Mercury Tracer
The Mercury Tracer is a compact car that was marketed by Mercury from the 1987 to 1999 model years. The replacement for the Mercury Lynx, the Tracer was also sold as a three-door and five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon; a four-door sedan was introduced for the second generation. Three generations of the model line were produced, with the second two serving as the counterpart of the Ford Escort.
Wikipedia →Specs — 1999
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Engine
- gasoline engine
- Preceded by
- Mercury Lynx
- Succeeded by
- Ford Focus
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 1999
34 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 model year.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 6
- AIR BAGS
- 5
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 5
- HYDRAULIC
- 5
- VISIBILITY
- 4
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Photos
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