Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Cougar.
The 1976 Mercury Cougar Overview anchors this reference entry, though the model complaint history on file covers model years 1990 through 2002 rather than the 1976 model year itself. That dataset peaks at 521 complaints for 1999 and falls to a low of just 1 in 1998, offering the only quantitative reliability markers available here. Because these figures apply to years outside the 1976 model year, that specific model sits apart from this particular complaint trajectory, meaning its standing in the broader Cougar reliability history must be drawn from sources beyond this record.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 214.6 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4374 lb |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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