Overview & Reviews

Exterior and interior changes are extensive for the Cougar. At first glance outside, you'll notice new front and rear fascias, new headlights with a projector and reflector system, a new grille, a new spoiler, new foglights and 16-inch painted or 17-inch machined aluminum wheels. New clearcoat metallic colors include Dark Shadow Grey, Tropic Green, French Blue and Sunburst Gold. Later in the year, two special editions -- the Cougar Zn and C2 -- will be offered.

• Unique styling, solid handling, large cargo space.

User Reviews:

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  A well built vehicle - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Joseph - April 26 - 3:36 am

  Bought my Cougar private in May 2002. The vehicle had only 15,000km and was like new. Accident free, and maintained excellent. I have had very few problems with this vehicle in the last 4 years. Although I feel I had to replace the tires quite early into its life. My new tires are better than the originals. Not so fast when you take off, but the Cougar gains it momentum quickly into its take off. But yes, it could have used a bit more power. Styling is great, adn more than enough interior space for the 2 front passengers. The car had huge potential, and its a huge shame its life has been ended. Overall, a great car.

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  A pretty AMAZING car! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By cwe005 - August 10 - 2:16 pm

  Its a 2001 Mercury Cougar ZN. Its got close to 150,000 mi, and its a precision build machine! Like everyone says, it doesnt have a whole lot of power but the fact that it weighs close to 3500 lbs doesnt help either. Its amazing to drive. Corners like a beast, brakes like a beast, looks like a beast. Its a ZN, and its had routine things go wrong with it (water pump, burnt out blinker bulbs, CD got stuck, transmission rebuilt) Its still amazing to drive though, on smooth pavement it rides like its on a cloud. 17" rims mean tires are CRAZY expensive, but they make the car look amazing though! This is the sportiest daily driver you can have. But never get over 3K rpm, because I get 15 MPG

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  This Cougar LOVES her Cougar! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By alznwonderland - June 8 - 2:25 am

  I bought my Cougar in 2003 with 19,000 miles on it. 88,000 miles later, I have had to sink about $2,000 in her. But for me, she is worth it. I get compliments all the time about how cool looking this car is. I have replaced the computer, brakes, and most recently, the coil. I was having problems with surging, a gulping or missing action when I accelerated and my mechanic couldnt figure out what the problem was. I found that in 2004, the fuel module had been recalled and was effective to have it replaced until October, 2011. It was at that time the seviceman told me the coil is what was causing the "missing" affect. I had a friend replace it for $70.00. Runs like new again! I love this car!

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  I Love It - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By TheJew - December 1 - 2:36 am

  he I4 is awesome, plenty of power, and easy to upgrade, same engine as ZX2 and SVT. Lots of aftermarket parts available. I bought it with 74K miles on it, and it still gets an impressive 27mpg in the city and around 30mpg on the highway. I upgraded the rims & tires, and added a Cold Air Intake, Aftermaket exhaust, throttebody spacer, and new plugs with NoLogy spark plug wires. Previous owner had already put Koni Gas Shocks on it. It now Dynos out at 235whp, and 220tq at the wheels.

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  The Good, Bad and Ugly - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Jakesmommy1 - May 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought my car on October 31 2001. I loved this car until the engine, in 2003, decided to blow up on me going down the freeway. I had the oil changed every 500 miles and it still blew up. Now $5500.00 later, they took the cougar off the market to put in a mustang engine to replace the old one. The steering column came apart, the back seat is not meant for taller people. The trunk doesnt open unless you lift up on it, as you turn the key or push the button.There was a recall on a fuel pump part, which causes the hesitation in the get up in go! NOT A GOOD CAR IF YOU HAVE A BABY!!!

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  Rabs 2001 Cougar - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Rab5862 - March 30 - 7:13 pm

  This is an excellent car with good handling. Bit short on power but alot of fun to drive.

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  almost purrrrfect - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By nmgprincess - May 21 - 9:20 pm

  love to drive. could do without bucking when sensors need replaced, which seems to often. would like to have better gas mileage.

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  What Is The Mileage Expectancy? - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Jocelyn - January 15 - 1:46 am

  Ive enjoyed my Cougar. I replaced the transmission at about 60,000 miles but it was my fault it messed up. Im more interested in the mileage expectancy of a 2001 Mercury Cougar? Mine has 96,500 and Im having to drive from Tennessee to Ohio about once a month and wonder how long that will last?

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  Palm Springs to Highway 15 Drive - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Indio to Idlewild - October 12 - 6:46 am

  ... the Cougar V6 performed quite well over the pass (zero to 4500 ft) from Palm Springs to Idlewild to Highway 15 up to Hemet. I had driven the Celica GT, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and Lexus SC300 as well on this route. Fuel economy was impressive the whole trip. Overall good value domestic sports coupe.

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  middle of the road - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By A Driver - June 10 - 2:36 pm

  Although performance doesn t close to match the looks of the car, its been very dependable. A little over 60k and no problems, however ergonomics leave much to desire (why cant I shift if my passenger is fiddling with the radio?) and the steering is soooooo stiff. Im not sure who this car is made for since I find the dash too high and seat too low and my husband doesnt have enough head room. In general, the seats are really uncomfortable.