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Ford Motor Company announced in late 1991 that a limited-edition run of 5,000 25th Anniversary Mercury
Cougars would be produced for the 1992 model year. As a departure from the Medium Cabernet Red color on the
previous 20th anniversary model offered in 1987, this new car would be painted Tourmaline Green (NA). The
color was initially met with some concern as green typically did not signify a silver anniversary; however, the color
green in general enjoyed a popular upswing in the early 1990’s, and this was a great opportunity to make the
25th Cougar a timely attraction. Once again, Ford senior designer Gary Senior penned this model, just as he did
with the 20th Anniversary Cougar.
The 25th Anniversary Cougar package featured the sport-tuned suspension and a non-functional luggage rack.
The side moldings behind the doors featured gold “25th ANNIVERSARY” lettering. The overall effect of this model
was a striking contrast to the previous 20th Anniversary Cougar model, while still maintaining the class and
heritage of the Cougar line.

The 25th’s interior was Mocha Tan (IC) featuring Ultrasuede seating with contrasting green carpeting, gusseting
and seat piping. The floor mats, once again sent a few weeks after purchase of the car, were embroidered with
the new 25th Anniversary emblem. All surfaces on the dash and doors were tan, with leather door accents.
Interesting to note is that the carpeting was green while the headliner was tan—this was probably the first modern
Cougar to have such a color scheme.
Originally the plan was to offer the high output 5.0 V8 engine as the sole motor for the 25th Anniversary Cougar.
These cars were equipped with factory 4-wheel disc brakes, performance 3.08 gear, and dual exhaust. However,
there were V6 models outfitted with the 25th package; they did not come with ABS and had rear drum brakes. It is
assumed that the V6 cars were added on to the initial run of V8 cars due to dealer demand, as was customary for
the time. The original goal of 5,000 Anniversary Cougars was almost met: recent Marti report data shows that a
total of 4,800 of this model was produced, with the majority of them being V6 models.

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Premium Items
The 25th Anniversary Cougar also came with a special commemorative package sent to original owners after
purchase and included the following items, all featuring the 25th Anniversary logo:

The 25th logo keychain.

Several owners have reported receiving this
stunning green 25th Anniversary Cougar jacket,
complete with embroidered logo in the front.

The leather bag with the 25th logo, another

premium.
 The 25th Anniversary exterior care kit, which
contained a dusting cloth, clear coat polish, tire
and trim dressing, glass cleaner, and a touch-up
tube of Tourmaline Green paint.

A 25th Anniversary pen with case.

TECH SPECS
 ENGINES 5.0L (302 cid) V8; 200 hp @ 4000 rpm; 275 lb-ft torque @ 3000 rpm
OR
3.8L (232 cid) V6; 140 hp @ 3800 rpm; 215 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm

TRANSMISSION AOD-E 4-speed automatic with overdrive

BRAKES V6 – Front 10.8″ disc, rear 9.8″ drum

V8 – 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 V6 – 3587 lb.

V8 – 3753 lb.

PRODUCTION
TOTAL (confirmed) – 4,800

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