Don't let a failing battery slow you down. Shop replacement batteries for 1996 Mercury Cougars today and schedule a quick installation at Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Not sure what battery to get for your Mercury Cougar? Use this chart to find the right battery size and CCAs for your Mercury Cougar.
| Battery | Engine | Warranty | Cold Cranking Amps | |
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| 65-1 | V8/4.6L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 850 |
| 65-2 | V8/4.6L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 850 |
| 65-AGM | V8/4.6L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 750 |
| 59-3 | V6/3.8L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 590 |
| 65-2 | V6/3.8L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 850 |
| 65-AGM | V6/3.8L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 750 |
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V8/4.6L - Battery: 65-1 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 850 |
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V8/4.6L - Battery: 65-2 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 850 |
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V8/4.6L - Battery: 65-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 750 |
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V6/3.8L - Battery: 59-3 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 590 |
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V6/3.8L - Battery: 65-2 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 850 |
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V6/3.8L - Battery: 65-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 750 |
You can pretty much drive your Mercury Cougar until you don't want to anymore. But your Cougar's battery? Don't count on it to last forever. The average car battery lasts three to five years. Check your battery regularly and replace it as needed so it doesn’t leave you and your Mercury Cougar stranded. Watch for signs that your current battery is getting too old or too weak. A slow engine crank, a blinking battery or check engine light, bloated battery case, corrosion-covered posts, or weak lights can all be signs that your battery is on its last leg.
You can also get a Free Battery Test at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. With computerized testing we can see how much charge is left in your battery. Visit us for a complimentary battery check and, if needed, get your Mercury Cougar a replacement battery. Car batteries are one of our many specialties! Our expert technicians understand Mercury service recommendations for Cougar battery cold cranking amps and reserve capacity. Get help identifying the type and size of battery that matches your vehicle, and schedule an appointment today for a quick car battery replacement.
Your Mercury Cougar deserves the best, which is why we carry just that. Your vehicle needs a reliable, durable and powerful battery in even some of the toughest conditions. DieHard batteries go above and beyond using state-of-the-art advancements to fuel the expanding power requirements of modern vehicles A DieHard battery isn't an ordinary car battery. It's extraordinary. Choose a DieHard battery for your Mercury Cougar and get behind the wheel with confidence. Why? Because performance will be there when you're counting on it. That's the kind of battery we deliver.
Got a new car battery installed in your 1996 Mercury Cougar? Congrats! Give your new car battery the best start with proper care. Help extend your car battery’s life by cutting back on unnecessary short trips, keeping your battery posts clean, and not using electronics such as the radio and power outlets when the engine is off.
Get answers to common car battery questions, from Firestone Complete Auto Care. If you have a Cougar-specific battery question, stop by your nearest store. Our expert techs have the answers you need.