By far the most popular limited edition, the Special Edition (and similar Max Edition) carry on the styling cues of the previous generation Fox-chassis SE/Max cars. The lower portion is usually argent (or sometimes gold) in color with stripes, a special emblem on the C-pillar, and the occasional luggage rack. Some of the earlier (1989-93) SE's sometimes have a red stripe on the side molding. Some cars have featured 1992 Anniversary-style 15" spoked BBS rims. The SE package on later Cougars was supplied by a company in FL and options from year to year probably varied greatly. Total number of cars produced is unknown.

The Predator SS package was offered to dealers from 1994-97. It consisted of a full ground effects kit, a rear spoiler similar to that used on the 1996-97 Sport models, and a full vinyl PREDATOR SS lettering kit for the lower half of the doors, the trunklid, and sometimes on the windshield. The kit seems to be supplied by Razzi, although it's not known whether they were the OE supplier or not. Total number or Predator SS Cougars produced is unknown.

Another Cougar with ground effects, little is known about the Gold Edition Cougar. This is a 1996-97 model.

The Caliente (Spanish for 'hot') was a package created by E&G Classics in Florida. Included in the package was a vinyl half roof with special C-pillar ornamentation, a dash plaque, and matching keychains, all with the CALIENTE logo. Total number produced is unknown.

The Night Cat Edition looks to be very similar to a Bostonian Edition, with gold trim and special Night Cat emblems. Total number produced is unknown.

Most of these other limited-edition Cats featured a vinyl half-roof, special ornamentation, and a special striping package that were offered to Ford dealers by aftermarket suppliers. They were marketed all over the U.S and Canada and were produced right up until the 1997 model year. Some of these Cougar packages were regional or specific to a particular city, such as the following:

- Bostonian
- Coloradan
- Houstonian, etc.

There were probably many more cities or regions that took part in this series of cars. Total production is unknown.

An interesting development in the history of aftermarket Cougars has taken place in Florida. It seems that every other dealership there had a gimmick to make their Cougar offering unique (obviously catering more toward the retirement crowd than the youth of the day). This typically featured a modified roof (half top, fake convertible top, etc.) and some type of special badging, whether it was physically applied on the car's exterior or embroidered in the seats. Most of these images are from eBay auctions; a few examples of these unique Cougar packages are below.