1996 Mercury Cougar

$8,995
from
2
listings
$9K–$12K
price range
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Low$8,995
High$11,900
From$8,995
Avg Mileage50,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 2 active dealer listings as of

1996 Mercury Cougar Trims

All Trims Combined
From$8,995
$9K–$12K
2 listings50,000 avg miles
XR7
From$4,649
8 listings|$5K–$12K

1996 Mercury Cougar Pricing

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Mercury Cougar Safety & Reliability

Moderate

With 0 recalls and 75 complaints, the 1996 Mercury Cougar rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
75
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Mercury Cougar's biggest weak point? ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. It leads 75 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine And Engine Cooling19
02Visibility6
03Vehicle Speed Control6
04Tires5
05Structure4
75 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Cougar Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined
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15-17city
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23-24hwy
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$2,300-$2,450/yr

Fuel economy for the 1996 Mercury Cougar ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 2 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
19mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 1996 Mercury Cougar

7States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Minnesota (22%), but the remaining listings are spread across 6 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1996.

1996 Mercury Cougar Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1996 Mercury Cougar a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1996 Mercury Cougar. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 1996 Mercury Cougar?

You'll get between 18 and 19 MPG combined from the 1996 Mercury Cougar, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1996 Mercury Cougar?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems top the list with 75 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 1996 compare to other Mercury Cougar years?

The 1996 sits at a specific point in the Mercury Cougar lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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