2001 Mercury Cougar Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 32%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Mercury Cougar, 32% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have experienced loss of power as if my car was not getting gas several times in the past 1 1/2 years. Dealer replaced the dpfe unit. Good for 4 months. Stalled out. We replaced the fuel filter. Did not work, still experienced the problem. Stalled out on the road again, had to be towed. Took to dealer again. They replaced the dpfe unit again. Still experiencing the problem. Also, experienced a problem with the fuel registering after filling the car up, it still read empty. Still having the problem with hesitation and stalling out. The dealer is going to replace the fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073110, filed 2004-05, 33,000 miles“Fuel pump failure - fuel pump had been replaced previously (with an oem ford one), while driving on i95 near dc in heavy traffic, pump died, causing car to stall, almost causing a multi car accident while trying to merge thru traffic to reach the breakdown lane. Dealer replaced fuel pump (52,000 miles). Now at 61,000 the pump is dying again.”
NHTSA complaint #10047398, filed 2003-11, 52,000 miles“While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10099165, filed 2004-11, 35,000 miles“Vehicle quitting in intersection and car losing all power entering garage. Vibration and pulling to right at highway speeds. Egr valve replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10290402, filed 2009-10, 79,888 miles“2001 Mercury Cougar has stalled 5 times within a month and a half. Twice on the highway and 3 times idle. Car was completely shutting off without restarting and 2 computer chips were replaced due to ford putting in a bad chip. Car is now stalling when going at slow speeds or stopped and has been in an independent shop 3 times within a 3 week period so the car is now stalling once a week. Brand new wires, throttle body, idle censor was replaced and it's still stalling. Spent a small fortune on rental cars, tow trucks and repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078947, filed 2004-06, 49,700 milesRelated recalls
- 04V421000Aug 30, 2004On 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.Covers: Mercury Cougar 1999–2002
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 49 | 52% |
| 2001 | 26 | 32% |
| 2000 | 46 | 22% |
| 1999 | 46 | 10% |
| 1997 | 8 | 11% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 8% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 10% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercury Cougar
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercury Cougar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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