Mercury Tracer first generation
The Mercury Tracer first generation (1988–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.
Model codes: BF · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,115–4,310 mm |
| Width | – | 1,656 mm |
| Height | – | 1,346–1,364 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,405 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 396–878 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,464–2,605 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
37 complaints for model years 1988–1989. 4 crashes · 4 fires · 1 injury
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 3 versions of the Mercury Tracer first generation
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1989(FFS) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1988(FFS) · (FFS) (MPFI) | 1.6 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.