1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7



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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1MELM62W9VH620892
Stock #: 260090AA
Model Code: M62
  • Body Style 2D Coupe
  • Exterior Color White
  • Interior Color Medium Graphite
  • Mileage 138,317
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 18/25 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 3.80 L
  • Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • Leather Seats

Dealer Comments

Recent Arrival! Cougar XR-7, 3.8L SEFI, Power steering, Power windows.


1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7 White RWD 4-Speed Automatic 3.8L SEFI 18/26 City/Highway MPG
WHY BUY FROM US: Freeway Ford in MN has a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers needs. Freeway Ford is located in the heart of Bloomington, MN. We are about 3 miles from the Mall Of America. We have been providing Quality Care in our sales and servicing of Ford cars and trucks for over 40 years. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase.

Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • Brake/shift interlock
  • 3.27 rear axle ratio
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 58 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
  • 130-amp alternator
  • Electric drive fan
  • Long spindle short & long arm front suspension
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Variable-rate coil springs & gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • P205/70R15 all-season SBR BSW tires {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • T125/90R15 mini-spare tire
  • Luxury wheel covers {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front/rear disc brakes
  • 18.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap
  • Single stainless steel exhaust system
  • Counter-balanced hood
  • Color-keyed soft fascia front/rear bumpers
  • Black windshield/rear window moldings
  • Bright door/quarter window moldings
  • Concealed drip moldings
  • Color-keyed lower body-side cladding w/bright insert
  • Black B-pillar
  • Bright grille/surround/cat head
  • Low-profile, complex reflector, clear lens halogen headlamps integrated in parking lamp/turn signal/side marker assembly
  • Wraparound design taillamps
  • Dual body-color pwr remote mirrors
  • Complete tinted glass
  • Flush windshield/side/rear window glass
  • 2-speed interval windshield wipers w/washers
  • "Mercury" nomenclature on driver-side front bumper
  • "Mercury" & "Cougar XR7" nameplates on reflex moldings
  • Color-keyed door handles
  • Individual cloth/leather reclining front bucket seats w/inertia front seatback releases, 2-way adjustable head restraints
  • Rear seat fold-down armrest
  • Full-length floor console w/floor shift, front (lighted) & rear ashtrays, armrest, storage bin, coin holders, dual easy-access cupholders
  • Luxury 18-oz color-keyed cut-pile carpeting
  • 4-spoke luxury tilt steering wheel w/center blow horn
  • Backlit analog instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp gauges
  • Warning lamps-inc: door ajar, low fuel/coolant/washer fluid, speed control
  • Reminder chimes-inc: headlamps-on, fasten seat belts, key-in-ignition
  • Pwr windows w/illuminated switches
  • Stalk-mounted controls-inc: high-beams, flash-to-pass, windshield wipers
  • Manual air conditioning w/rotary controls
  • 4-speed heater/defroster system
  • Side window demisters
  • Rear compartment heat ducts
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: 4-speakers
  • Bright rear antenna
  • Glove box
  • Color-keyed soft door trim panels w/lower carpeting, cloth inserts, map pockets, warning reflectors
  • Color-keyed molded cloth headlining
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Passenger/concealed driver visor mirrors
  • Lights-inc: dual-beam dome/map, RH/LH footwell courtesy
  • Lighted luggage compartment w/carpet, flat load floor
  • Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Color-keyed 3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/rear center lap belt
  • Brake/shift interlock

4.6L SOHC EFI V8 ENGINE

  • speed-sensitive pwr steering
  • HD battery

  • 4 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio
  • Cassette
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Power door mirrors
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Tachometer
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest w/Storage
  • Passenger door bin
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Mid-Size
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 18
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 26
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 540
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 14.0
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 10.8
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3666
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3528
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Short/Long Arm
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Independent H-arm
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 30.2
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 30.2
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.06
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.96
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Power
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.8 x 1.0
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.1 x 0.7
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Order Code: T37
    • Rear Tire Order Code: T37
    • Front Tire Size: P215/70R15
    • Rear Tire Size: P215/70R15
    • Spare Tire Size: T125/90R15
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6.5
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x 4
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Pwr Speed-Sensitive
    • Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
    • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.1
    • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.75
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.6
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.0
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 113.0
    • Length, Overall (in): 199.9
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.7
    • Height, Overall (in): 52.5
    • Track Width, Front (in): 61.6
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 60.2
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4
    • Liftover Height (in): 24.4
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.1
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 102.1
    • Front Head Room (in): 38.1
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.5
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 55.6
    • Second Head Room (in): 37.6
    • Second Leg Room (in): 36.5
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 56.6
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Mercury Cougar
    • Body Style: 2 Door Coupe XR7

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