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Quality Not Job One
Mike Harris, 01/03/2003
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Be aware of Ford's 3.8L engines. They are widely known to have defective head gaskets. Recallled for 92, 94 & 95 but not 97. This includes Mustang, Thunderbird, Taurus, and Cougar. Premature failure, usually just after experation of Factory 3yr./36000mile warranty.
Nearly Classic
Matthew Rearick, 12/08/2018
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handling feels great, strong V8 option, and good 4 wheel disc brakes. Very comfortable interior. This car is 22 years old now, 3 years from being a classic, so of course some things will go wrong. Luckily this is an engine is inexpensive to have work done on. There are a couple of minor issues like the bottom of the doors seem to rust first, rear visibility isn't perfect, and traction is a little loose in bad weather.
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kirkpatrick baker, 10/11/2016
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this is a great ride will travel anywhere you wanted to go new headlights due to fogging of the lens new headlinner will pass inspection this month no problems at all. a little age as will happen but will start evey time new battery 3 months ago it is a second auto in the family will go all the time.new air k&n filter and does not use any oil , changed every 5000 miles with filter also and lubed all points where needed has had synithic oil in engine,transmission,rearend.flushed brake system and power steering also. new tires.milage is 41000 miles orginal
Still running strong after all these years!
Daren, 08/24/2016
updated 09/04/2019
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is without a doubt the best and most reliable car I have ever owned. I bought it brand new back in 1996 and it has been running strong ever since. I'm at 426k miles with no end in sight. The 4.6L V8 engine has never had any major repairs and the transmission was only rebuilt once at about 300k miles. The main computer had to be replaced about 7 years ago and when the new one was installed the only program it would take was one for a Mustang since they share the same engine. Definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. :) I'm trying to drive it until the wheels fall off, but they just won't. Of course, I have kept up with all recommended maintenance since it was new and am reaping the benefits. If only every car ran this well!!!
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El Draco, 12/19/2003
1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I get my cat people always comment on how nice it looks and how its a shame they don't make them anymore. Not only that the car has been a lot of fun to drive and very reliable mechanically.