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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  Love the car...too many repairs! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By P schwedler - December 26 - 6:30 am

  This is my type of car. I love the unique look, the V6 power, the roomy hatchback. This is the 1st new car Ive purchased, and Ive taken great care of it. Ive failed the Mass. emmissions test due to a broken sensor. The fuel pump was recalled. The alternator cracked and my car died in rush hour traffic. This all happened in the last few months on a 3 year old car. Glad I got the extended warrenty! The steering is very heavy, but I can deal with that. My friends Jeep Cherokee has a tighter turning radius than my cougar. I love the car, but hate the hassle.

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  Cougar Reveiw - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Rob Webber - July 30 - 10:00 am

  I purchsed this vehicle because I thought it was going to be well manufactued and be a great addition to the Cougar family. It turns out that I was wrong. This car was very sportey from the out side but when you get inside there are many problems and things that Ford Motor Company could have improved on. One, the engine is not that great even though the Duratec engine can have great potental to reach high standards. The seat belt is to small even for a slim woman, the molding on the passenger side door is loose, and the sound system is very crapy.

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  GrrrrrrWOWllll!!!! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By JeffsfirstCougar - June 17 - 10:00 am

  I had been drooling over a Prelude SH until I drove one and kept asking myself if I wanted to spend all that money on something so plain and basic as the SH is.... Once I spotted a Cougar, I researched it and fell head over heels for it. The third day we owned it, a teenage girl ran a stop sign and had this car not been able to react during a swerve and skid she would have totaled this car... I never felt like the car was out of control... Wonderful car!!! C2 models a definite plus...

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  The Sports Ultimate Coupe - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By sunshinechili - May 30 - 2:00 am

  My husband and I were at our lease-end of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. We decided not to keep it, we were in the process of looking for a new car. We had our minds already set. Went Christmas shopping in a mall In Omaha. Seen the Sport Ultimate. The next day we test drove one and ended up purchasing one. I just love everything about it, the get-up and go. The color, the feature and the price was just right.

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  Trading my 2000 for a 2002! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Misifer - April 29 - 10:00 am

  I bought the 2000 for a steal at the end of the model year and had a few problems right out of warranty, (about 40,000 miles). I needed a new fuel pump but my dealership replaced it as if I had the extended warranty. Im now at 52,000 miles in about 21 months and looking to trade it in for the 2002. No other major problems, just that now the Oxygen Sensor Light is stuck on, but it may be related to this fuel pump thing. I get about 32.6 MPG, love how the interior feels, and how the car handles. I could care less about speed but after about 50 MPH this little cat really moves!

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  my2cents - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By prefab - April 29 - 10:00 am

  hello. i owned a 99 i4 5 speed. on a whim, i test drove the car. i was very pleasantly surprised! i never would have given a ford or any other american make a look. i prefer hondas/acuras. nonetheless i bought the cougar. i love(d) the styling, the handling, the braking power. i found the drivers seat extremely comfortable and the mpg was acceptable. i fretted over the reliabilty of the vehicle as i began to have some problems with my own and i noticed that the resale value has plummetted. that is why buyers out there are getting great deals on buying their new cougars. expect poor resale values. i unloaded my car.

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  Cougar XR Type-S, Cosworth V-6 - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Heather - April 23 - 8:10 am

  While trying to research specs about my car, I never seem to be able to find it. It "doesnt exist" according to almost everyone. Even when I needed a few parts to fix my car the computers at the auto shop didnt have my car on their list and couldnt help me. Why is this? Obviously my car exist or it wouldnt be parked in my driveway. My car is a 2002 Cougar XR Type S. It also has a V-6 cosworth engine in it unlike the base models and it was produced/manufactured by Auto Alliance, not Ford. My car also has the special black paint, hood scoop, spoiler, XR badges on the exterior. The interior has black & red leather seats with the cougar logo and XR logo carpets. Cont. in favorites.

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  Great Car - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Lars McCulloch - April 12 - 2:00 am

  Fun! I love this car. My experience has been great. I unfourtuantley got into an accident and it wasnt too expensive to fix.

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  What a great buy for a great car! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Oregonian - January 22 - 2:00 am

  We have had no problems with our 2001 Cougar. It is VERY fun to drive and has a huge interior considering its exterior size. The styling jumps out at others and turns about 20 heads a day when we drive about 20 miles a day. The front and especially rear leg room is generous. Its sad that Mercury is discountinuing the Cougar for 2003, but this is your chance. We recommend this car to any buyer young or old, short or tall. And the price is right too. Normally, the price starts around $16,000. Now, since its getting discountined, you can get a new Cougar for way under $10,000 if that seems believable, but according to our local dealerships, its true.

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  nice car - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By enforcerdfu - December 19 - 10:00 am

  Very fun to drive car.My wife has a C2 and the only prob. we have had is with the fuel gage and miles to empty.Right after we bought it the gage would take about 30 miles after filling up to go to full.Also agree that in acceleration it is not to great but top end is wonderful for those who drive fast on the interstate like me.