The 1992 model year was essentially a carryover one for the Cougar, the second of a two-year cycle, with nothing much changed on the outside or inside save for some new exterior colors and minor revisions to the options list. Remaining the standard engine on the LS model was the 3.8L V6. The 5.0L V8 was optional in the LS and standard in the XR7. The fuel tank capacity was reduced by 1 gallon in all models.
Cougar LS
The 1992 Cougar LS interior featured a handsome new steering wheel and standard cloth and leather-trimmed seats.
The optional full electronic instrument cluster on the LS kept all data very well organized and readily available.
Cougar XR7
In addition to Black, Oxford White, and Electric Red Metallic, the XR7 received two unique new monochromatic colors: Silver and Mocha Frost. Both are considered very rare due to the limited production of XR7s and late availability of those colors.
The 1992 Cougar XR7 received new 16″ finned wheels. This was the only model year that this particular 16″ wheel was offered, and it was only offered on the Cougar XR7, making it extremely rare.
The XR7 dash received similar woodgrain trim as the LS model.
25th Anniversary Cougar
Since 1992 was another anniversary year for the big Cat, Mercury announced that a 25th Anniversary Cougar model would be offered. Sporting a unique Tourmaline Green paint scheme, handsome BBS-style wheels and a sumptuous green-and-tan leather/Ultrasuede interior, this special edition Cougar was truly the epitome of the 1992 model year. The production total of 25th anniversary models was estimated at around 5,000 total, although that number may be higher due to additional runs of cars spawned by high dealer and customer demand.
Conclusion
The quality of features continued to be impressive; however, sales were not. Ford was very cautious in their plans for the Cougar in the next few model years. The 2-door sport coupe market was rapidly shrinking due to the sales of sport utility vehicles, and Ford was quick to notice this. Steps would be taken to cut costs on the Cougar, starting with the 1993 model year. A major refreshening of the car, long planned but delayed due to sales and the economy, was pushed back until 1994.
TECH SPECS |
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ENGINES |
LS – 3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm (optional) – 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm XR7 – 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm |
TRANSMISSION |
LS & XR7 – AOD 4-speed automatic with overdrive |
BRAKES |
LS – Front 10.8″ disc, rear 9.8″ drum Optional – Front 10.8″ disc, rear 10.0″ disc with antilock brakes XR7 – Front 10.8″ disc, rear 10.0″ disc with antilock brakes |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Wheelbase – 113″ Overall Length – 199.9″ Overall Width – 72.7″ Overall Height – 52.7″ Cargo Capacity – 15.2 cubic feet Fuel Capacity – 18.0 gallons |
CURB WEIGHT |
LS – 3587 lb. LS w/V8 (w/5 speed) – 3753 lb. XR7 (w/auto) – 3800 lb. |
Production
Total: 46,982
Wheels
Left to right: Luxury wheel cover; styled sport wheel cover; 15″ cast aluminum wheel; unidirectional 16″ XR7 cast aluminum wheel; 15″ cast aluminum geometric spoke wheel (25th Anniversary Cougar only).
Options
NOTE: S=standard, O=optional; A=dealer installed accessory; – = not available
| STANDARD FUNCTIONAL FEATURES | LS | XR7 |
| 3.8L V6 engine with sequential multi-port fuel injection | S | – |
| 5.0L V8 engine with sequential multi-port fuel injection | O | S |
| 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission | S | S |
| Tinted glass | S | S |
| Power-assist brakes with audible wear sensors on front | S | – |
| Power four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS) | O | S |
| Traction-Lok rear axle | O | S |
| Electronic speed-sensitive variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering | O * | S |
| Automatic/firm ride control handling suspension | – | S |
| 58 amp-hr maintenance-free battery | S | – |
| 72 amp-hr maintenance-free battery | O ** | S |
| 75 amp-hr alternator | S | – |
| 95 amp-hr alternator | – | S |
| Cold weather group including engine block heater, heavy-duty battery and rear defroster (72-amp/hr battery on LS) | O | O |
| * Included on LS with optional 5.0L engine. ** Available with Cold Weather Group or 5.0L engine only. |
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| FEATURES – EXTERIOR | LS | XR7 |
| 5-mph impact bumpers front/rear | S | S |
| Dual power mirrors | S | S |
| Low profile aero halogen headlamps | S | S |
| Flush glass | S | S |
| Integral halogen fog lamps | – | S |
| Keyless entry system | O *** | O |
| Ski carrier | A | A |
| Car cover | A | A |
| Front end cover | A | A |
| *** Optional only in conjunction with Luxury Trim option. | ||
| FEATURES – INTERIOR | LS | XR7 |
| Front seat motorized shoulder safety belt system with manual lap safety belts | S | S |
| Rear seat three-point manual shoulder safety belts (outboard) and lap safety belt for center position | S | S |
| Air conditioning | S | S |
| Reclining front bucket seats | S | – |
| Center console with floor shift | S | S |
| Rear center fold-down armrest | S | S † |
| Courtesy lights | S | S |
| Map pockets on doors | S | S |
| Power windows | S | S |
| Side window demisters | S | S |
| Interval windshield wipers | S | S |
| Push on/push off parking brake system | S | S |
| Luggage compartment light | S | S |
| Rear seat heat ducts | S | S |
| Cloth seat trim | S | – |
| Luxury cloth and leather seat trim | O *** | S |
| Leather seating surfaces | O | O |
| 6-way power driver’s seat | O | O |
| Dual 6-way power seats | O | O |
| Sport steering wheel | – | S |
| Tilt steering wheel | O | O |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | O | – |
| Electronic climate control | O *** | O |
| Power slide/tilt moonroof with sunshade | O | O |
| Split fold-down rear seat | – | O |
| Electric rear window defroster | O | O |
| Fingertip speed control | O | O |
| Illuminated entry system | O | O |
| Carpeted floor mats | O | O |
| Light group – includes engine compartment light, dual illuminated visor mirrors, and instrument panel courtesy lights | O | O |
| Anti-theft system | – | O |
| *** Optional only in conjunction with Luxury Trim option. † Deleted when split fold-down rear seat is ordered. |
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| SOUND SYSTEMS | LS | XR7 |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio with 4 speakers and digital clock (may delete or add for credit) | S | S |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio with cassette, 4 speakers and digital clock | O | O |
| High-level electronic radio with C-Quam AM stereo/FM stereo and cassette, 4 premium speakers in 4 locations, 80 watts total RMS premium sound amplifier and digital clock | O *** | O |
| Ford JBL audio system – includes 4 satellite speaker enclosures with 2 speakers in each, a 7″ subwoofer in a 10-liter enclosure and a 4-channel amplifier with 145 total watts RMS | O *** | O |
| Compact digital disc player (available with high-level or Ford JBL systems only) | O *** | O |
| Power antenna | O | O |
| Trunk-mounted 10-CD compact disc changer with remote control (requires High-Level audio system) | A | A |
| *** Optional only in conjunction with Luxury Trim option. | ||
| INSTRUMENTATION | LS | XR7 |
| Backlighted analog cluster with speedometer, temperature and fuel gauges | S | – |
| Full electronic instrument cluster with LCD digital speedometer/odometer/trip odometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge, voltmeter, fuel gauge, speed warning and service interval reminder features, and fuel/distance computer | O *** | – |
| Diagnostic maintenance monitor: includes low fluid level indicators for engine oil, coolant, washer fluids and fuel and oil change indicator | O (1) | O |
| Backlighted analog performance cluster with tachometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, 120 MPH speedometer, oil pressure and voltmeter | O *** | S |
| *** Optional only in conjunction with Luxury Trim option. (1) Available on LS only in conjunction with PEP 263A. |
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| WHEELS + TIRES (BSW = black sidewall) | LS | XR7 |
| P205/70R15 BSW all-season steel belted radial tires | S | – |
| P215/70R15 BSW all-season steel belted radial tires | O (2) | – |
| P225/60ZR16 BSW steel belted, all weather radial tires | – | S |
| P225/60ZR16 BSW handling steel belted radial tires | – | O |
| 15″ luxury wheel covers | S | – |
| 15″ styled sport wheel covers | O | – |
| 15″ cast aluminum wheel with locking lug nuts | O | – |
| 16″ cast aluminum wheel with locking lug nuts | – | S |
| Mini spare | S | S |
| (2) Requires 15″ cast aluminum wheels | ||
| OPTIONAL PACKAGES | LS | XR7 |
| POWER LOCK GROUP Includes power door locks, remote decklid release and fuel filler door release |
O | O |
| LUXURY TRIM OPTION Includes luxury cloth and leather seat trim, luxury cloth door trim, 24 oz. carpeting, and sport analog cluster with tachometer (available on LS only) |
O | – |
| LUXURY LAMP GROUP Includes auto-lamp on/off/delay system, front cornering lamps, automatic day/night inside rearview mirror (deleted when power moonroof is ordered) |
O | O |
| KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Allows driver’s door to be unlocked by depressing numbers above door handle in proper sequence. Passenger side door and decklid can also be opened with additional numbers (includes illuminated entry on LS and XR7 and autolock feature on LS). |
O | O |
Preferred Equipment Packages (PEP)
| COUGAR LS | 260A | 262A | 263A |
| Tilt steering wheel | ● | ● | ● |
| Fingertip speed control | ● | ● | ● |
| Electric rear window defroster | ● | ● | ● |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo cassette radio | ● | ● | |
| Power lock group | ● | ● | ● |
| Aluminum wheels with P215/70R15 BSW tires | ● | ● | ● |
| Front carpet floor mats | ● | ● | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | ● | ● | |
| 6-way power driver’s seat | ● | ● | |
| Luxury Trim option | ● | ● | |
| Luxury light group | ● | ● | ● |
| Luxury lamp group | ● | ||
| Illuminated entry system | ● | ● | |
| Dual 6-way power seats | ● | ||
| High level electronic AM/FM stereo cassette radio | ● | ||
| Power antenna | ● | ||
| Keyless entry | ● | ||
| Diagnostic maintenance monitor | ● |
| COUGAR XR7 | 265A | 266A |
| Tilt steering wheel | ● | ● |
| Fingertip speed control | ● | ● |
| Electric rear window defroster | ● | ● |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo cassette radio | ● | ● |
| Power lock group | ● | ● |
| Front carpet floor mats | ● | |
| 6-way power driver’s seat | ● | ● |
| Luxury light group | ● | |
| Luxury lamp group | ● | |
| High level electronic AM/FM stereo cassette radio | ● | |
| Power antenna | ● | |
| Keyless entry | ● | |
| Diagnostic maintenance monitor | ● |
Your interior and exterior colors can be found on the vehicle certification label, located inside the driver’s door jamb.
Exterior Colors & Codes
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PAINT CODE |
CLEARCOAT COLORS |
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YO |
Oxford White |
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UA |
Black |
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DD |
Mocha Frost |
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EG |
Electric Red Metallic |
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MD |
Crystal Blue Metallic |
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MK |
Twilight Blue Metallic |
|
E4 |
Bright Red |
|
DA |
Cayman Green |
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GA |
Dark Plum |
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WC |
Opal Grey |
|
YN |
Silver Metallic |
|
NA |
Tourmaline Green (25th Anniversary Model only) |
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PAINT CODE |
XR7 MONOCHROMATIC COLORS |
|
UA |
Black Clearcoat |
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EG |
Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic |
|
YO |
Oxford White |
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DD |
Mocha Frost Clearcoat (late availability) |
|
YN |
Silver Metallic Clearcoat (late availability) |
Interior Colors & Codes
The interior color is the second part of a two-character code on the vehicle certification label (the first character is the material and seat type).
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TRIM CODE |
SEAT TYPE |
MATERIAL |
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P |
Articulated Buckets |
Leather |
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W |
Individual Buckets |
Cloth |
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3 |
Articulated Buckets |
Cloth |
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4 |
Individual Buckets |
Leather |
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5 |
Individual Buckets |
Cloth/Vinyl |
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I |
Articulated Buckets |
UltraSuede (25th Anniversary only) |
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TRIM CODE |
COLOR |
|
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A |
Titanium |
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B |
Crystal Blue (not available on XR7) |
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C |
Tan (25th Anniversary only) |
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F |
Currant Red (not available on XR7) |
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H |
Mocha |
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J |
Ebony |
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