This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $4,337 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$77

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $434 down

Amount financed

$3,903

Total interest

$717

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1MEPM6042LH676429

Trim

Engine

3.8L · V6

Horsepower

140

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

1990

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

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $8,925

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $28,825

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

Check accident & title history →

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