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1984 Mercury Cougar

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

The Mercury Cougar is a series of automobiles that was sold by Mercury from 1967 to 2002. The model line is a diverse series of vehicles; though the Cougar nameplate is most commonly associated with two-door coupes, at various stages in its production, the model also was offered as a convertible and a hatchback.

Mercury Cougar
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 19 468
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 17 523
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 468
5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 17 523
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 23 19 468
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 22 19 468
5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 20 16 555

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 83V134000

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

25 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 9 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 Engine And Engine Cooling 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Mercury Cougar?

EPA figures for the 1984 Mercury Cougar reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Mercury Cougar?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1984 Mercury Cougar. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1984 Mercury Cougar?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Mercury Cougar, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.