Car Facts on a 1999 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar had been produced for more than 30 years until 1997. Re-introduced in 1999, it was styled differently than the previous years in an effort to revive the model. Unlike the older Thunderbird look and style, the 1999 Cougar was a compact sports coupe with a hatchback. The design and engine was based on the Mercury Mystique and Ford Contour. The model was a two-door, four passenger vehicle. It came in the I4 and the V6 trims.
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Summary
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The Environmental Protection Agency estimated miles per gallon for the 1999 Mercury Cougar was 19 to 24 miles to the gallon in the city and 28 to 34 miles on the highway. Both the 2.0 liter 125-hp engine and the 2.5 liter 170-hp engine used regular gas. The transmissions available were the 4-speed automatic with overdrive and the 5-speed manual with overdrive.
Standard Equipment
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Standard features on the 1999 Mercury Cougar included bucket seats in the front, 50/50 bucket seats in the rear, a six-position driver seat, a four-position passenger seat, cloth interior, air conditioning, cassette, stereo, power door locks, two 12-volt power outlets, power front windows and a tachometer.
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Colors
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Original clear coat exterior colors for the 1999 Mercury Cougar were Black, Vibrant White, Laser Red Tinted and Rio Red. The original clear coat metallic exterior colors were Ash Gold, Dark Tourmaline, Melina Blue, Silver Frost and Spruce Green. The original interior colors were Greystone, Medium graphite, Medium Parchment and Midnight Black.
Pricing
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The original manufacturers suggested retail price for the 1999 Mercury Cougar I4 was $16,390 and $16,890 for the V6. According to Kelly Blue Book, as of April 2010, the price range for a 1999 Mercury Cougar with less than 100,000 miles was $1960 to $4,225 based on condition and location. As of April 2010, the trade in value was $875 to $2900.
Recalls
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From 1999 through 2008, there were nine recalls issued for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. In 1999, a recall was issued for the accelerator cable on the vehicle speed control and for the side door latch. Rear brake components in the hydraulic brakes were recalled in 2000. In 2001 a brake light switch recall, an alternator cable to the battery and an electrical system recall were issued. A gasoline fuel systems recall was issued in 2004. In 2006, a recall to replace the hydraulic brake master cylinder was issued. As of March 2010 the last recall in 2008 was for the suspension.
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References
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