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Mercury Tracer

1988–1999 · 34 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
26
Best
30
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The Mercury Tracer has been tested by the EPA across 34 different configurations spanning model years 1988 through 1999. Over this period, the Tracer has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223125MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223125MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150243428MPG
1996
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
1996
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500222824MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
1996
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,000263530MPG
1995
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
1995
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500222824MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
1995
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,050263429MPG
1994
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
1994
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300233226MPG
1994
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,050263429MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1993
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150253328MPG
1992
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
1992
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,300223226MPG
1992
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,050263329MPG
1991
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
1991
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
1991
1.9L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,150253328MPG
1989
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,500232624MPG
1989
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243227MPG
1988
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spd • Regular
$2,500222624MPG
1988
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243227MPG

Historical Efficiency

1999
28
1998
28
1997
28
1996
30
1995
29
1994
29
1993
28
1992
29
1991
28
1989
27
1988
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tracer) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercury Tracer. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mercury Mercury Tracer grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
39
Total Deaths
31

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.8%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
7.7%
DUI Involved
10.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

55%
Front
18%
Side
27%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2017
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2015
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.82
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1997
2
1995
2
1994
1
1992
1
1991
3
1988
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory