Trim Report

Mercury Cougar XR71999

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
Safety

6 active recalls on record. Review the safety section before buying

XR7 Market Overview

1999 Mercury Cougar XR7 Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Cougar XR7

Location data for all 1999 Mercury Cougar trims combined

4States

Texas has the most inventory at 50%, with options spread across 4 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Mercury Cougar Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1999 Mercury Cougar trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 6 recalls and 521 complaints for the 1999 Mercury Cougar, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

6
Recalls
521
Complaints
23
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
99V2260001999-18-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DOOR LATCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A LATCH PAWL THAT HAS A COATING WHICH WILL SWELL IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THE LATCH PAWL MAY THEN STICK IN THE OPEN OR UNLATCHED POSITION.

THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, IT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE DOOR OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

View at NHTSA
01V0320002001-06-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH TERMINALS COULD OVERHEAT.

THIS COULD CAUSE EITHER A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED BRAKE LAMPS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA
01V0310002001-06-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS MISROUTED AND ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS UNDER-TORQUED. IF MISROUTED, THE CABLE COULD CONTACT THE POWER STEERING LINE AND THE INSULATION COULD WEAR, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

THE SHORT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE, STALLING, OR A NO-START CONDITION.

View at NHTSA
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04V4210002004-30-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.

THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

View at NHTSA
01V2300002001-09-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS, THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION.

THE OPEN CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL ARCING THAT COULD MELT THE CONNECTOR HOUSING MATERIAL CREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

View at NHTSA
99V1940001999-20-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR. THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE STICKING, BINDING, OR CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPM.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 521 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System52
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic50
03Visibility44
04Engine And Engine Cooling36
05Fuel System, Gasoline29
521 total across 1 model years (1999–1999)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mercury Cougar Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1999 Mercury Cougar trims

20–25mpg combined
·
17-21city
·
26-31hwy
·
$2,700-$3,400/yr

The 1999 Mercury Cougar delivers 20 to 25 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Cougar - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city31 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Cougar - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

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

1999 Mercury Cougar XR7 FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the XR7 compare to other Mercury Cougar trims?

with 3 listings tracked, the XR7 sits in a specific spot in the 1999 Mercury Cougar lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1999 Mercury Cougar page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1999 Mercury Cougar XR7?

The XR7 shares its core mechanicals with other Mercury Cougar trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for electrical system issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 6 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1999 model page has the details.

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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