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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  Id buy it again. - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By nice kitty - December 27 - 1:13 am

  First off this is not a drag car, a good number of the newer cars will stomp this one in the quarter. This car does however love carving the curves. Feels pretty solid on the road. Does well in the snow, sits a little low so watch the ice boulders in the road. Seat holds the passengers well. Back seat is made for small people.

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  I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER MERCURY/ FORD - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By xrpmnkwx - December 9 - 2:00 am

  I HAVE A 2001 ZN. I LOVED THE CAR WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. I LOVE THE STYLE AND LOOK OF IT. THEN ALL THE PROBLEMS STARTED. MAJOR MOTOR TAP AT 20,000 MILES THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AFTER ALL THE HASSEL THEY PUT ME THROUGH. 2 WEEKS LATER TRANSMISION WENT. 2 MONTHS LATER LOST 2ND GEAR AND THE TRANS WAS REBUILT. NOW AT 36,000 IT HESITATES THROUGH ALL THE GEARS. I CANT GO OVER 3000 RPM WITHOUT IT BUCKING AND HESITATING. I ACTUALLY CANT STAND THE CAR ANYMORE. PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM ITS REDICIULOUS!!!!!

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  Tough little car - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By barry - July 23 - 7:50 pm

  This car is very economical to drive. Not just the mileage, but also maintenance and repairs (which have been few) FYI it does have a recalled fuel pump, which I havent taken care of bacause problems dont surface if you keep the tank over half full --- thats easier than keeping it in the dealership for an entire day;

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  Better than the Edmunds Review! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By ksuwildcat001 - March 22 - 12:00 am

  I have to disagree with the Edmunds review. I bought a fully loaded 2001 C2 Cougar and I couldnt be happier with it. The interior is extremely comfortable and very well laid out with each to use controls. No problems so far and I already have 10,000 miles on my Cat. Very comfortable car to drive long distances, handles great, and stops on a dime. I highly recommend the Cougar to anyone looking for a sporty car.

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  I love my Cougar! - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By Simone - February 22 - 9:56 pm

  This is my second Cougar, ordered the 1999 sight unseen & was so happy with it that I leased the 2001. Then the lease expired & Mercury stopped making these so I BOUGHT it & have not been sorry a day. Excellent performance, have only had to replace tires, nothing else. Wish Ford would bring them back, so sporty & sharp looking!

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  2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V-6 - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By CelicaTuner - February 17 - 9:03 am

  I bought this car used with 71,000 miles in summer of 07. Looks really sleek. Has a fun look to it. Gas mileage is decent. I average around 24mpg city/highway. The transmission rotted through at around 80000 miles costing me $1,300. The sunroof failed to operate at around 82,000 miles. This car is a looker. Many compliments recieved. I wash and wax every weekend if possible.

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  Great on gas but a MONEY PIT - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By richie19r - December 15 - 5:20 am

  Bought it with 79k for my wife in 98. Has 112k now. Car looks great outside, inside is a little small. I dont know what everyone is talking about with the gas, i average 35 mpg going 60, and about 32 mpg going 70. so far, replaced both rear shocks, fuel pump, both timing chains, water pump, plugs, wires, all 4 brakes. Now I have about 3 different noises coming from the car, in which all i cant find. Im tired of dropping money into it. As soon as something is fixed, something else needs fixed. I dont recommend it to anyone that cant work on cars!!

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  EXCELLENT CAR FOR THE $$$ - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By ANTHONYN925 - December 9 - 2:00 am

  BETTER THAN THE FORD MUSTANG. YOU REALLY DONT SEE THAT MANY OF THEM ON THE ROAD, SO WHEN YOU DO, PEOPLE STARE ALITTLE LONGER AT THE 2001 COUGAR.

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  The Cougar Curse is here as well. - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By clayman - March 29 - 10:00 am

  Loved my cougar when I got it.Parents wanted a good car that could handle LOTS of miles for when I left for college(I drive back and forth from Norman Oklahoma (Go Sooners!),sometimes twice a month, the car is a little over 2 years old, and has 87,000 on it)At 11k, brakes where bad, 34k new transmission put in, week later the drivers side window stopped.CD player skips like mad.Trunk pop still does not work.At 60k ,transmission replaced again. 6 months ago,the door handle on the pass side broke.I constantly find nuts and bolts on the floor of the car, from diffrent places in the dash.

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  Despite problems, I love this car - 2001 Mercury Cougar
  By mu4120 - December 4 - 1:56 pm

  I rolled this car off the lot with 22 miles on it and nearly 7 years and 139,000 miles later I am still driving it. The transmission did go out around 64,00 and the fuel pump was replaced (both under warranty). Other than normal wear and tear, this car is great. People still compliment me on it, and I love to drive it. However I hate how small the backseat is. I now have two kids and its way too small, but we deal with it. I wish it took off faster and the mileage isnt real great - in my opinion. However it does the job and looks great and gets me from point A to point B. I hate buying tires because they are expensive with the 17 inch rims. But I still love the car, regardless.