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1996 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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
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.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE BLOWER COULD (1) STICK ON "HIGH;" (2) OPERATE ERRATICALLY WITH BLOWER OUTPUT VARYING BETWEEN NO BLOWER AND MAXIMUM BLOWER; OR (3) NOT OPERATE AT ALL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE.
WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
77 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 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 1996 Mercury Cougar?
EPA figures for the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Cougar?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Cougar?
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Cougar, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility. 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.