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1989 Mercury Cougar LS
VIN
1MEPM6040KH602165
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1MEPM6040KH602165Trim
LS
Engine
3.8L · V6
Horsepower
140
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1989
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1989 Mercury Cougar has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
4 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIRDUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.NHTSA campaign 89V081000
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SUSPENSIONIMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.NHTSA campaign 89V080000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.NHTSA campaign 96V071000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1989 Mercury Cougar from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 15, 2026.
