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Used 1997 Mercury Tracer Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

fair

Ed, 01/12/2006
1997 Mercury Tracer LS 4dr Sedan
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the tracer has one problem that no one can seem to correct and that is heavy vibration when stopped at a light in drive.When taken out of gear its pretty good. Most all Auto Mech. say that it's the nature of the beast! Motor mount change out helps a little, but I guess for a little run about over all its not too bad. The vibration is bad though, it is very good on gas mileage and handles well, but if you'er tall, it is horrible getting in and out of it. remember test drive and with the A/C on and see if the Vibration doesn't chane your mind about buying it.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good Car

Kam, 10/10/2006
1997 Mercury Tracer GS 4dr Sedan
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Car was in almost mint condition when I bought it used.(except for higher mileage) I only have two gripes about car: 1. The inside of the car is so small. There is no room for drinks or anything else. 2. There is some sort of trans problem, it hesitates and jerks into 2nd gear. It only happens on occasion and is mild. And it only happens from 1st to 2nd. Other than that its a decent car.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

No Luck with this car

Gettinganewcar, 05/02/2003
1997 Mercury Tracer LS 4dr Sedan
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I bought my Mercury, Tracer 97 with 18,000 miles. After about a year and a half, I had engine work done to it. Which cost me an arm and a leg. Then another year later, I had to get a new tranmisssion at 50,000 miles. If you guy can avoid buying a ford car do it!! If you have it sell it. Ford did not do a good job with the tracer, that's why they stopped making it so fast. I am selling mine and getting a car that will last.

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5 out of 5 stars

got the car off of elderly couple

Rick, 08/06/2016
1997 Mercury Tracer LS 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

got the car off of elderly couple they was buying another car off the dealership where I work

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