2002 Mercury Cougar Consumer Discussions

Mercury Cougar Engine Questions

• Re: 2002 Mercury Cougar wont start [cougar21]

  Written by: fordfinatic93 on Jun 6, 2011 6:45:51 PM

  There is a sensor directly under the thermostat housing. If the clip breaks and the thermo housing slides the plug out the slightest bit, the car WILL NOT turn over. Reach down, pull the thermostat housing up, and push the plug as far back as you can. If it does no snap into place you can remove the battery and the air box from the throttle body and get a long ... Read More

• 2002 Mercury Cougar wont start

  Written by: vtraudt on Apr 21, 2010 3:33:08 PM

  Have you tried to see if the starter gets voltage when you attempt to crank? I would assume not, since a new starter did not fix the problem. I know that you have to press the brake pedal to close a relay to get voltage to the starter, AND the shifter has to be in P or N. since no voltage gets to the starter, I would check on those circuits ... Read More

• 2002 Mercury Cougar wont start

  Written by: cougar21 on Apr 21, 2010 2:51:29 PM

  My daughter's 2002 mercury cougar has been running fine until the other day, it just died and now wont crank at all. It doesnt turn over at all. We put a new starter on it, thinking that may be the problem, and it has a new battery. All of the lights come on and the door dinger still dings. Not long ago had a bucking issue and we replaced all of ... Read More

• 2002 mercury cougar not working

  Written by: vinnyg06 on Jan 31, 2010 9:41:47 AM

  hello my friends mercury cougar overheaded when the thermostat was put on backwards. sadly she kept driving it until it stopped on its own. when i put the diagnostic code reader on the car it said that cylinder number 2 was misfiring. i pulled the spark plugs out to see if they were damaged but it turns on they are in great shape the only thing is they smell and feel ... Read More

Cougar Support Group - General Maintenance

• Sun roof

  Written by: boeckman on Nov 23, 2008 4:45:12 PM

  Can anyone advise how to manually close the sunroof on 2002 Mercury Cougar? The sunroof is open and will not close. The motor does not make a sound and the fuse is ok... Any suggestions? Thanks

• looking for a door

  Written by: notqytrite on Aug 11, 2008 3:28:14 PM

  I am looking for a driver's side door for my 2002 Mercury Cougar. If anyone has any information, please let me know. Thanks.

Cougar Support Group - Chats On...

• 2002 mercury cougar

  Written by: sunshine78 on Feb 29, 2008 8:50:58 PM

  How can I find leather car seats to replace mine?

Cougar Support Group - General Maintenance

• Re: 02 Mercury Cougar lights flickering [technics42]

  Written by: mikesali96 on Nov 25, 2007 7:59:32 PM

  Please post if you have fixed this problem, my wifes 2002 is doing the samething.

Cougar Support Group - Modifications

• 2002

  Written by: 02mercougar on Jun 25, 2006 10:08:37 AM

  I have a 2002 Mercury Cougar and I am looking to add performance parts to my car. I wanted to add a performance chip to it but I can't find any that I should use. Where can find performance add ons for my car? Email and let me know.

Cougar Support Group - Chats On...

• I was the old timer who griped...

  Written by: burnsmr4 on Jun 12, 2003 1:31:05 PM

  I still check in here every few weeks. I barely ever visit Edmunds.com, though, because my '02 Subaru Forester S has been so reliable. You know the old saying -- never hear anything from anyone until there's something to complain about. I was glad to get rid of my '99 Cougar V-6 back in 2002. It was nothing but headaches for me. I think I got one that the janitorial staff ... Read More

• I'm still here

  Written by: blane on May 2, 2003 5:11:51 PM

  I'm still here, and driving my beautiful '99, even though it has cost me about $900 this year for two problems that should not have happened within the 37K miles that I've driven it. Today's NY Times "Escapes" section has an article about Pontiac Aztek (UGGGGLYYYYY) owners who have similar complaints. The following is an excerpt: "Should the calamity come to pass, Aztek owners will at least find themselves in good ... Read More

• Awesome Cougar!

  Written by: ksuwildcat001 on Jun 4, 2002 3:35:21 PM

  Lmigliore: Based on my experiences with my Cougar I'm going to have to disagree with your comments. My revs instantly drop when I'm stopped at a light and the radio is awesome! Everything appears to well put together and extremely well aligned on all the body parts and interior pieces. Actually this appears so far to be the highest quality car I have ever owned. The includes a 94 Honda Civic ... Read More

• Still Cougaring

  Written by: blane on Jun 1, 2002 6:15:25 AM

  I'm still very happy with my 1999 New Edge Cougar. I drive it every day and aside from a couple of early-on concerns, I've experience none of the supposed horror stories implied by the printed reliability articles. Clearly, due to Mercury's total lack of Cougar advertising, and therefore trashing of my future resale value, I am very displeased with Ford Motor Company and will quite probably never again purchase one of ... Read More

• Ex-Cougar owner weds Christmas Pickle Chick; Subaru vandalized

  Written by: burnsmr4 on Mar 22, 2002 7:21:55 AM

  Atlanta, GA - In startling news today, ex-Cougar owner burnsmr4 was married to the infamous "Christmas Pickle Chick" in Winston-Salem, NC over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. burnsmr4 was spotted at a local country club dancing with and singing to his new bride, the "Christmas Pickle Chick." The bride was given her knickname after she left two big jars of "Christmas pickles" in burnsmr4's then beloved 1999 Mercury Cougar V-6. The ... Read More

• Little Card

  Written by: blane on Mar 17, 2002 2:09:43 PM

  blackcoug1: Don't get me wrong. I'm very happy with my Cougar. But, I too got the "little card" that you received. I didn't think it was worthwhile sending it to where Mercury wanted it sent. Instead I wrote the following letter: Brian P. Kelley, President Lincoln Mercury 19 Technology Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Subject: Mercury Cougar Reference: Your recent Owner Survey Dear Mr. Kelley: I recently received an Owner Survey form ... Read More

• Welcome aboard Aussy

  Written by: ksuwildcat001 on Feb 11, 2002 8:31:38 AM

  Welcome abourd Aussy. Glad to hear of your purchase and that you haven't had any problems. I haven't had any problems with my 2001 C2, so I'm assuming most of the problems are just related to the first 2 years of the Cougar and that Mercury worked out the kinks by the time my 2001 and you 2002 were produced. I still love my car and still get tons of comments ... Read More

• Farewell, CSG...

  Written by: burnsmr4 on Feb 9, 2002 7:35:26 PM

  Folks, It has been a pleasure getting to know some of you during my '99 Mercury Cougar V-6 ownership. Alas, I found a buyer for my car this week. Tonight, my Cougar is in the hands of a GA teen heading off to a college. Definitely a better freshman ride than the hick-ass, late-model, two-tone Ford Ranger which accompanied me to the halls of higher education. I completed a deal on ... Read More

• Sport Options & general issues

  Written by: ksuwildcat001 on Nov 11, 2001 4:31:14 PM

  I personally think the sport seats are better than the regular seats. In my opinion they are much better bolstered(ie: hold you in the seat on hard fast turns better) and I also like the having the adjustable headrest. I would get the power lumbar support if you intend to drive long distances in your Cougar. I have it on my 2001 and it really helps out on long drives. I've ... Read More

• Edmund's gives Cougar last place :-(

  Written by: dgemini on Nov 23, 2001 11:56:14 PM

  Just read the review of Edmund's 2001-2002 Sport Coupe Comparison Test. When I clicked on last place I knew the Cougar would be last (even though I secretly hoped it would be higher) One of the worst things about the article is that I have been looking for a review on the Cougar to see how it compared to the latest comptetion. It was really sad to see the same things ... Read More

• 2002 cougar finally

  Written by: aussy on Oct 25, 2001 9:56:17 PM

  ok...after a week of hasseling with my dealership trying to get a 2002 cougar w/ 5 speed the way i want it...they finally complained to the regional mercury rep and got the "straight" story...the only 5 speeds produced in the initial manufactur of the 02 cougar was the XR edition....the rest of the first run was automatics....so...now i am being told that the 5 speeds are in the manufacturing pipe.....i have ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: stageleft on Sep 21, 2001 6:26:35 AM

  So goeth the way of the Cougar ... Rattles, squeaks, hums, moans, creaks, clunks and yawns. These are the things that were on the minds of Cougar owners since day one. I remember way back, in 1998 when this whole CSG thing started, about a dozen people with the first delivery of cars were mentioning various first-year-glitches that we hoped would be fixed under warranty and fixed in the QC during ... Read More

Mercury Cougar

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  Written by: stageleft on Jul 12, 2001 5:35:20 AM

  It is odd that they would have removed ABS as a standard feature on the V6's. I recently read an article about the new 2001-2002 which mentioned something about ABS not being standard. In 1998 when I bought my 1999 Cougar, ABS was standard with the V6 because of the added weight and HP. I got the Manual Transmission because I love to "row my own" and I also got the ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: stageleft on Mar 13, 2001 6:06:47 AM

  Pocohantas: When was that "prediction" made though? I've been all around the block with future Cougars, and "what might be's" and every prediction in there has been scrapped. What you don't predict, however, is that the Mercury Cougar is possibly not even going to be produced past 2002 ... Sad though that may be. It was almost nice to have a light at the end of the tunnel, but the 3.0L ... Read More

• smc7 & fish8- Mercury Couger S version in 2002.

  Written by: pocahontas on Mar 12, 2001 3:05:53 PM

  According to Edmunds' Future Telling, Mercury is to release the Cougar S version in 2002. For future reference, you'll find this section via Edmunds' editorial section link on the front page. Once you're in the main editorial section, look for future telling in the right hand column. Good luck. ;-) Pocahontas Host Hatchbacks Message Board

Cougar Support Group - Chats On...

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  Written by: stageleft on Feb 17, 2001 6:14:32 AM

  Confucious also say: Person who go to bed with itchy backside wake up with stinky fingers. :-) Oh, and I'm sure our contacts are LOooviNG this banter about rival automakers. Maybe comments like that is what will wake the suits at FMC up from the blue-oval dream they've been living in (and limiting themselves to). If they wanted to draw people into Mercury dealerships with the introduction of the Cougar, they ... Read More

• Bad News

  Written by: jimcal1 on Dec 23, 2000 12:31:50 AM

  I found the following on the Lincolns of Distinction site (www.markviii.org). Bad news indeed, if true. "I'm just the messenger on this one. In speaking with a Ford employee, in a VERY HIGH UP posistion, I understand that this past weekend, behind closed doors, in the "Glass House" in Dearborn, the directive was given out. Cease all design divisions work pertaining to Mercury. Cancel all future design teams. Stick a fork ... Read More

Cougar Support Group - Bigger & Better

• Replies & stuff:

  Written by: gustafsc on Oct 30, 2000 2:24:52 PM

  camelard: Yeah, the computer revolution only allows you to create hardcopy for file faster than a typewriter, and to deliver it to others by wire so that they can make hardcopy. Lefty: Aint life fun on the edge!!! ;-) Saw in the auto section of the Chicago Tribune, a picture of what is purported to be a 2002 Mercury "Coupe". (photo credit was Popular Mechanics) Said to be a 4-door version ... Read More

• SEATS...

  Written by: jrp6977 on Aug 17, 2000 4:02:07 AM

  MWS: I think the seats in the "Sun and Fun" zinc yellow Cougar are much better looking than the '99 and'00 model. I have yet to sit in them to check comfort. Now, if you'd just fix that tilt wheel...The 2002 Mountaineer looks like a winner too. Its too bad Mercury isn't getting a version of the Escape/Tribute though. How about a bigger coupe to complement the Cougar? Just a thought... ... Read More