1986 Mercury Cougar XR7 Turbo 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 1986 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 $14,805 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 3,100 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,805 ($43,902 *) |
| 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 | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,100 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 1986 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA campaign 87V139000
May 21, 1986 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES IN ERROR. CAUSING THE CARS NOT TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HEADLAMP COVERS MAY HINDER THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IN DARKNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: REMOVE HEADLAMP COVERS.
NHTSA campaign 86V065000
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury COUGAR
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury COUGAR (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 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 1986 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.