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Reliability Database
Mercury

Cougar

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
1 Generations
9 Engines Rated
402 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2002 1st
9 engines
402 complaints 🔥 17 ☠ 1
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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