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Mercury Cougar

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$3,025 - $3,200

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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

Dwindling sales killed off the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar coupes. But Ford resurrected the Cougar with a dramatically styled body mounted on the platform of the competent Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique sedans. The Cougar comes with a 2.0-liter,125-hp Four or a 2.5-liter, 170-hp V6, and with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic (which is available only with the V6). The Cougar is  a nicely executed coupe— nimble, and sporty, though at the cost of a stiff ride and a cramped rear seat. Acceleration is a bit disappointing for this class, even with the V6. The Cougar's hatchback design eases loading luggage.

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2000 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2000 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

$3,025 - $3,200
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,150 - $13,325
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,450 - $4,425
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,200 - $3,700
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EPA MPG NA
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$3,625 - $8,050
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EPA MPG NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    2-door hatchback
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 2-liter 4 (125 hp)
  • 2.5-liter V6 (170 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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