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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Tracer, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tracer since its last redesign.
Reliable after 7 years
Illinois, 05/22/2002
1995 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
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I've had my '95 Tracer (Trio version) for almost seven years and three problems - the a/c compressor broke, but during the warranty period, so Ford fixed it. It had a vacuum leak just this year, which wasn't a major expense to fix. The parking break broke - you can engage it, but it won't dis-engage. No rust, no broken or lose parts. the interior has held up very well. The seats don't look worn. It has been a reliable car, considering it's a Ford.
good basic transportation
cwl, 09/04/2002
1993 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
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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.
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JoshWMU, 10/19/2002
1995 Mercury Tracer 4dr Sedan
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I owned a 95 tracer for my first car. Though it was not my first choice, I never once regretted it. It was a great car, while nothing fancy, it got me everywhere I needed to go and only broke down once (timing belt, i'm sure someone forgot to replace it before i bought it.) Stock stereo is terrible, you will be quite happy with a cheap upgrade. engine, while nothing special, is good enough to do anything you need it to do...you just might have to floor it instead of the half- throttle you might use on other cars.
t-racer
ttsouth, 11/28/2003
1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
very fun to drive, that's why i call it the t-racer. it will smoke any car at the light.
Make lemonade cause this one's a lemon
CTP, 02/28/2003
1994 Mercury Tracer 4dr Wagon
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nothing but a disappointment from day one! Handled okay, had okay gas mileage, but burned thru transmissions like a teenaged girl goes thru boybands! Parts were expensive and even when under warranty, the dealership never could fix it right. I went thru 2 engines, 3 heater cores, and 4 (count em four!!!) transmissions. Engine had no power or pickup (either of the two!) and I will not be buying another Mercury / Ford ever again!