Trim Report

Mercury Cougar XR71989

Includes:COUGAR|XR7
$5,995
Starting From
3
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $5,995
Max $11,900
From $5,995
Fresh

XR7 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,750
$3K–$3K
1 listings125,000 avg miles
XR7
From$5,995
3 listings|$6K–$12K

1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Cougar XR7

Location data for all 1989 Mercury Cougar trims combined

4States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 50% of listings are there. But with 4 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mercury Cougar Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1989 Mercury Cougar trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 99 complaints, the 1989 Mercury Cougar rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
99
Complaints
15
Crashes
13
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1989 Mercury Cougar's biggest weak point? VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. It leads 99 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Vehicle Speed Control19
02Seat Belts17
03Electrical System15
04Engine And Engine Cooling9
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
99 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mercury Cougar Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1989 Mercury Cougar trims

17–20mpg combined
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15-17city
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21-25hwy
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$3,400-$4,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 1989 Mercury Cougar ranges from 17 to 20 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the XR7 Worth It?

Common questions about the 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7

How does the XR7 compare to other Mercury Cougar trims?

The XR7 occupies a distinct position in the Mercury Cougar range. See how it stacks up on the 1989 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7?

Budget for standard XR7 maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mercury Cougar XR7?

For the XR7, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Mercury Cougar buyer's guide.

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