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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  Great car, whats with all the haters? - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By duby - December 19 - 2:00 am

  My 2002 Mercury Cougar V6 sport is one of the best looking cars on the road. I cant stand reading all the poor reviews on this car. Whats wrong with it? Its not as fast as a mustang cobra? If you want a fast car, get something else. Its not like the cougar is slow. I can hang with celicas and V6 stangs. PLus, the cougar looks better. What else can you ask for? This is a TREMENDOUS car if youre looking for a sports car for under or around $20,000.

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  Love that Cougar - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By shelkatt - November 29 - 10:00 am

  Absolutely love my car!! It is an XR and bright red. It is very fun to drive and in my opinion it is the sharpest looking car around the small town I live in.It is too bad that they are no longer made.

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  I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By cougarfanatic - November 22 - 11:59 am

  My cougar is the best car ever!! It is definitely a head turner. Its exterior is white with a red stripe. the interior is black and red. it is very fun to drive esp. in deep curves. it handles very well. This is not only a aprts car for girls!! I get approached by guys all the time about my car. I recently purchased this car for $1500. the previous owners thought that it needed a new computer. but once i got it home i noticed that the spark plugs were on wrong. lol so i got this great sexy car for cheap. i would give this car a 5 in every category but the back seat isnt to comfy. other than that this car is the best ever.!!!!

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  the car - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By mark stahlnecker - October 22 - 2:00 am

  great car, great ride, great price.

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  2001 Mercury Cougar - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By RFarrell - September 25 - 8:30 am

  Had a 1999 Cougar. Bought the 2001. Large improvement in interior styling and feel(driveability). Could use some more power, but then again cant every car? I am very happy with my car. Handles well. Firm but not harsh ride. Nice styling. Good quality interior materials. A good value.

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  Put some work into it and its way better - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By BS - July 25 - 2:20 am

  I bought this car with stock (V6) features a bit under a year ago with 30,000 miles on it and it was ok i guess, performance wise. It could beat a V6 mustang anyway (yea woo-hoo). Since then Ive spent maybe $1500 on performance parts off ebay and installing them myself and its made a world of difference. The Dual Exhaust with a couple of flowmasters and the cold air intake (about $500 for both) really add a lot of power, and a decent suspension that went for about $450 made this thing handle turns easily at 45+ mph (although it doesnt balance well). A few other small mods and this cars performance can keep up with its fast looks. Keeps up with a friends souped-up RSX easily!

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  Worst car I ever owned - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By dannj1 - May 26 - 12:48 am

  From the start, I had all sorts of issues with my car. Maybe I got a lemon, but I took care if it and followed the regular maintenance schedule, still had all sorts of costly issues. Radio, interior peeling despite armoral on a regular basis, This car is the one car that made me turn from Ford made products and buy a Toyota, and Im a buy American type of person!

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  Bought a Cougar Again - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Katherine - March 17 - 2:00 am

  This is my second cougar - many little annoyances in the 1999 model year were fixed in the 2002 (coin slots added, cup holder upgraded, no more plastic grate on front w/ pieces that pop out, CD changer in dash instead of trunk). Its a peppy car, a perfect fit, and has an eye-catching look. Not meant for big/tall people and the back seats are more useful folded down for more trunk space than as seats. Great for people who cant see over the steering wheels in typical mid-sized cars and for those who haul more stuff than people. Can roll down the windows, open the sunroof, and not get blown to bits.

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  Cougar - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Bobothechimp - February 18 - 10:00 am

  I have had to take my car into the shop several times for different problems. I have had the stereo replaced 3 times and it still does not function properly. I still love the car just wish it would have been built better.

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  The best car for the money "excellent" - 2002 Mercury Cougar
  By Raymond A. Garrido - February 16 - 10:00 am

  I really wasnt thinking to buy a new a car, but I have to admit that when i test drove the Cougar v6 with the c2 package I fell in love with it!! With the help of the Salesman Mr. Carlo everything went smoothly, needless to say that Mr. Alvarez the finance Mgr. put every effort on it, I got a good interest rate & a cash rebate, the car handles like a European car, the performance only compared with a good Sport Car it has plenty of power, I when I knew about a tune-ups every 100,000 miles I said the American Automotive Industry finally got it.! Its very confortable for two people (in the front) forget 4 on a trip.