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13 years, 200k and still going!
Pete, 01/06/2010
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We are trying to decide whether to commit to new tires, but the 1993 Mercury Tracer seems to be running fine after turning over 200k miles. Minor problems, seat belt return doesn't stop seat belt in an easily accessible location anymore. Heater fan and vent system isn't as functional as it used to be. The floor is rusting. This car was in a garage for the first 5-7 years.
Excellent running car
tcarn, 04/11/2011
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 5 years now and have 193,000 miles on and still climbing. Have some problems with the transmission occassionally. there is wind sound when driving fast. Also the A/C cuts out occassionally. Overall it drives and handles very well. Very few maintenance problems since I bought it used. I have put on about 80,000 miles. Highly reccommended.
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Kerry, 04/08/2009
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has proven an excetional value. Extreme reliabilty , fit and finish. This little car seems to run "forever". Excellent ride, easy to work on, durable and quiet. We have owned this car for 16 years. We wverage 30 to 33 mpq. This is a 5 speed.
Not too bad, but not too good
B-Dub2005, 09/14/2005
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The biggest problem i've had over the 11 years i've had this car would be that at about 100,000, the engine just flat out broke. it started to stall and i had to buy a whole new engine. but besides that it has been pretty reliable. the transmission is little shabby though, it never seems to shift when it should. the wagon still seems to have taken all the punishment i've dealt it though. in general this car isn't too bad, it certainly takes alot of punishment.
It's worth it.
Some Guy In Chicago, 07/16/2003
1991 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
as soon as i started to drive this car, it was awesome, especially since i have the 1.8L mazda engine in it, it can really keep up with some good quality street machines
Great Little Car!
kurketh, 04/03/2003
1991 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This little wagon is the second most reliable car I have ever owned, next to my '77 Camaro. It gets great gas mileage in both city and especially highway. It has plenty of room for trips to Home Depot, or taking my two Dobermans to the park. Of course, don't expect to win any races (hah!), and other drivers seem to take pleasure in cutting you off.
Mercury
Lucy, 03/15/2006
1992 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had so many problems with this car. I just got a list a mile long about whats wrong with it brakes, tie rod, fluid, alignment etc etc etc. Of course there's no way of knowing if its because the person before me didn't take care of it or not.
rim's tracer
rimuhammad, 04/26/2004
1992 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the '92 tracer was bought used with 156,000 miles. it is a 5-speed stick, which makes driving the car fun. the clutch was replaced, so it shifts smoothly
good things about Tracer
Jackie Beals, 10/03/2006
1992 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Tracer used nearly 5 years ago, and have driven it about 140,000 miles since then. It has occasional problems getting stuck in high gear when slowing at a stoplight or tollbooth, but the mechanic has never experienced the problem when they test-drive it. Otherwise it is very reliable, its only problems have been tire or battery problems, no mechanical failures. It has good pick-up on the highway (cruises happily at 70-75 mph), and is comfortable -- especially for a small person.
terrible everything
Mandy, 06/07/2003
1992 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
my dad got me this car thinking it would be a great teen first car and all we have had is trouble Starter Brakes and everything imaginable cracked head is the worst!
Keeps on goin'
College Commuter, 07/03/2008
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was given to me by my grandmother when she passed away before I was able to drive so it sat for several years. Took some regular maintenance to get her up and running again but since then it has kept on putting on. Not exactly the sportiest or fastest or best on gas after 15 years, but that is expected. For a free car I am getting more than I thought I would get. I keep expecting her to just die on me but she still starts every morning and gets me home every night.
Very good car
Tracerowner, 08/31/2008
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the car brand new in 1993. It now has 152,000 miles on it. The only major problem has been the AC compressor and a radiator leak. The best thing about it is the gas mileage. On the interstate it's 36 MPG. It ain't no speed demon but keeps up with traffic nicely. Idle's rough but moves along normally. Economically, best car I ever had. Replaced radiator. Now, no leaks, uses no oil, very dependable.
My second Tracer
Natalie, 06/05/2009
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My first tracer was a 1992 wagon and very reliable for the six years I owned it. I junked it at 165,000 when the trans broke but that was totally my fault when I bottomed out in a large pothole. I believe I could of had up to 200,000 miles on that car or more. My second tracer, a 1993 model, bought in Nov. 2003 is a 1.9L engine and I have 140,000 miles on it (I bought it at 99,000 miles). I drove from Michigan to Florida and back a few years ago and I got 35-40 mpg. I get about 25 mpg City. For an old car, that is really good.
Excellent car for the price
Happy with the car, 07/15/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the LTS model with the 1.8 liter engine new in 1992 and have only had to perform normal vehicle maintenance (e.g. change oil, battery, tires, etc.) The car ran great from the time I purchased it and is still running great with 93,000 miles. There are no oil or other fluid leaks. I have owned at least ten other cars of many makes and models; and this one is the best of them all.
good basic transportation
cwl, 09/04/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A good reliable car. You will be surprised how much stuff you can fit in this car. The gas milage is not as good as on other small models... 26 MPG for mixed driving; No more than 28 on highway. The automatic seatbelts are somewhat annoying.
Don't buy this car!
Stephen7, 09/09/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've driven this car for six years and have never been pleased with any aspect of the car. The engine and cabin are noisy at idle and on the highway not to mention numerous problems such as engine shake due to a broken motor mount, a leaky radiator, factory mis- aligned rear wheels, stalling, and transmission shift problems. The car's acceleration is similar to that of a kid on a tricycle. The car simply can't get out of its own way.
Good little wagon
Voltaire314, 11/07/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only major problem I've had with this car after 9 years was a cracked valve seat at 140,000 miles. It's had other minor problems throughout, so I've probably spent about $2500 in 9 years of repairs. However, it's always started up and run, never left me stranded. Even with the cracked valve seat, it limped 60 miles home on 3 cylinders. It's not a performer. It'll get up to 100mph but I'd turn the A/C off before trying anything more than half-hearted acceleration. On the other hand, fuel economy is excellent. The fold-down seats and roof rack come in handy.
93 tracer wagon
uafb1, 11/24/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
been a good car with very little upkeep, only real problem has been the brakes pads wear out fast
Good little car
Happy with car, 12/16/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car new in 1992 and have had few troubles. It has 95,000 miles on it and just now has some transmission problem. The car hesitates when cold, the mechanic said the trans needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Up til now it has been reliable. And the car is fun to drive.
mercury tracer
jeannie z, 07/26/2003
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an exceptionally reliable car. I bought it new and have had to do minor repairs over the years (nothing over $500). I would highly recommend.
1993 Mercury Tracer
Claren11, 01/02/2004
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had good experience with this car until about two years or 22,000 mile ago. This is a very inexpensive car up to about 80,000 miles. Then you need to unload this car because many problems will arise. My major issue now is that the transmission began failing about a year ago (would not shift to overdrive). Now the problems are worst. I couldn't get $50 for this car now.
Forget all that Import junk
R.E. Saif, 11/21/2005
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My '93 LTS was the first car I ever owned. For under five grand I got a heck of a deal. The car was in great condition, with a five-speed, power locks, windows, mirrors, sunroof, alloys, a spoiler and 90k miles. I drove the car for a month before the transmission scattered. A neighbor went through it and found it had next to no fluid in it which burned it up. Rebuilt trans installed, the car gave me 15,000 miles of flawless service, until I replaced it in October of 2002 with a '99 Olds Alero. I sold it the next year only to see it wrecked and destroyed 6 months later by the idiot kid. A shame, as it was in terrific shape and a blast to drive, especially on the mountain roads.
I love this car
Ecko1107, 02/16/2004
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When i was 18, my dad gave me my first Mercury Tracer LTS. It was perviously my uncles and he was the only other owner in that cars history. The 1.8l engine was amazing. The cars body styling is amazing. The only problem with this car was that transmission wasnt up to the cars high standards. The tranny died and the cost was worth more than the car was. So i donated the car to a charity and purchased another Tracer LTS with only 58000 miles on it. I had a transmission flush and i am watching it with a hawk eye. If i had the chance or the money i would buy the remaining LTS's for myself. Needless to say i love these cars.
A great little Wagon
Old Roy, 04/14/2004
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A simple, quite reliable and very economical Vehicle. Able to haul a large amount of luggage or anything. Will run with any traffic on any highway, all day long.
Great Car
Great Car, 01/22/2005
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought it less than a year ago, and there have been no problems. My friend that I bought it from owned it much longer and it didn't give him any trouble either! It's definately fast and fun to drive, good compression even after 120K! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
Very Reliable And Fun Little Wagon
KRIS, 08/29/2007
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driving and owning this car was a delight. Sadly, after only 18 months of owning it, the reliability proved me wrong. The motor started to load up really bad after I used the a/c (would using the a/c take away engine power?)and it just died on me on the side of the road!! I loved my little wagon and so did my family. Problem was dropped valve and a cracked piston! My mechanic said it just wasn't worth fixing, so now it sits in a junkyard. They say the trannys have problems at around 80-90K miles. Mine hit 170,000 and no tranny issues at all! Some are good, some not. Purchasing another one come tax time! Besides the problem I had, I would very much recommend these inexpensive cars.
Great Car
susu1, 06/23/2003
1993 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and now after 10 years it has 90k. Car was in storage for 4 years and all I had to do was replace the battery. I have had no major problems with the car. I drive it a minimum of 50 miles a day. I had one minor one that the accelerator was sticking and Ford fixed it easily. This car is very reliable. I live in cold country and it has always been reliable. Fun to drive! I would definitely recommend this vehicle!
My Tracer
Robin425, 08/28/2002
1991 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my tracer in 1997, and had problems with it almost immediately. The biggest problem I've had was with the transmission. I had to have it replaced, which ended up being very expensive even though my Dad was able to do most of the work himself. I wouldn't recommend this car to a friend.