IIRC the cougar isn't really a Ford, I think it was made by a Ford partner or in Australia. Though allot of the systems like the computers are Ford.

See if you can find out if it has maintenance records. Plan on having someone flush the cooling systems and USE DISTILLED WATER AND PROPER SPEC COOLANT. I would change the oil and use a 5W20 synthetic motor oil( Mobile 1 makes a good one). Not the SEMI synthetic that ford sells. Have the a/c system serviced (recycle the freon, vacuum and recharge with proper amount) check the brakes, flush the brake fluid. Might consider changing the eCVT (transmission) fluid. If the battery (12volt) is original I would also think about changing it with a new one of CORRECT size and capacity. These things done will make the car last quite abit longer with less break downs. You might be able to negotiate this into the purchase price. Just be sure they use the proper fluids. I bought mine used (3000 mi) and the dealer changed the oil as a mater of policy. unfortunately they put 10W30 conventional oil in it.

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