Mercury Cougar
Sixth generation · 1983–1988 · 6 model years · 6 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | |||||||
| LS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 18/25 (21) | $14,890 |
| XR7 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 16/23 (18) | $17,007 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| LS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 17/24 (19) | $14,062 |
| XR7 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 16/24 (19) | $16,092 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $11,744 |
| LS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $13,128 |
| XR7 Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $14,805 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (17) | $11,514 |
| LS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (17) | $12,714 |
| XR7 Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (17) | $14,445 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $10,831 |
| LS 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $12,118 |
| XR7 Turbo 2dr Coupe · Coupe | 2.3L I4 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | RWD | 16/20 (18) | $13,918 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| GS · Coupe | 3.8 L Essex V6, 120 hp (standard); 4.9 L Windsor V8, 130 hp (optional, returns for 1983) | — | — | 3-speed automatic (standard w/ V6); 4-speed overdrive automatic (optional w/ V6, only transmission offered w/ V8) | RWD | — | — |
| LS · Coupe | 3.8 L Essex V6, 120 hp (standard); 4.9 L Windsor V8, 130 hp (optional, returns for 1983) | — | — | 3-speed automatic (standard w/ V6); 4-speed overdrive automatic (optional w/ V6, only transmission offered w/ V8) | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.