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91 CAT
jmctighe, 10/18/2003
1991 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
General wear on this loaded xr7, car now has over 150K but this this beefy V8 still kicks it in, cruising at 90 feels like 50. 5.0L seems a bit too powerful for the standard Ford AOD transmission as this was the only major repair, warranty would be voided if dealer didnt set 2nd gear to be run through quickly
1990 cougar ls
red power house, 03/20/2003
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased my 90 cougar for $800 and the tranny was out in it but I bought a new one w/ 60,000 mi. on it for $225 and I put it in and has ran great since.
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Owner, 11/28/2006
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This '90 Cougar was acquired from a neighbor for $2000 in June 1999 just before the 3.8L V-6 engine blew it's head gasket at 50K miles. $1000 in repairs essentially rebuilt the engine and there's been no problems since. The Cougar starts right up even during the coldest NY winters, runs smooth, accelerates OK and still gets 30 MPG on the highway. The ride is cloud-like, I haven't replaced the tires in 50K miles and there's no rattles. The brakes have been worked on a few times; but nothing more than maintenance work. Ford's engineers designed the vehicle well and everything works although it's almost 17 years old. If the doors and rocker panels weren't rusting out; I could drive this forever.
Partners for 25 years - longer than most marriages
XR7_Lover, 03/25/2018
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1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My greatest complaint the entire time we have been together is the lack of drink holders! It seems a small thing, until you goose her and there goes your drink into the passenger's lap! I love my car and it breaks my heart beyond words to have to part with her. We know each other; I know and appreciate her turning radius (about the size of an old Mercury dime!), I know she would rather be on the highway than in the city. She has NEVER EVER failed to start. NEVER. EVER. In 25 years! That's why I listed RELIABILITY at five stars. I listed the SAFETY at four stars because this was the last year they made this package (XR7) and in 1994 they started putting airbags and antilock brakes in vehicles. I should probably rate the TECH lower than four stars, but it's not her fault she doesn't have GPS, etc.! It wasn't her time. Adjustable driver seat and steering wheel; automatic shoulder seat belt for front seats ... have never seen that in another car. There are a few small cosmetic things inside, but overall she still looks great. She's all red. Inside and out. And on a sunny day, you have never seen so much red in one place in your life! She needs a paint job (aerodynamics on the hood has worn paint off center front); only now is the clear coat coming off the trunk lid. She's such a good girl ... She does pretty good with the fuel, even now. About 250 miles on a tank full, including city and highway. 18 gallon tank. New fuel pump January 2017 and she has not run right since then, and I believe it has affected the fuel mileage. She's all I have ever known ... I have really high standards for any new vehicle! Nothing will ever compare :(
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93 Cougar
doc434, 11/11/2002
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
In its price range there is no competition. Comfort, ride and performance have all been great. Purchased the 93 after experience with a 90 which I bought 2 years ago. My family now has 3 cougars, all over 100K miles.
Love my Cat
Cougar X, 04/06/2002
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I accually have a red LS and a black XR7. Both are 1989 models which are the same as 1990 models. I bought the LS new and it has been a great car. It has 133000 miles on it and is going strong. I just bought the XR7. It only has 45000 miles on it and is great condition. The 89 and 90 cougars are my personal favorite looking cars and run great too. If you find a good used one BUY it.
The 93 Coug
Jessica Erickson, 02/06/2004
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cougar in 1998 and drove it until 2004. I really liked this car and would recommend it, however it was not trouble free. The head gaskets blew in jan 01 - $1200 to repair. Driver's side door window motor stopped working twice - $300 each time to fix. The doors are heavy and the weight of the door caused the pins to bend, making it almost impossible to close the door. I had to start having passengers climb in and out of the passenger side window. The rear wheel drive is a major problem in winter - lots of fishtailing and difficulty getting up hills.
Don't purchase this vehicle
NickyTheStork, 02/13/2004
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for some time. I keep it mechanical. Two things. The comfort of this car is the worst I have ever felt. You feel every hole. I had to bring this car to the mechanic every other week to check the front end. Second, this is the worst car in the snow and ice. You slide all over and is very dangerous. Since 1993, the only problem I had is the fuel pump. Its reliabile, but don't buy this car.
Purchased a piece of junk
kat83704, 01/08/2009
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My husband and I thought this car was in decent condition when we test drove it. After owning it for 2 weeks, major problems started. The stereo only plays in warm weather, passenger side power window stopped working, would not start in hot weather, had to replace alternator, fan, battery, and spark plugs. Also, a few heater vents in the dash quit blowing air. Digital display for radio is completely burnt out. We put more money into maintaing this car than what we paid for it(not counting frequent oil changes).
My Christmas present
dealn4, 09/20/2002
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 90 Cougar on Christmas Eve of 1992 from my local Mercury dealership. The original owner bought it new, she bought a new cougar every 2 years, I was 17 at the time. Have all records from her, she had all work done at the dealership. Have had only 1 problem and that was a head gasket went out after 189,000 miles. New engine was the fix, runs great
Great Little Cougar
P. Frane, 08/22/2009
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used at 4 years old. Drives like a dream in the summer, bad in winter for slipping around! Only have had 2 major repairs and 1 minor repair since I've owned the car in 12 years; as others have stated, it blew the head gaskets (after the recall expired), a window motor on the driver side door failed, and the air conditioner failed. Paint has deteriorated after 16 years but the Cougar has been a great little classy ride. I'm just getting ready to trade now.
Great Car Shame on Ford for Replacing it
BuyAmerican, 08/23/2003
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is very reliable, practical, comfortable, and has decent power. It's perfect for what it used for. It's in Bergundy, but we would have had a Blue one, if my wife's Toyota Corolla didn't fail us on our wedding day. The problem was too big to want me to keep the car being a mechanic, so we went to our dealer and bought this one. Usual wear has caused the power windows and AC to require replacing when the car was 11 and 13 years old. The only problem that was a bit premature was the odomoter went out at about 500 miles, but it wasn't a big problem.
Good Highway Cruiser
91cougar, 06/12/2008
1991 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this from my grandpa with 108k and now have 168k. The only things I have replaced besides normal maintenance are the fuel pump and starter.140 hp will not win you any races, but the low end torque makes normal driving quite easy. City mileage is not good, but conservative highway driving gets me 27-28 mpg. Winter driving can be dangerous but having one or two sandbags makes a world of difference! I hear that the 3.8 had some head gaskets issues; luckily I haven't experienced them although I may still have a leak because my temp gauge can be fidgety sometimes, even after changing the thermostat. Regardless, wouldn't hesitate to drive it long distances
Great car!
1ruger4570, 10/24/2008
1991 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great for tall people, 6'6". Good power, handles very well. Incredibly reliable car. No problems in 200,000 miles. 302 engine is great. Would definitely buy another one if this one ever gives up.
1993 cougar XR7
john h, 04/05/2009
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i bought this car in 2002 with 92,000 miles, one owner garaged very clean. i put new shocks,struts, lower control arms bushings, strut mounts, flushed trans. 40,000 miles later the heads went out. $1100 later back on the road .the water pump was leaking at 165,000 miles . easy fix . the odometer stoped 10/20/2007 with 215,000 miles . car runs good. i drive it every day to keep miles off my 06 gto.
Terrible Build
NatG83, 11/04/2009
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had 3.8L V6 Auto. The car was used when I got it. Cheap interior components, but nice leather seats. Alot of squeaks and rattles. Lots of body roll and little stability in turns. The engine would have been at home in a compact, but it felt like a dog was pulling this car. Mileage was okay for the size of the machine. Poor radio quality. There were no electrical issues. Terrible in snow. I remember driving this 1993 Cougar and thinking of my Dad's 1994 Sable. The Sable had the same motor and trans, but felt much quicker. The Sable had a nicer dashboard, roof liner, A,B, and C pillar covering. The Sable road much more smoothly. The FWD in the Sable made it a much better candidate in the snow.
Fun Cougar
CHOWDER, 05/03/2010
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my car two months ago and have had now problems until now. For some reason the car is not getting oil pressure and it is not the oil pump and I was told that it could cost over $1000 just to have it looked at. This is the only problem i have had with my car other than the odometer not working all the time. Also some times the gauges and other electrical systems will fail, like the back up lights. other than these problems the car is great. This is an awesome car and would be great with out these problems! Just make sure that you have it checked out be a good reliable mechanic before you buy it.
Get rid of before too many miles....
mollyme, 08/29/2003
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Head gaskets blew on me at about 100K miles. It kind of went down hill from there w/ one minor thing after another. If you have one w/ considerable miles on it and have had no major problems yet, sell now b/c they are coming. You might end up spending more money to fix it than you can get for it.
Excellent Driving Car
djacks10, 01/09/2008
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased new from dealer in June 1974 and driven ever since. This vehicle is all original never wrecked and has no rust it drives just as good today as it did the day I purchased it, it only has 94,000 original miles. Very reasonable to operate and maintain all original insides and outside paint. I will never sell this vehicle again, I sold it once and after one year I bought it back from the same person that I sold it to. I have never regretted buying this vehicle back it is truley one of akind.
value of car at time of purchase
Shannon Bailey, 05/29/2002
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The vehicle was a good one at the time purchased I would like to know if I recieved a good price when I sold the car.
Til death do us part
tourdefr, 03/06/2004
1990 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Talking about an '89 Cougar actually. Bought new and plan to keep it until one of us dies. Now has 143,000 miles. Replaced head with a used unit at about 118,000. No problems since. Still with original transmission. Leather interior has seen better days, but we're talking 15 years here.
1991 Cougar lives on
Debbie D, 08/04/2022
1991 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my antique 31 year old “1991” Mercury Cougar!! I live in Philadelphia so had rust repaired and repainted three times in the life span,(so far), of this very reliable car! It’s amazing how much this car holds.I have used it to move things many times. It’s deceiving looking with the amount of space it has. It’s like that of a stunt clown car. Watching what comes out in one car load. I love the way it looks ,the way it drives. Can’t say enough good about it!! Would like to restore the whole car and make it new again. Engine is great!! Shame they don’t make cars like this anymore.
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Mercury Cougar 1992 25th Anniversary
MtnBkr, 06/19/2003
1992 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 220,000 miles the engine (302) still runs as smooth at new without any engine work. Fun vehicle to drive!
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Donald Mc Gill Jr, 08/01/2016
updated 02/12/2024
1992 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You can drive this car all day and not get tired. Sticks to the road. I have a sports car and this Cougar corners as good. 3.8 is not super powerful but is just fine and gets 22 MPG with 230,0000 miles on it. Got 24 MPG at 56000 miles. 2019 and still running strong. Had to replace the Trans and head gaskets quite some time ago. I'm going to drive it until the wheels fall off. Only negative thing is there are no cup holders 2018 - Drove from Washington state to Georgia round trip. 8/2020. Still on the road. Replaced shocks a month ago. Odometer quit. Not going to fix. Replaced passenger window gear. Still cruising. 240,000 miles. 02/06/2022. Still running strong. Replaced front struts. 06/22. Replaced steering rack. Feb. 2023 -- Still running strong. New brakes last summer. Aprox. 245000 miles Feb 2024. Not using the cougar much. Have a Eurovan now so the Cougar is sort of retired from long trips. Odometer quit at 236000 last summer. It just won't quit. Still runs strong.
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The mighty mercury
Dave Hazell, 03/18/2018
1992 Mercury Cougar LS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good reliable comfy car for the money
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got a great deal
dale veratti, 06/30/2004
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i belive i got a great deal on my car. the people i got it from took care of it like it was one of there kids
I have one to
Brandon Kleczka, 10/19/2005
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's a good car for someone's first car. Love the car with all your might. I got my car from my dad and he always had problems with it. He sold it to me and I love it and nothing is wrong with it except the trans. which my dad broke took it to a cheap guy and put in another junk one. or else the car is great. I LOVE IT
Nice little car
mark, 11/10/2005
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
please try and have someone check the bushings in the linkage. A 3 dollar bushing WILL cost you 2 G's to rebuild transmission.
I'll always remember
Silwave, 04/28/2007
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is one of a kind. The driving, looks, and overall car itself is a dying breed. Although this car had a lot of problems, it has a superior ride quality as compared to today's cars. Despite body roll and the like you never feel a hard turn pull on you. The car floats effortlessly through it. I had the misfortune not to get the eight cylinder, but it was OK for power after I got an intake and chip for it. It took many a hard hit from other stupid drivers and always pulled through and damaged the other car much more. I will always remember it.
very pleased
XR7, 02/06/2003
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Cougar used with approx. 75k miles on it in 2000. Three years later, at approx. 130k miles, no major problems. It's been in the shop for routine maitenance only. Drives very smooth and it's a great looking car for it's price range.
Don't buy one
ajcop1, 06/22/2003
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Don't buy a mercury cougar in the years of 1992 - 1995 The head gasket will blow on you and cause you to buy a new motor.
If you want to love a car this is it!
Iron Man, 11/19/2019
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It’s amazing car hands down you not going to regret it
The most reliable car I've ever owned
Sidrat, 06/20/2023
1993 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I can let mine sit for literally weeks, then start it without even getting in the drivers seat. Has never broken down or stranded me anywhere in the 6+ years I've owned it, and I'm 3rd owner.No idea how many miles are on it, as the odometer broke at 275K, but it's gotta be pushing 500K original by now..And the only things that don't work at the moment are that odometer, and the passive seat belt for the driver. Other than that, pretty much looks, runs, and drives like it just came out of the showroom in '93
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