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2001 Mercury Cougar Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2001 Mercury Cougar: Quick Overview

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2001 Mercury Cougar Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2001
Make Mercury
Model Cougar
Trim -
Style V-6
Type Hatchback
Category Compact Car
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City FLAT ROCK
Dimensions
Doors 2-Door
Curb Weight 3088 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height 52.20 inches
Overall Length 185.00 inches
Overall Width 69.60 inches
Wheelbase Length 106.40 inches
Standard Seating 4
Engine & Performance
Engine 2.5-L V-6
Engine Size 2.5L
Engine Cylinders 6
Transmission 5-Speed Manual
Transmission Type Manual
Transmission Speeds 5-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System Non-ABS 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $17,200
Invoice Price $15,955
Delivery Charges $475

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2001 Mercury Cougar Prices and Market Value

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2001 Mercury Cougar Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 15.50 gallons
City Mileage 19 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 28 miles/gallon

2001 Mercury Cougar Safety Rating

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Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint Ratings Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Not Tested
Side Impact Test Results Not Tested

2001 Mercury Cougar Recalls & Defects

Fuel System, Gasoline
Recall date 2004-08-30
Recall no. 04v421000
Source NHTSA
Summary ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, Contamination OF THE Filter IN THE Fuel Delivery Module (Fdm) CAN Reduce, and Eventually Block, THE Flow OF Fuel TO THE Engine.
Consequence This MAY Cause Engine Hesitation, Loss OF Power, Surging, and Other Similar Symptoms. Over Time, THE Filter MAY Become Sufficiently Blocked TO Cause THE Engine TO Stall, Which Could Result IN A Crash.
Remedy This Action IS Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign and IS NOT Being Conducted Under THE Safety Act. All Owners Will BE Notified OF THE Problem, and Dealers Will Replace THE FDM With A NEW Design AT NO Charge IF THE Owner Reports That THE Vehicle Exhibits ANY OF THE Identified Symptoms. THE Free Replacement Will BE Available FOR A Period OF 10 Years Following THE Original Purchase OF THE Vehicle, With NO Mileage Limit. THE Campaign Began ON April 16, 2004. Owners Should Contact Ford AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes Ford Recall NO. 04n02.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall date 2006-03-13
Recall no. 06e022000
Source NHTSA
Summary Certain Aftermarket Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinders Sold AS Replacement Brake Cylinders FOR Certain Ford, Daimlerchrysler, and Jeep Passenger Vehicles. These Brake Cylinders Were Sold Under THE Brand Names OF Napa, Raybestos, Aimco, AC Delco, Carquest, Bendix, and Wagner. Only Products That Were Manufactured From July 27, 2005 Through January 17, 2006 (Date Codes 0529 Through 0602) ARE Subject TO This Recall. When Subject TO Very Cold Temperatures, AN Internal Seal IN THE Master Cylinder Could Lose Flexibility and MAY Cause Brake Fluid TO Leak.
Consequence Loss OF Brake Fluid CAN Lead TO A Decrease IN Brake Line Pressure and AN Increase IN Stopping Distance, Which CAN Result IN A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy Affinia (Brake Parts, Inc.) Will Replace THE Subject Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinders Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 20, 2006. Owners CAN Contact Affina Group Customer Service AT 1-800-323-0354.
Notes This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Napa, Raybestos, AC Delco, Aimco, Carquest, and Bendix Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinders and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON Daimlerchrysler or Ford Vehicles.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension
Recall date 2008-04-14
Recall no. 08e033000
Source NHTSA
Summary Federal Mogul IS Recalling 6,903 Aftermarket Ball Joint Assemblies Shipped Between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, Which MAY Have Been Packaged With Incorrect Nuts. THE Part Numbers Packaged With Incorrect Nuts Are: K7147, K7329, K8683, and 104353. These Parts Were Made FOR USE ON THE Various Vehicles Listed Above.
Consequence THE Nuts Included IN THE Packaging FOR These Ball Joint Assemblies ARE Missing THE Intended Prevailing Torque (Self-Locking) Feature. IF THE Incorrect NUT WAS TO Become Loose, THE Joining Members MAY Loosen Leading TO A Separation OF THE Ball Joint. This MAY Result IN Loss OF Vehicle Control, Possibly Resulting IN A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy Federal Mogul Will Notify Owners and Replace THE Parts Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON MAY 22, 2008. Owners CAN Contact Federal Mogul AT 877-489-6659.
Notes This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Ball Joint Assemblies and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON Vehicles Manufactured BY THE Vehicle Manufacturers.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.

2001 Mercury Cougar Warranty

Basic
Original warranty 36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty 36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining Expired
Rust
Original warranty 60 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining Expired

2001 Mercury Cougar Insurance

Insurance for a 2001 Mercury Cougar is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Hatchback with strong safety ratings and
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How Does the 2001 Mercury Cougar Compare to Other Hatchback?

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