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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  worst car ive owned - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By prpcpd - January 6 - 8:00 pm

  will never buy another ford again. be ready to drop alot of money on repairs. everytime car hits the shop(which was often), be ready to spend at least $1000. tires are ridiculous, and mpg sucks (i got 15.6).

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  Its a Tank... - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By 2carguy - October 19 - 11:23 am

  Just you all know this car was pass on to me after my mom passed on last year. So far the cougar has been great to me. Although its a gas guzzler and thats do to it being we 2 tons. To me its a girls car but it was my moms so i drive it and plus it only has 33,000 on it. Pretty good for a 2001. The cougar is my second ride and so far its been fun. I see so many cougar lately on the road but i never see the one like mine. My cougar has added features that was being put on the 2002.

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  Wifes Car! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Tony & Lana C - October 10 - 1:20 pm

  We have had this car since 2001 and it has had no problems. Minor things that regular maint takes care of. It is not for a person over 56" to drive and dont think of putting avg size people in the back seats. Other than that we love the V-6 and the power it gives on the highway. Id buy another one.

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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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  Excellent Vehicle!!! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Estranged - December 20 - 7:43 pm

  I got my custom V6 manual in Feb01. Its custom cause I got convenience package + ABS brks. Its very fun to drive (both the stick and auto). Transmsn is designed/made in Germany and it shows! A very european car, with a huge trunk. The biggest plus of this car is handling. It has a computer: "temperature outside", "average speed", "mpg", and best of all "miles before empty tank". Id also say that chicks dig the car - one made me roll down my window on the hiway to say how cool my car was.

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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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  lemon law should apply - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Cougarowner - May 30 - 10:00 am

  Overall I am displeased with this model. The mercury gods could have put a little more than 170hp under the hood, but what this car lacks in power, It sure makes up for in handling!! Semi- smooth ride, Has its Corvette like qualities, Corners on rails! I once made a 80 deg. turn at 65 mph in a 4 wheel drift, She went right where I wanted her to just by hitting or letting off the gas. However, Things are not all well in the Cougar stable. The 99 Cougar allong with select 2001s are having PCM programing problems. Causing hesitation in 1st and 2nd gears. Replacement of the PCM chip will determine which gear this problem will show up in.

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  Never again - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By illstickwithmopar - June 6 - 10:00 am

  True this vehicle may be a blast to drive but the design quality of this car leaves tons to be desired. First off the fuel injectors are of poor quality having had one go out about a month after I had bought the car. The body molding especially on the front bumper was put together by 3yr olds, not to mention all the recalls that were involved. I would expect better quality and reliability from a new model.

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  Sweet! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By IndyCougar - March 12 - 10:00 am

  I was initially hesistant to purchase this car but, all it took was one short test drive and I was sold! A little weak on power in the V6 but, the handling and other performance enhancements more than make up for that. Great ride, great handling and decent power, not too mention striking, "ahead of its time" looks!