Mercury Tracer third generation
The Mercury Tracer third generation (1997–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.
Model codes: CT120 · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,387–4,437 mm |
| Width | – | 1,702 mm |
| Height | – | 1,354–1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,499 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368–878 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,464–2,662 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)
206 complaints for model years 1997–1999. 24 crashes · 20 fires · 21 injuries · 1 death
- Airbags 56
- Electrical system 27
- Engine 25
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 third 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999(FFS), SIL | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 1998–1999CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 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.