2001 Mercury Cougar review from North America
"Last Ford product we will ever buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catastrophic engine failure @ 1300 miles - cause not known - replaced with crate engine under warranty - dealer not allowed to examine failed engine.
Windshield washer reservoir cracked/leaked - replaced under warranty.
Seat belt retractor failed - replaced under warranty.
Coil pack failed - replaced @ $500.
Sway bar bushing failed - replaced @ $250.
Driver side exterior door handle failed.
Transmission mainshaft seal leak.
Rubber moldings on antenna rotted/cracked.
Defroster vent/diffuser in dashboard won't stay fastened at end clips.
Graphics/lettering on dashboard faded and worn off.
Cougar emblem on steering wheel has internal pitting.
General comments?
Liked styling and features of this car. Performance reasonable. Quality abysmal.
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| Very sporty look with not so sporty interior |
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| Nice ride inside and out! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 liter V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 88 |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2009 |