2000 Mercury Cougar engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Mercury Cougar — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle, 2000 mercury cougar, begins jerking as it is being driven at any speed, and results in complete shut down of engine. Sometimes the engine will restart after waiting several minutes, and will not restart at times; requiring towing. I took the vehicle to the local dealer, and an employee…”
filed Aug 18, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed on her vehicle. Ford informed her that a recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The contact went to the corporate ford office and was informed that the repair had not been performed. She also…”
filed Aug 2, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cougar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 11 | 12% |
| 2001 Cougar | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 Cougar | 67 | 15% |
| 1997 Cougar | 30 | 39% |
| 1996 Cougar | 21 | 34% |
| 1995 Cougar | 19 | 17% |
| 1994 Cougar | 32 | 23% |
| 1993 Cougar | 105 | 54% |
| 1992 Cougar | 18 | 20% |
| 1991 Cougar | 17 | 23% |
| 1990 Cougar | 9 | 10% |
| 1989 Cougar | 9 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mercury Cougar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.