What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mercury Cougar?

EPA figures for the 1986 Mercury Cougar reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Mercury Cougar?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 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 1986 Mercury Cougar?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury Cougar, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mercury · 1986

1986 Mercury Cougar

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	20	18	494
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	21	18	494
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	24	19	468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 86V065000

HEADLAMP COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES IN ERROR. CAUSING THE CARS NOT TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HEADLAMP COVERS MAY HINDER THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IN DARKNESS AN

Campaign 87V139000

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

14 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 5 Seat Belts 3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2

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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.