2001 Mercury Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cougar years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercury Cougar. That ranks 5th out of 8 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (18 complaints, 22%), typically at around 100,500 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 82owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercury Cougar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 22% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 15% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 13% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 12% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7% | 155,323 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 6% | 147,892 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 46,444 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 50,023 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 79,888 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 175,405 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 56,444 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 59,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 79,888 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercury Cougar recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shutoff as the oil warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. The contact stated that once the fuel level reached a half tank of gasoline, the vehicle hesitated and loss motive power with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the trans axle and check engine warning lights were illuminated…
Well headlight wiring harness is dry rotted like crazy the car looses power while excelerating when below 3/4 of a tank brake fluid/clutch fluid is leaking don't know why and the battery light is on
Battery light is on and has for awhile. Lights keep blowing fuses. And today i had to rip out a headlight or the car would have set on fire. *tr
The sunroof just released from the car in the middle of i71 doing 65mph and i am not the only person who has had this problem with this model of cougar
Other Mercury Cougar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 95 | 1 |
| 2001 | 82 | 1 |
| 2000 Cougar | 211 | 3 |
| 1999 Cougar | 454 | 7 |
| 1998 Cougar | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Cougar | 76 | 0 |
| 1996 Cougar | 62 | 2 |
| 1995 Cougar | 109 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Cougar?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Cougar?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mercury Cougar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cougar model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.