2000 Ford Focus vs 2000 Mercury Cougar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Ford Focus | 2000 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 3,686 | 211 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 298 | 109 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 248 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 119 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1,343 | 63 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 474 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 406 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 366 | 38 |
| Suspension | 390 | 1 |
| Power Train | 225 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 191 | 17 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 201 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 567 | 52 |
| Vibration / shaking | 116 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 113 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 59 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 55 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 49 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 41 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 0 |
2000 Ford Focus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.