These are standard specifications for the 1988 Mercury Cougar, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 January 2023
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)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
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.
