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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  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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  sick car - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By CougarFiend - September 27 - 8:06 am

  i just bought my cougar and its sickkkkk,,, i got it for $1800 at a auction and i paid $700 for repairs!! ive been driving for about 3 months and its purrfectt, love it

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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.

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  Dont buy it with big kids! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Superhawk5 - May 6 - 10:00 am

  Bought it new and have had only two problems, the drivers seat belt wouldnt latch, dealer fixed it on warranty. I got some bad gas, three tanks of gas fixed it just like the owners manual said. I dont understand "the engine could use a little more oomph", my wife beat a Nissan 350 Z when she was going to the store. Awesome cornering capability. Keep the Firehawks on it, I got more than 80K miles out of the first set. Mileage exactly what the sticker said. Great value. Didnt get my son to sit in the back before I bought it. First drive in it, he hit his head on the hatchback window. At the time he was 14 and about 56". Now he will not sit in back.

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  Transmission Trouble - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Sue - May 2 - 6:26 pm

  I had to review my car after reading all of these reviews. I love my cars styling, but its NOT the most reliable car Ford ever made. My transmission went out at 92,000 mi. Looks like theres more people with the same trouble. Ive replaced tires several times and a rim that was dented from the low ride. Im buying a Focus next time.

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  This Cats a Dog, but I Love it Anyway - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By B. Grimms - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Some owners seem anxious to complain about their Cougar; maybe Ive just had good luck. Other than the Duratec leaving something to be desired, I couldnt be much happier. After test driving a Celica, Eclipse, and other coupes, I decided on this domestic V6. Ive been impressed by its handling, comfort, and interior design. The pick-up is tepid, however, and I felt compelled to replace the obviously fake scoop. I chose the Zn, but customized most of the special features anyway. Im not sure Id go with yellow again, but its easy to spot in a parking lot. Until I have my midlife crisis, kids or both, Im planning on enjoying this car for awhile.

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  Mercery Cougar - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Kate8989 - January 14 - 4:53 pm

  I bought my Cougar brand new in 2001. Now in 2008 it only has 72,000 miles. In 04 I did start having small problems with the fuel pump. These problems came and went for a couple years. nothing to big until this year my fuel pump went out but I was happy to find when I took it in to the dealership it was under recall so it didnt cost me a dime to repair. Although now I have a problem with the oil pan leaking then burning to make small clouds of white smoke. I took it in to be fixed which is about 12 dollars for the oil pan but since the engine sits on top of the pan it would cost about 3000 to fix all together! Other than that I have had no problems with the car, I love it!