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1984 Mercury Cougar XR7 Turbo 2dr Coupe

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1984 Mercury Cougar – front Unverified
Photo: 1986 Mercury Cougar LS in Smoke Clearcoat Metallic, Front Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the sixth generation (1983–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1986 Mercury Cougar LS in Smoke Clearcoat Metallic, Front Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1986 Mercury Cougar pre-facelift by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Starr 061021-1293 Casuarina equisetifolia by Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1988 Mercury Cougar by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1986 Mercury Cougar LS in Smoke Clearcoat Metallic, Rear Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Mercury Cougar XR7 Turbo 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,918 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Cougar measures 197.0 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,051 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,918 ($43,536 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L I4 turbocharged
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear14-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length197 in
Width71 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase104 in
Curb Weight3,051 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear34 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front55 in
Hip Room Rear55 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1984 Mercury Cougar XR7 Turbo 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 20, 1983 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

NHTSA campaign 83V134000

17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury COUGAR

Owner Complaints

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury COUGAR (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System7
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Hydraulic2
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes2
Steering2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 6, 2005 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“WHILE RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN…”
Sep 25, 2001 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
“VEHICLE STALLED AT ANY SPEED. HAS STALLED 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED 4 WEEKS AGO. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THAT TFI MODULE AND IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THESE COMPONENTS CAUSED…”
Nov 20, 2000 · Electrical System
“THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TEMPERAMENTAL AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. *SLC”
Sep 13, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“VERY RECENTLY I FOUND THAT THE NHTSA HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING PROBLEMS WITH MANY FORD VEHICLES FROM THE 80'S, DUE TO STALLING PROBLEMS. I OWNED A 1984 MERCURY COUGAR FOR 2 YEARS AND PUT THOUSANDS OF…”
Jul 6, 2000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seat Belts
“WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN EMERGENCY STOPPING SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK UP. ALSO, A BUMPING AND GRINDING NOISE OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE VIBRATES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY…”

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 1984 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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