Trim Report

Mercury Cougar XR71996

Includes:COUGAR|XR7
$4,649
Starting From
8
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 8 active dealer listings as of

Min $4,649
Max $11,900
From $4,649
Fresh

XR7 Market Overview

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

1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Cougar XR7

Location data for all 1996 Mercury Cougar trims combined

7States

If you're near Minnesota, you're in luck: 22% of listings are there. But with 7 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mercury Cougar Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Mercury Cougar trims

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
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Mercury Cougar Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Mercury Cougar trims

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)

XR7 Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7

How does the XR7 compare to other Mercury Cougar trims?

with 8 listings tracked, the XR7 sits in a specific spot in the 1996 Mercury Cougar lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1996 Mercury Cougar page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 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?

The best model year for the Mercury Cougar XR7 comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Mercury Cougar overview.

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