1981 Mercury Cougar GS
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All photo credits
- Photo: 82 cougar front 6-17-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: RedMercuryCougarSide by Ryanandlenny, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Cougar (2041040441) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Mercury Cougar Wagon (8951436919) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Mercury Cougar (4686124661) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Mercury Cougar GS is a 2.3-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3 L Lima I4 (standard); 3.3 L Thriftpower I6 (optional); 4.2 L Windsor V8 (optional) |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.