Mercury Cougar
Mercury Cougar — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Mercury Cougar
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1996–2002 | — | — | 0 | 22 | 1,105 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Mercury Cougar fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is a series of automobiles that was sold by Mercury from 1967 to 2002. The model line is a diverse series of vehicles; though the Cougar nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various stages in its production, the model also was offered as a convertible and a hatchback. During its production as the mid-size Mercury line, the Cougar was also offered as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon.
Source: Wikipedia — Mercury Cougar, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 75 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Vehicle Speed Control |
| 1997 | 0 | 103 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Power Train |
| 1999 | 9 | 521 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2000 | 5 | 213 | Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline |
| 2001 | 3 | 82 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System |
| 2002 | 3 | 111 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.