2000 Mercury Cougar Review

2000 Mercury Cougar is a Hatchback 2-dr style car measuring 185.00 in length and 52.20 in height. Made in United States, 2000 Mercury Cougar has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,540 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2000 Mercury Cougar. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 15.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Mercury
Model: Cougar
Trims Available: 2
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $16,540 USD
MPG: 24 City / 34 HWY
Tires: 205/60R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Mercury Cougar 2000 Trims

2000 Mercury Cougar V6

Engine: 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 City / 28 - 29 HWY

2000 Mercury Cougar Base

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 24 City / 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1ZWFT6033Y5604342
  • 1ZWFT6033Y5621285
  • 1ZWFT6033Y5636806
  • 1ZWFT6036Y5634452
  • 1ZWFT6039Y5615510
  • 1ZWFT6039Y5633828
  • 1ZWFT603XY5625513
  • 1ZWHT6038Y5620044
  • 1ZWFT6034Y5625488
  • 1ZWFT6038Y5629138
  • 1ZWFT6033Y5642105
  • 1ZWFT6036Y5604142
  • 1ZWHT6036Y5628983
  • 1ZWFT6035Y5610451
  • 1ZWFT6030Y5600166
  • 1ZWFT6038Y5603154
  • 1ZWFT6039Y5603146
  • 1ZWFT6039Y5640083
  • 1ZWFT6039Y5643906
  • 1ZWFT6039Y5605124

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00V075000 started on /Date(952578000000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.

Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.

Recall 04V421000 started on /Date(1093838400000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 06E022000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

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.

Recall 08E033000 started on /Date(1208145600000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 01V031000 started on /Date(981435600000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS MISROUTED AND ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS UNDER-TORQUED. IF MISROUTED, THE CABLE COULD CONTACT THE POWER STEERING LINE AND THE INSULATION COULD WEAR, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Consequence: THE SHORT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE, STALLING, OR A NO-START CONDITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE ALTERNATOR FOR DAMAGE AND, IF IT IS DAMAGED, WILL REPLACE THE CABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE WILL BE CORRECTED, AS NECESSARY, AND A ROUTING CLIP WILL BE ADDED. ALSO THE TORQUE ON THE ALTERNATOR ATTACHMENT OF THE CABLE WILL BE CHECKED AND, AS REQUIRED, WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

FAQ

2000 Mercury Cougar is made in United States between 1981 to 2002.

The 2000 Mercury Cougar is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2000 Mercury Cougar look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2000 Mercury Cougar’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is higher then 1999 Mercury Cougar.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2000 Mercury Cougar so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2000 Mercury Cougar is lower than $8,520.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2000 Mercury Cougar that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Mercury All models of 2000

Mercury Cougar

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Mercury Grand Marquis

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Mercury Mountaineer

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Mercury Mystique

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Mercury Sable

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Mercury Sable Wagon

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Mercury Villager

$16,540 - $17,040
20 City / 28 - 29 HWY
2 Trims
4
0
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V

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