Mercury Cougar towing capacity by year
The Mercury Cougar has tow data across 11 model years, from 1991 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Mercury Cougar carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1997 model year at 2,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercury Cougar page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Mercury Cougar max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mercury Cougar, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Mercury Cougar years (1998–2002)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 3 | 1,000 |
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 1,000 |
Older Mercury Cougar years (1991–1997)
Earlier model years for the Mercury Cougar, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1996 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1995 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1994 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 2 | 2,000 |
| 1991 Mercury Cougar | 1 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.