1994 Mercury Tracer Review
1994 Mercury Tracer Review
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What’s new
A driver-side airbag is introduced on all models. New alloy wheels and optional antilock brakes show up on the LTS.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$142/mo for Tracer Base
Tracer Base
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1994 Mercury Tracer.
5 star(45%)
4 star(41%)
3 star(7%)
2 star(7%)
1 star(0%)
27 reviews
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4.13 out of 5 stars
Excellent running car
tcarn, 04/11/2011
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
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.
4.5 out of 5 stars
13 years, 200k and still going!
Pete, 01/06/2010
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
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.
3.88 out of 5 stars
Not too bad, but not too good
B-Dub2005, 09/14/2005
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
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.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Best car to Own
Kerry, 04/08/2009
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Mercury Tracer, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tracer since its last redesign.
1994 Tracer Highlights
Sedan
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 29 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $142/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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