1985 Mercury Cougar 2dr Coupe
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- Photo: 1986 Mercury Cougar LS in Smoke Clearcoat Metallic, Front Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Mercury Cougar pre-facelift by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Starr 061021-1293 Casuarina equisetifolia by Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Mercury Cougar by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- 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 1985 Mercury Cougar 2dr Coupe is a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with an automatic 3-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,514 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Cougar measures 197.0 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,084 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,514 ($34,777 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L I4 turbocharged |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,084 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Mercury Cougar 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 1985 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 11, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ANODIZED INTERNAL SURFACES CAUSING ACCELERATED WEAR OF A PISTON SEAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ONE PORTION OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BECOME INEFFECTIVE RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER WOULD BE WARNED BY INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT.
Remedy: MASTER CYLINDERS BUILT ON JANUARY 9, 1985 WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 85V025000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury COUGAR
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury COUGAR (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
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 1985 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.