Overview & Reviews

All Cougars receive an emergency trunk release as standard equipment, as well as a redesigned floor console. Citrus Gold, Light Blue and Light Sapphire are the three new clearcoat metallic paints available.

• Unique styling, solid handling, large cargo space, faster Cougar S model available.

User Reviews:

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  This car was a LEMON!!! - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By Kevin Chiu - December 27 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 2000 Cougar V6 Sport brand new in January of 2001. After 6 months of driving, I had over 30 pages in work orders. Everything in this car was wrong. Ford spent more money fixing this lemon then I paid for it. To top thing off, Ford Customer Care would not help me. Avoid this lemon!!!

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  Bought a Pretty Car & thats what I got! - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By Sara - November 8 - 10:20 pm

  I bought my 2000 V6 Cougar used and drove it for 2 years with little incident, nothing but routine maintenance. In the two following years I replaced the alternator twice ($600 a pop), manifold intake gaskets about $500, rear brake caliper broke causing brake failure (I would be dead if not for engine brake) $600 for new caliper assemblies and pads. I have also "run out of gas" - completely stalled - when going up hill with 1/4 tank of gas! Had my car towed to the shop just to have it start and run just fine, the second time I topped it up with a jerry can and it was fine. Not yet replaced a fuel pump but its not running well and Ive been told that or dirt in the fuel tank, well see.

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  A fun car for the price - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By black cougar - November 5 - 10:00 am

  I have owned this car since I bought it new in Sept. 1999. I like the cars styling, handling, and acceleration is good with a V6 5 speed manual. The quality has been decent so far when I compare it to friends cars. I have 76,000 miles on it and have only had to replace the alternator, which cost $400 (not cheap). Although the fuel pump is starting to go now. These two problems seem to be typical for Cougars. I am thinking about getting a new car now that this one is older, but I dont see one that I would rather have in the same price range.

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  2000 Mercury Cougar V6 - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By auttie95 - October 25 - 5:02 pm

  I got this car for my first car and so far i had to replace my battery...spend $300 cause my engine light was on but come to find out it was my O2 sensors...my door sensors are all broken and my sunroof is broke...SUCKS ON GAS !!! it also makes a really weird noise when i start it up and the RPMS go crazy

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  Wonderful Car - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By Liz - April 17 - 9:56 am

  I just bought my Cougar last January, and I love it. It drives and handles great. I also learned that on long trips the gas mileage isnt as bad as you would think. I have drove it from North Carolina to Nevada with no problems. Now I am about to drive it from Nevada to Washington and so far the car seems like it has no problems this time, even after not being drove for 7 months. I just wish that the cup holders in the front were better. Besides that its a great car.

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  Looks good, but thats about it. - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By CarlosSeoane - April 10 - 2:00 am

  I bought it October 2003 with 20,000 miles for $ 10,000. Thanks Goodness I bought an extended warranty, because a week after buying it the transmission blew and it cost the warranty 4,000 bucks to fix. It has 26,000 miles now and nothings broken yet, although sometimes it wont start easily and others it feels like its going to die on me when idling. I hate the fact that I cant trust my car.

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  Been Good to me - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By mercowner - January 5 - 10:00 am

  Bought it new and nothing has gone wrong with it yet. Im pretty tall and fit fine in it, which is kinda surprising for being a sport-compact. I average 25 mpg with a v6 and an automatic. Thats with a fair mix of city and highway driving. It is an oddball tire size, so they can be expensive, but I went one size up to a common size and they were cheap. It didnt change the ride or speedometer to where Id notice. Overall if I had the initial buying decision to do over again, Id still buy it.

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  Great, Reliable, Affordable - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By david689 - December 9 - 11:30 pm

  I drive my Cougar every day, 60 miles each way almost with no problems. Gets pretty good mpg. Sporty and safe, the Cougar is the best of both worlds. Not too roomy inside but thats expected.

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  Nice Kitty - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By Rocketman53 - October 7 - 2:00 am

  For you Fast and Furious types, the 2000 Cougar is a much better car than most reviews lead one to think. Yeah, the steering feels a bit heavy, but its a subjective observation. I dont find it objectionable. The power of the 2.5L V-6 is more than adequate, 145 mph top end, while the four wheel disc ABS brakes strong enough to stop you in a hurry. The interior is sleek, and all business. The New Edge look makes the Cougar a real chick magnet. Ford blew it when they discontinued the model line. The prices are a bargain compared to other similar vehicles.

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  Problems, problems - 2000 Mercury Cougar
  By Midge - September 27 - 10:00 am

  The car has been in the shop for numerous rattles, one air conditioner squeak. And, it has broken down three times for the brake safety sensor failure, thus leaving me stranded. The car will not go into gear when the sensor and brake lights fail. The service department doesnt know what is wrong. The car has been in the shop, maybe, 19 times for various repairs.