Mercury Cougar 1987
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1987 Mercury Cougar, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars .
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1LN 1MH 1MR 1ZV 1ZW 2FA 2ME 2MH 3ME YYC | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 16 - 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 467.73 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1987 Mercury Cougar?
- The 1987 Mercury Cougar has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1987 Mercury Cougar?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1987 Mercury Cougar can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1987 Mercury Cougar?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1987 Mercury Cougar is $2850.
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Where is the 1987 Mercury Cougar produced?
- The 1987 Mercury Cougar is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1987 Mercury Cougar?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1987 Mercury Cougar, additional information is below.
Recall 26005 [USA]: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Recall 1992098 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1987098 [Canada]: Fuel supply
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Cougar
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3340 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 3238 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Cougar Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 92 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Cougar
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 3401 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 3239 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Cougar Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 92 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- BC8899950401 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Unknown
- 01157 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- 01156 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- 002310 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- 0015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- 99152 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- 98112 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt
- 9874 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- 9864 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- 9848 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
- 9888 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- 985A13 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- 97511 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- 962612 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- 96221 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- 96249 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- 96246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- 95212 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- 9562 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Roughness concern during brake application. *tw
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20001130 |
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall.*ak the vehicle stalled numerous times, but goes smoth again. The technicians after several attempt discovered that the tfi ignition moduele failure was the cause. *yh
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19990416 |
Vehicle was parked inside the garage and it caught on fire due to electrical wiring short.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980714 |
The wire pipe made a loud noise. When pressing the brakes the vehicle made a popping noise. Dealer contacted and attempted to repair. Also, took the heater core apart, and there is now no heat in the vehicle, the problem still exists. *ak
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19980702 |
After vehicle had been driven it caught on fire while parked. Fire occurred in right front side of vehicle. Cause unknown. Possible fuel related fire. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960629 |
Right front brake rotor rusted.
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19960519 |
Vehicle caught on fire while parked due to defective ignition switch, the car is a total loss. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960518 |
The electrical system in the car has gone haywire due to the igniton switch. The instrument panel goes out and the car just shuts off. *ak vehicle would go on fine, would pull out of the driveway and the radio would turn off turn the corner and the vehicle would shut, vehicle would start back up and maybe the radio would come back on.*jb
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 19951018 |
Gas pedal stuck, brakes did not stop vehicle ended up hitting a tree. Tt
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 19951018 |
Gas pedal stuck, brakes did not stop vehicle ended up hitting a tree. Tt