1989 Mercury Cougar LS

VIN 1MEPM6048KH632482 Lakewood, WA
Listed at
$2,750

This 1989 Mercury Cougar LS is listed at $2,750 with 112,439 miles in Lakewood, WA.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $2,027 (−42.4%) over 14 days.

Apr 14, 2026 · $4,777 Apr 28, 2026 · $2,750

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1MEPM6048KH632482, spanning 14 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Curbside Motors Lakewood, WA 98499 $2,750 112,439 mi 2026-04-28

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Curbside Motors 9915 Lakewood, WA 98499 $4,777 112,439 mi 2026-04-14

What would this 1989 Mercury Cougar LS cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$49
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $275 down
Amount financed
$2,475
Total interest
$465

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1MEPM6048KH632482
Trim
LS
Engine
3.8L · V6
Horsepower
140
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1989
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • 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.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1989 Mercury Cougar likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,650
Insurance $5,950
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $24,600

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1989 Mercury Cougar has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
    DUE 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
  • SUSPENSION
    IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
    NHTSA campaign 89V080000
  • 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 1989 Mercury Cougar from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 15, 2026.

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