2000 Mercury Cougar SE review from North America
"Cougar - A great value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car would stutter, hesitate and die when the fuel gage was below 1/4 tank. The fuel pump was ultimately replaced after a recall, and after being accused of running out of gas by the service department.
The trunk release button failed to work and the "motor" or mechanism was replaced.
General comments?
The fuel pump problem was very aggravating for quite some time. I was almost ready to sell the car when I received the notice of recall in the mail. I have not had any problems with the fuel pump since it was replaced.
I am very happy with the performance and look of the car. I will always buy a Ford product.
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| Disappointing and expensive to maintain in the long run |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2004 |