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1986 Mercury Cougar
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 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.
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.
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
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
20 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercury Cougar, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Seat Belts. 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.