Overview & Reviews

New colors spruce up the outside, and all Cougars get the formerly optional Convenience Group (cruise, remote keyless illuminated entry and rear wiper/washer) as standard equipment. Evidently, the Zn (Zinc Yellow) feature car from 2001 failed to get buyers' pulses up, so Mercury tries again for 2002 with the XR package, which includes special red or black paint, a rear spoiler, a fake hood scoop and special logos. The Cougar C2 feature vehicle makes a return engagement for 2002. Sadly, the shelved Cougar S never materialized.

• Unique styling, well-tuned suspension, large cargo area.

User Reviews:

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  I HATE my Cougar - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Lyssa - February 19 - 6:10 pm

  I bought my Cougar with 62k miles on it. Ive had nothing but issues since I got the vehicle and have spent thousands fixing it. Now at 84k miles on it me engine is knocking and ready to go. Nothing but Engine problems since Ive had it and other misc. things. The gas mileage is horrible. Everyone Ive known that has owned a Cougar has had issues with the engine or transmission. Take my advice, buy a Honda.

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  Last Cougar? - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By KYCoug - February 13 - 10:00 am

  Really "fun" car to drive, and the price was right ... dont know why it didnt sell better.

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  Great but expensive car - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Brad - January 7 - 7:36 pm

  I got this car a few years ago, and while I absolutely love this car, parts for this car can be very expensive. For a headlamp assemble, new was $400 and used was $450, due to some national back order of parts. A windshield was $500, four tires $290, and radiator $350. E-Bay though has been my friend with this car and has saved me hundreds. An alternator at Advanced Auto Parts cost $120, but on E-Bay I got one for $45 and that included shipping.

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  So far so good - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By mandanstan - December 2 - 11:56 am

  Just bought the car from an individual a few days ago, and enjoy it so far. It handles very well, but, just like everyone else says, it doesnt have the most get up and go. Its definitely a reliable A to B car, but dont go racing anybody. The seller said it was his daughters car and she had never had any problems the 2 years that she had it.

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  LOVE it - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Robin - October 27 - 3:53 am

  Had my 2002 V6 Cougar for 4 years now. I love it...love to drive it, love to look at it. Shocked to read the bad reviews. Ive had no problem what so ever with my girl. (Course, now I hope I didnt "just" look a gift horse in the mouth. I average about 32 MPG. I live in the mountains and love her get up and go! I broke her in hard though, I did not baby her I stomped on the gas peddle at every light just to break her in the way I wanted her to go. She jumps at the lights now. Shes perrrrfect.

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  I love my car - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By W_Sh3a_J - September 4 - 7:33 pm

  Even with my Cougar being a salvage, its awesome. I fixed/replaced some things, all parts were cheap, except getting the reverse fixed. Now my car is all good! And yes, the heater/air is excellent - its real powerful! My Cougar has dual overheads too and they say its rare and that its fast! Also my Cougar is beautiful! Plus, it looks small but its roomy with a big trunk for my system.

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  A++++++ 35th Aniv. - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Platinum Cougar - August 13 - 2:00 am

  Great sports car at compact price!35th Aniv. Model is even better than plain!

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  I Love It! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Lynn - July 3 - 2:56 am

  I purchased my car out of the showroom. I have not had any problems with it at all. It still looks great, love the leather interior and the style and 6 CD changer. It gives good mileage, is comfortable, handles well and has good pickup. Ive had my car now for 6 years and aside from regular oil changes and taking good care of it, I have no complaints.

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  I love my car! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Amanda - June 19 - 1:20 pm

  I have not had my Cougar very long only about a year and I love it, despite the moon roof and the 6 disc cd player dont work, but minor things can be fixed! Otherwise this is a great car! I have a 5 speed and its super fun to drive. They are hot sleek cars that people look at when you drive by! Having the V6 really helps with the outter look! Very sporty reliable car!

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  Dont go to Village Lincoln Mercury - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Jelena - April 19 - 10:00 am

  Worst experiences with a new car purchase. Dealership very unprofessional. New car leaked when it rained,sprinkle,or a car wash.Service told me to “expect water leakage”, they weren’t able to fix it or come up with a solution.It was fixed when I had to take one of them with me through a car wash. Amazing that trained technicians can’t fix a leakage problem after the 4th try. Leakage since day one, air conditioner problem, and after driving past 2,000, you can really tell a difference in the performance. I couldn’t imagine that car lasting more than a year without any more major problems, if I would have kept it.