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The Cougar Curse is here as well.
clayman, 10/01/2003
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Transmission Trouble
Sue, 03/14/2006
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I had to review my car after reading all of these reviews. I love my car's styling, but it's NOT the most reliable car Ford ever made. My transmission went out at 92,000 mi. Looks like there's more people with the same trouble. I've replaced tires several times and a rim that was dented from the low ride. I'm buying a Focus next time.
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The Good, Bad and Ugly
Jakesmommy1, 10/20/2004
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought my car on October 31 2001. I loved this car until the engine, in 2003, decided to blow up on me going down the freeway. I had the oil changed every 500 miles and it still blew up. Now $5500.00 later, they took the cougar off the market to put in a mustang engine to replace the old one. The steering column came apart, the back seat is not meant for taller people. The trunk doesn't open unless you lift up on it, as you turn the key or push the button.There was a recall on a fuel pump part, which causes the hesitation in the get up in go! NOT A GOOD CAR IF YOU HAVE A BABY!!!
Wife's Car!
Tony & Lana C, 01/21/2008
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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We have had this car since 2001 and it has had no problems. Minor things that regular maint takes care of. It is not for a person over 5'6" to drive and don't think of putting avg size people in the back seats. Other than that we love the V-6 and the power it gives on the highway. I'd buy another one.
Gorgeous car
Wr85H, 03/09/2004
2001 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought my cougar just over a year ago and have had not a single problem. I have the ZN package and everyone takes a second look at this car. Excellent cornering and braking with the 17" tires. Interior is great looking for a car of this price.