for the turns. Poor stock tires, hard rubber that wears normally. Road noise excessive for the poor performance. If it was a true sports car, noise would be consistent. Replacement tires difficult to find and expensive(avg of $120 installed). Fit and finish excellent. Had difficulties with the hatchback trunk cover breaking repeatedly.
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Like other reviewers, loved this car...at first... - 2000 Mercury Cougar
By ms__brown - November 12 - 1:25 amI bought my Coug in 2004 with 50,000 miles on it. Ive had minimal mechanical "failures" but many mechanical problems. The headlights dim a lot and if I have the wipers, headlights and stereo on at the same time, it dies. Sunroof never worked. The car wont start for an hour after its been running in more than 90 degree heat, but the thing ALWAYS starts in the winter, even if its 70 below (bought in ND and never used a block heater). It now has 116,000 miles (I dont drive a lot) and it needs a new suspension, shocks, struts, etc. I recently replaced the front tie rod so I wouldnt die. Shaky after 65 mph. Not kid friendly. No hooks for child seat in the back, so trading.
