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Free Mercury Cougar VIN Decoder

Decode your Mercury Cougar VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 2 variants (1998–2002). No registration.

1998–2002 2 variants Petrol
Mercury Cougar
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Mercury Cougar specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Cougar variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.5 V6 1998–2002 Petrol 2.5 L 169 bhp MANUAL FWD —
2.0 16V 1998–2002 Petrol 2.0 L 125 bhp MANUAL FWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Mercury Cougar VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Cougar is what the advert claims before you buy.

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Mercury Cougar VIN FAQ

What does a Mercury Cougar VIN tell you?+
A Mercury Cougar VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Mercury Cougar?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercury Cougar made?+
Our database covers the Mercury Cougar for model years 1998–2002, across 2 variants.
Is the Mercury Cougar VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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