1990 Mercury Cougar LS

VIN 1MEPM6041LH612026
Typical market price
$4,148
4 comparable listings

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1990 Mercury Cougar LS

VIN 1MEPM6041LH612026

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 12, 2026
Below market
$3,064
Middle of range
$4,148
Above market
$4,847
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NHTSA build data for 1MEPM6041LH612026
Trim
LS
Engine
3.8L · V6
Horsepower
140
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1990
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
18
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
$2,580 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1990 Mercury Cougar likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,900
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $26,700

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1990 Mercury Cougar has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • VISIBILITY
    THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF.
    NHTSA campaign 91V076000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
    NHTSA campaign 90V026000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    THE 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 1990 Mercury Cougar from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 17, 2026.

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