1991 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
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- Photo: 94-95 Mercury Cougar XR7 front view by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 in Vibrant White Clearcoat, Front Left, 11-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Cougar in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 94-95 Mercury Cougar XR7 rear view by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Mercury Cougar XR-7 in Twilight Blue, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe is a 5.0-liter V8 coupe with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $20,905 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Cougar measures 199.9 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,587 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,905 ($49,883 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L V8 |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.9 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 52.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,587 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury COUGAR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
May 6, 1991 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.
Consequence: CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Remedy: APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.
NHTSA campaign 91V076000
Mar 18, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
Consequence: IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.
Remedy: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
NHTSA campaign 91V048000
74 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury COUGAR
Owner Complaints
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury COUGAR (4 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 7 |
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 1991 MERCURY COUGAR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.