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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  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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  Transmission Blowout - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Karlina Dunston - September 14 - 5:23 am

  I own a Mercury Cougar and it has 58,000 miles on it. I always got the car serviced at the dealer, and the transmission went out on me with no signs. It just went out at 58,000 miles.

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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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  Great car - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By j193079 - April 18 - 10:00 am

  This has been a great car. I have enjoyed everything about it. It has 56,000 miles and has never had to be worked on.

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  Great fun and sporty Car - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By modette - April 4 - 10:00 am

  I got my 2001 Cougar ZN just over a year ago and I got 20K mile salready on my car. Its a great car that makes driving fun. HP could be at least 200HP but 170HP is not bad at all in it. I have the following options: 5-speed, ZN Package, ABS, 6-disc indash cd changer, power drivers seat, 17" rims. My friends have driven my Cougar and all love it. Car also gets 30mph on the Interstate if your not at 140mph and actually do the speed limit ;-)

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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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  Great starter car. - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Enos - November 23 - 10:36 am

  Bought this car new to ride in college and have enjoyed it quite a bit in the 6 years I have owned it. I had a problem with the exhaust within the first year and the part was recalled I think. Since Ford payed for the replacement and I have had no problems since, I am quite satisfied. I find the car to be one of the most comfortable I have ever driven but I am a bit short at 57" 170 pounds. Its definitly not meant for bigger people. The steering radius leaves a little to be desired and if you stick to the factory recomended tires, they can be quite expensive to replace. Those aside, I am very happy with the purchase and recomend it to anyone who isnt under 510" 250 pounds.

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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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  MY CAT - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By nrt - May 6 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE IT IT IS SAFE ON ROAD,AND GOOD FOR SPEEDING.

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  Sweet Ride! Excellent Vehicle. - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Drathon - April 19 - 3:56 am

  I have owned this car for almost six months now; and have enjoyed almost every minute of it. Pickup in first gear was a little slow, until I installed a short air intake, and new perfomance muffler; now this car has excellent acceleration. The 5 speed manual transmission is perfect, I love the shift. Exterior of the car is awesome, and interior is nice too. My only major problem has been my sunroof. It was supposed to have been replaced before I bought the car HA! Its not any better than the old one, it still leaks. Very aggravating to come out to your car after a rain, and get soaked as you drive down the road. Overall, I love the car to drive, but, being a Ford, it does have problems.