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1980 Mercury Cougar XR7

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1980 Mercury Cougar – front Unverified
Photo: 82 cougar front 6-17-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (1980–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 82 cougar front 6-17-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: RedMercuryCougarSide by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercury Cougar (2041040441) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1982 Mercury Cougar Wagon (8951436919) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1981 Mercury Cougar (4686124661) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1980 Mercury Cougar XR7 is a 4.2-liter V8 with a 4-speed aod overdrive automatic and rear-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.2 L Windsor V8 (standard); 4.9 L Windsor V8 (optional)
Displacement4.2 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed AOD overdrive automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase108.4 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 6, 2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.

NHTSA campaign 08E019000

Dec 18, 1979 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 79V262000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1980 Mercury COUGAR

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1980 Mercury COUGAR. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 30, 1999 · Electrical System
“WHILE USING HEADLIGHTS THEY WOULD FLASH INTERMITTENLY AT THE SAME TIME. ALSO, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK”
Aug 17, 1999 · Visibility
“WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THE COST OF THE WINDOW WOULD BE PICKED UP BY THE CONSUMER. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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