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FRONT ROTORS PROBLEM
Steve Masch, 10/24/2002
2002 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I drove the Cougar over 90K miles. Automatic transmission, still averaging 23.5 Miles per gallong. I usually cruise at 85-90 Miles per Hour. The car is still driving strong but it was not built as well as I thought and it started to fall apart. Minor things for the most but the biggest problem has been the FRONT ROTORS that KEEP ON WORPING. I do drive quite aggressively and brake accordingly but I had to bring the car back for rotors replacements twice and had them substituted twice till I decided to shallow out a few hundreds for high performance parts. The sunroot too is easily damageable, twice I had to have it fixed.
Be glad it's gone!
Big John, 01/19/2003
2002 Mercury Cougar Sport Ultimate 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I thought I'd give Ford one more chance, but I should have bought Japanese car. Rough engine performance, tires vibrate, no low-end torque, squeaks, hood needed to be painted, and now CD player giving me trouble. Looks are deceiving and you get what you pay for. A lot of car for money, but want to trade out now and get a quality vehicle with some performance. Way down on horsepower compared to other V6 sport coupes.
2002 Mercury Cougar for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,995429 mi away
- Sport 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $4,999791 mi away
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $3,9951,296 mi away
Bought a Cougar Again
Katherine, 02/07/2003
2002 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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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). It's 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 can't 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.
2001 Mercury Cougar
RFarrell, 03/08/2002
2002 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Had a 1999 Cougar. Bought the 2001. Large improvement in interior styling and feel(driveability). Could use some more power, but then again can't 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.
GrrrrrrWOWllll!!!!
Jeff'sfirstCougar, 04/14/2002
2002 Mercury Cougar 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I had been drooling over a Prelude SH until I drove one and kept asking myself if I wanted to spend all that money on something so plain and basic as the SH is.... Once I spotted a Cougar, I researched it and fell head over heels for it. The third day we owned it, a teenage girl ran a stop sign and had this car not been able to react during a swerve and skid she would have totaled this car... I never felt like the car was out of control... Wonderful car!!! C2 model's a definite plus...