1994 Mercury Cougar problems
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.
In production for 34 years across eight generations (skipping the 1998 model year), the Cougar is second only to the Grand Marquis (36 years) in the Mercury line for production longevity. 2,972,784 examples were produced, making it the highest-selling Mercury vehicle. During the 1970s and 1980s, the marketing of the Mercury division was closely associated with the Cougar, with promotional materials advertising Mercury dealers as "The Sign of the Cat" with big cats atop Lincoln-Mercury dealer signs. Cat-related nameplates were adopted by other Mercury lines, including the Bobcat and Lynx.
During its production, the Cougar was assembled at the Dearborn Assembly Plant (part of the Ford River Rouge Complex) in Dearborn, Michigan from 1967 until 1973, San Jose Assembly (Milpitas, California) from 1968 into early 1969, Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) from 1974 until 1997, and at Flat Rock Assembly (Flat Rock, Michigan) from 1999 through 2002.
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Common 1994 Mercury Cougar problems
The 1994 Mercury Cougar is a popular vehicle, but like any car, it has its share of common problems. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues based on complaints from owners of this car.
- Hesitant Start: One of the most common problems with the 1994 Mercury Cougar is a hesitant start. This issue occurs when the car starts with no issues at all, but after sitting for an hour or more, the car hesitates to start. The cause of this problem is often due to a faulty fuel pump or a dirty fuel filter.
- Power Steering Leaks: Another common problem with the 1994 Mercury Cougar is power steering leaks. The power steering system in this car is known to leak fluid, which can cause the power steering to fail. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty power steering pump, a leaking power steering hose, or a damaged power steering rack.
- Faulty Ignition Coil: The ignition coil in the 1994 Mercury Cougar is also known to fail. This component is responsible for providing the spark that ignites the fuel in the engine. When the ignition coil fails, it can cause the car to stall or have difficulty starting. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including wear and tear, exposure to heat, or a faulty spark plug.
- Suspension Problems: The 1994 Mercury Cougar is also known to have suspension problems. These problems can include worn out shocks or struts, which can cause the car to feel unstable when driving. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including wear and tear, exposure to road salt, or a lack of maintenance.
- Air Conditioning Issues: The air conditioning system in the 1994 Mercury Cougar is also known to have issues. These problems can include a lack of cool air, or a strange odor coming from the vents. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a low refrigerant level, a faulty compressor, or a clogged evaporator.
In summary, the 1994 Mercury Cougar is a reliable vehicle, but like any car, it has its share of common problems. These problems can include a hesitant start, power steering leaks, faulty ignition coils, suspension issues, and air conditioning problems. By addressing these issues promptly, owners of the 1994 Mercury Cougar can ensure that their vehicle remains safe and reliable for years to come.
What years of Mercury Cougar to avoid?
Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 8th generation (1999–2002).
- 8th Generation Cougar. Years 1999–2002 Reliability 22nd out of 28 PainRank™ 4.77 Complaints 71.
- 7th Generation Cougar. Years 1989–1997 Reliability 3rd out of 28 PainRank™ 0.51 Complaints 17.
What year Cougar is the most desirable?
And you'll have a luxury sports car. . . . With all of the flair of the finest European sports touring machines, Cougar for 1971 is more desirable than ever. It's dramatically new from bumper to bumper — longer, lower, wider with an increased tread for road-gripping stability.”
How much is a 1993 Mercury Cougar worth?
How much is a 1993 Mercury Cougar worth? The value of a used 1993 Mercury Cougar ranges from $1,499 to $5,959, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
How much is a 1995 Mercury Cougar worth?
How much is a 1995 Mercury Cougar worth? The value of a used 1995 Mercury Cougar ranges from $249 to $907, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What years of Mercury Cougar to avoid?
The Cougar has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 8th generation (1999–2002).
What year Cougar is the most desirable?
And you'll have a luxury sports car. . . . With all of the flair of the finest European sports touring machines, Cougar for 1971 is more desirable than ever. It's dramatically new from bumper to bumper — longer, lower, wider with an increased tread for road-gripping stability.”
Was the Mercury Cougar a muscle car?
For its first two generations, the Cougar was derived from the Ford Mustang. Initially serving as a pony car, the popularity of the Cougar led it to replace the Cyclone muscle car in the Mercury model line. The second generation moved its market position closer to the personal luxury car segment.
What engine did the Mercury Cougar have?
The 67 cougar shared most of its engine lineup with the Mustang. However Mercury solely offered V8 engines. Standard was the 200 horsepower 289 cubic inch two barrel carbureted V8 options included a
1994 Mercury Cougar car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Cougar problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Mercury Cougar vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Mercury Cougar
The NHTSA has received 157 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Mercury Cougar. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Mercury Cougar vehicles.
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-09
- VIN: 1MELM62W0RH
- Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-07
- VIN: 1MELM62W3RH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILURE, NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-29
- VIN: 1MELM6243RH
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 3RD BRAKE LIGHT/HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP IN THE REAR WINDOW. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE BULBS THAT ARE USED CAUSED THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT THE BULBS ARE IN TO MELT AROUND THE BULB ALONG WITH THE ACTUAL HARNESS THAT THE BULB IS PLUGGED INTO. SINCE I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF MY CAR, I'M SURE THE INCIDENT DATE IS NOT TODAY BUT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-15
- VIN: 1MELM6246RH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 1994 MERCURY COUGAR VIN# [XXX]. I WAS THE SECOND OWNER AND IT HAD ONLY 29K ON IT BACK IN JULY 1997. WELL MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BEFORE 68K AND THE COUGAR IS RATTLING APART. I HEARD LATER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 3.8 MOTOR FOR THE BLOWER BY WHICH I'M HAVING NOW BUT BEING OVER 100K THEY SAID IT HAD TO BE BY A CERTAIN DATE AND UNDER 100K BUT I WAS NEVER TOLD OR NOTIFIED. FOUND OUT FROM A MECHANIC FRIEND. DON'T KNOW WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY BECAUSE THE LOW END SHIFT PLATE WAS FAULTY ON THOSE MODELS TOO. ENGINE KEEPS GETTING HOT AND BURNING OFF RADIATOR FLUID. *JB UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-23
- VIN: 1MELM5545RA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MERCURY SABLE WAGON 1994; 6-CYLINDER 3.8 L ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE @ 149,161 MILES- FORD WILL NOT WARRANTY ENGINE BEYOND 100,000 MILES EVEN THOUGH IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE 3.8 L 6 CYLINDER ENGINES-- NHTSA SHOULD HAVE REQUIRED FORD TO WARRANTY FOR AT LEAST 150,000 MILES. PLEASE REQUIRE FORD TO REPLACE ENGINE!!!! CAR IS NOT FIXED- I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THIS COSTLY PROBLEM-- IF I HAD ADEQUATE DISCLOSURE OF THE PROBLEM WITH 3.8L HEAD GASKET FAILURES I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR....
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1MELM62W3RH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: ON 6/21/2005 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN CLEAR CONDITIONS ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SPEED WAS ABOUT 5-7 MPH. THERE WERE NO BRAKES, NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NO POWER STEERING, NO ENGINE SOUND, NO LIFE IN THE VEHILCE AT ALL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME ON. THE VEHILCLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND 40 MILES BEFORE THIS OCCURRED. THEN, THE VEHICLE SAT FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE, AND WAS SERVICED A A WEEK PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC THAT DAY AND EVERYTHING LOOKED FINE, BESIDES THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAD TO BE REPAIRED, BUT IT WAS NOT THE FUSE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED, OWNER WAS UNSURE WHAT COMPONENT CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TTO FAIL. THERE WERE ALSO NO TAIL LIGHTS .EITHER.THE BACK LIGHTS WERE COMPLETELY OUT. AFTER REPAIR EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL FIRE. WHEN THE CAR STALLED ON 6/21/05, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD, THEN THERE WAS A MAN WHO CAME TO HELP AND SPRAYED THE FIRE WITH EXTINGUISHER. .*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-22
- VIN: 1MELM6249RH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION STARTER SYSTEM. THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED BY A STARTER SPECIALIST, HOWEVER NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE STARTER WAS REINSTALLED. THE VEHICLE STILL FAILED TO START. THE IGNITION CYLINDER TURNS ALL THE WAY AROUND ALSO. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR A YEAR DUE TO THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAUSE COULDN'T BE FOUND. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-25
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-10
- VIN: 1MELM62WXRH
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-18
- VIN: 1MELM6241RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CAR OVERHEATS DUE TO A BAD HEAD GASKET. PER FORD'S TSB 00M10, THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY FIXED ONLY IF THERE WAS A PROBLE DURING THE FIRST 7 YEARS AFTER THE WARRANTY INCEPTION DATE FOR 1994 AND 1995 VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. THIS DEFECT CAN EASILY RESULT IN A SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE FIRE DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT IF OIL LEAKS ON THE ENGINE WHEN THE GASKET FAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-10
- VIN: 1MELM6242RH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE WAS REBUILT IN OCTOBER 2001 @ 120000 MILES BECAUSE IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR DURING ACCELERATION AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SINCE THE REBUILD, THE CAR HAS CONTINUED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SUCH AS SELF-ACCELERATION WHEN CURSE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND NOT REENGAGING, OR DOWNSHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THREE DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS EACH BEING UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP BUT, HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE CAR AS A WORK VEHICLE, NOW @ 137K MILES, BUT REFUSE TO CONTINUE TO DEAL WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-11
- VIN: 1MELM6240RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WE BOUGHT A MERCURY COUGAR 1994 AND DISCOVERED WE HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. WE JUST FOUND OUT THAT IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AN ENGINE FOR THE V6 MODEL AT A REASONABLE PRICE. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS 1994 MODEL IS FAMOUS FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-13
- VIN: 1MELM6241RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE. 30,000 MILES LATER ENGINE HEAD BLEW UP AGAIN DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF A HELICOIL IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE. THIS HELICOIL WAS PRESENT IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE, AS THE HEAD SHOULD HAVE BEEN MACHINED BY THE FACTORY NOT JUST HAVE A HELICOIL STUFFED IN. THIS IIS THE CAUSE OF THE NEW FAILURE AND FOR REFUSES TO REPAIR. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER A RECALL. DUE TO A SPARK PLUG THAT BUSTED THROUGH THE ENGINE. 30,000 MILES LATER, ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1MELM6246RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE HEAD GASKET BLEW DUE TO A FAILED PART IN THE ENGINE. *JB PH *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-11-14
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIRED THREE TIMES & NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. HELP P.S NO ONE TAKES BETTER CARE OF A CAR THEN ME. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1MELM6245RA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE ENGINE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET. THIS PROBLEM WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL. *CB *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-15
- VIN: PROVIDE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. *NLM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-03
- VIN: 1MELM62W1RH
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN THE CAR IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT RESPOND TO MODERATE TO EXTREME ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSION. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM IN FIRST OR 4TH GEAR OR THE SPEED. THE ENGINE IS SLOW TO RESPOND IN RPMS WHEN I ASK FOR IT, THEN GOES TO 2,000, THEN TO 3,000, BUT WITH NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE VELOCITY. THE CAR RESPONDS RELATIVELY WELL WITH LIGHT, INCREASING DEPRESSION TO THE PEDAL, BUT NOT TO ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE A DOWN SHIFT. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY AFTER 8 MILES OR SO OF CITY DRIVING. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-25
- VIN: 1MELM6240RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-04
- VIN: 1MELM6247RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 1994 MERCURY COUGAR WITH 33,465 MILES AS OF MAR 4, 2002. AND THERE WAS A GENERAL RECALL ISSUED ON THE PROBLEM IN QUESTION WHICH INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET(S).AT THE TIME OF THE NOTICE THIS CONDITION WAS NOT EXPERIENCED AND NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. HOWEVER THIS CONDITION HAS NOW DEVELOPED AND IS CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE OVER HEATING. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE INTO THE LOCAL MERCURY DEALER AND THIS HEAD GASKET FAILURE DIAGNOSIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED WITH THE REPAIR REQUIRING A COMPLETE HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT AND ENGINE TAKE DOWN AND REBUILD COSTING 1400. AS OF THIS WRITING MY EFFORTS TO HAVE FORD MOTOR CO TO AGREE TO PICK-UP AND/OR AT LEAST ASSIST WITH THE PAYMENT OF THESE RELATED REPAIR FEES HAS BEEN DENIED. AND I WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR REVIEW AND ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-01
- VIN: 1MELM62W8RH
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY. DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-01
- VIN: 1MELM6241RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT FAILED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE SINCE THE SYMPTOMS INDICATED DID NOT EXIST. AFTER TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE'S LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE DIAGNOSIS SHOWED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE MONIES SPENT ON REPAIRS. *YH THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR HAD LEAKED. *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1MELM6241RH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE AIR FLOW METER FAILED. *YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-01
- VIN: 1MELM62W2RH
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE PLASTIC AND ARE NOW SEVERLY CRAZED AND YELLOWED TO A POINT THAT DRIVING AT NIGHT IS A VERY DEFINITE HAZARD. I AM REPLACING THEM BECAUSE OF THIS HAZARD. THERE IS NO WAY THAT THIS PART SHOULD HAVE FAILED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME SPAN.*AK
Negative 1994 Mercury Cougar car reviews
Positive 1994 Mercury Cougar car reviews
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This car is so much fun to drive and it's also quite reliable. The V6 can be a bit expensive due to the head gasket issue, but other than that, it's amazing! The interior is absolutely beautiful and the exterior is very nice too.
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I've owned my Cougar since September 1997. It has a wonderful 4.6 V8 engine that responds immediately to the slightest touch of the gas pedal. The car handles very well and corners like a much smaller car. The seats are very comfortable and provide excellent lower back and side support. Braking is very good, and the anti-lock and traction control systems have worked well in the winter. With 123,560 miles on the car, I have not had any major repairs. The only issue I've encountered is a shudder in the transmission, but at 123,500 miles, everything is still okay. All in all, the Cougar is the best car I've ever owned!
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A fast, comfortable car that drives and handles with the best of them. Mine has a 4.6 V8 and all the options. It cruises at 100mph like it's 55mph, with excellent brakes, A/C, and a stereo radio. Just a good car, it's too bad that Ford, as usual, promoted their trash cars and let this one die, as they did the T-bird also.
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My 1995 XR7 4.6 V8 had over 600,000 miles and never burned a drop of oil. It was the best running car I ever owned, out of the six I've had in the past. However, due to its age and the tough winters here in Ohio, it was time to let it go.
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What I love about the early 90's Ford/Mercury cars is that their engines are all interchangeable. I once took a 3.8 out of a '90 T-Bird and put it in a Mustang. Later, I took it out and put it in a Cougar. The Cougar is a pretty reliable car.
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Christop Bashirian 2024-11-22
This car is truly unique. Its driving experience, appearance, and overall design are becoming increasingly rare. Despite having several issues, it offers a superior ride quality compared to modern cars. Even when taking sharp turns, you never feel any harsh pulls. The car glides through effortlessly. Although I didn't get the eight-cylinder, it still had enough power after I installed an intake and chip. It endured many collisions caused by other reckless drivers and always came out with less damage. I will always cherish my memories of it.
Gennaro Haag 2024-09-25
Hey there! If you're thinking about buying a car, you might want to avoid the Mercury Cougar from 1992-1995. Unfortunately, these models are known for having issues with blown head gaskets, which can be a costly repair. Just wanted to give you a heads up!
Simeon White 2024-07-10
I bought this car brand new and it's loaded! It has 145,500 miles on it and still drives great. The car handles really well and gets good gas mileage, between 22-28. Recently, I had to replace the water pump, freeze plug, and head gaskets. The roof needs to be repainted due to living on the beach, but there is no rust on the car. The interior still looks really good, almost new. We have definitely gotten our money's worth out of this car!
Garrison Hartmann 2024-05-08
I previously owned an older Cougar (89) and got a lot out of the car. So, when it came time to buy a new car, I went with what works! I purchased a 94 Cougar 3.1 liter. I travel pretty far for work and I find my Cougar to be quite comfortable!