1988 Mercury Cougar Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1980 - 1988 |
| Price : | $14,855-$16,265 |
| Weight : | 3240 lbs | 1469.639 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
4 Automatic with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1988 : | 298,859 |
| Total 1988 Cougar production : | 119,162 |
| 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19870801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V071000 |
| Summary | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated June 2024
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1988 Mercury Cougar FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 104.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a length of 200.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: What is the 1988 Mercury Cougar's towing capacity?A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a towing capaicty of 0.00 lbs.Q: How much did the 1988 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $14,855 to $16,265 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar was offered as a LS Coupe, XR-7 Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1988? A: Mercury produced 298,859 automobiles in 1988.Q: How many 1988 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 119,162 examples of the Cougar in 1988.Q: What engine did the 1988 Mercury Cougar have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Mercury Cougar was a V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1988 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Mercury Cougar?
How many 1988 Mercury Cougar were produced?
How powerful was the 1988 Mercury Cougar? Was the 1988 Mercury Cougar popular? Was the 1988 Mercury Cougar expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1988 Mercury Cougar?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a wheelbase size of 104.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a length of 200.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a width of 71.10 inches.Q: What is the 1988 Mercury Cougar's towing capacity?A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar has a towing capaicty of 0.00 lbs.Q: How much did the 1988 Mercury Cougar cost when new?A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar cost approximately $14,855 to $16,265 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Mercury Cougar? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar was offered as a LS Coupe, XR-7 Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1988? A: Mercury produced 298,859 automobiles in 1988.Q: How many 1988 Cougars were produced? A: Mercury produced 119,162 examples of the Cougar in 1988.Q: What engine did the 1988 Mercury Cougar have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Mercury Cougar was a V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1988 Mercury Cougar have? A: The 1988 Mercury Cougar had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox. - 1988 Mercury Cougar Menu
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