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Mercury Cougar Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 3.8 L V6-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
  • Transmission 4-speed automatic
  • Horse Power 145 hp @ 4000 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 16/24 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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Review of the 1997 Mercury Cougar

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  • Safety

  • Pros

    This boulevard cruiser can be turned into quite a sporty car with the addition of the 4.6-liter V-8 engine and anti-lock brakes.

  • Cons

    We're not to crazy about the styling and think that some of the option packages are a bit silly. For example, why does a luggage rack appear in the luxury appearance group? What in the heck is luxurious about luggage?

  • What's New for 1997

    Mercury gives you the chance to buy a special anniversary edition replete with plenty of badges, a special interior and a few luxury…

 
What Others Are Saying

Customer Reviews

  Average Consumer Rating (23 total reviews)

96 xr7 is the best

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Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe

I bought my 1996 XR7 4.6V8 in Oct. 95 and it has 224,000 miles on the original engine and still runs like new. I average 19 mpg in town and 23.5 on the freeway. The only real problem I have had is the Air-con gave out at 200,000 miles and it will cost too much to replace ($900).



I love the cougar xr7

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Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe

My dad handed down this car to me. I always loved how it looked. When i actually got around to driving it, i was blown away. I love the V8, its great for just having fun. I also love the ride itself. It's surprisingly quiet for having a V8, and it has lots of leg room. I hope i can keep this car forever



The life of a cougar

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Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe

This car was the second Cougar I have bought in 3 months as a cheap replacement car I was hoping to own for more than a year. I had a 94 Coug which decided to one day have major engine problems with no warning.It had 120K miles on it. So I bought the 96 with 87k on it which seemed like a great buy for my price range.Within a week of owning I had to replace a couple of things which I think was due to not being well kept by the owners before me. After that, I noticed a major difference in how the car drove.It can really get moving with its powerful V8. I drove the car from Wisconsin down to Florida with no issues.As long as you get one that is well taken care of you shouldn't have any problem.


 
 

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What's New for 1997

Mercury gives you the chance to buy a special anniversary edition replete with plenty of badges, a special interior and a few luxury doo-dads.

 

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1997 Mercury Cougar Discussions See all Started By

coledj
coledj
12-12-2002
Cougar Support Group - General Maintenance
i have a cougar 1997 and all of a sudden the overdrive quit working when i push the button nothing happens no light on dash and trans. never shifts into o/d wondered if anyone could offer imfo. on tha...

gambit293
gambit293
03-15-2001
Cougar Support Group - Chats On...
Here is one of the "reviews" by a supposed Cougar S owner:...

johnnie632000
johnnie632000
02-04-2009
Mercury Cougar Engine Questions
I have a 1997 Mercury Cougar 4.6 engine. I am getting 2 trouble codes. (1) P0171 and (2)P0174. From what it tells me is that bank 1 and bank 2 are to lean. Can you tell me what cause's that and what I...


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Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 16
  • cty
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  • 24
  • highway
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