1999 Mercury Cougar

Horsepower: 125 @ 5500
Torque (lb-ft): 130 @ 4000
Weight: 2829 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 2dr Car
Market Segment: 2-door Compact ...
Engine type: Gas I4
Transmission type: 5 4 Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD,

MSRP: $14,977 - $16,390

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Mechanical

Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : 993
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/121
• Fuel System : SEFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 125 @ 5500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 130 @ 4000

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : 44T
• Trans Type : 4
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
• Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.89
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.57
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.31
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.82
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 24
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 34

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : 590
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 105

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.5

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2829

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1000
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 100
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Indep Quadralink
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 32
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 32
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.79
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.63

Brakes

• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.25 x 0.94
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 8.0 x 1.5

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : T35
• Rear Tire Order Code : T35
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P205/60R15
• Rear Tire Size : P205/60R15
• Spare Tire Size : T125/90R15

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x -TBD-
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 15.5
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : - TBD -
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 37.0
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 16.0

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 106.4
• Length, Overall (in) : 185.0
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.6
• Height, Overall (in) : 52.2
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 59.3
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.7
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 14.5

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 84.2
• Front Head Room (in) : 37.8
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.6
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 53.9
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 34.7
• Second Leg Room (in) : 33.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 51.3
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Cougar
• Body Style : 3 Door Coupe

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V226

Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,000

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the door latch may have been manufactured with a latch pawl that has a coating that will swell in high humidity conditions. The latch pawl may then stick in the open or unlatched position and the door will not latch when closed.

Remedy: Dealers will install a revised side door latch. Owner notification began Sept. 6, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture: September - November 1998

Manufacturer Recall No.: 99S22

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag

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