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1991 Mercury Tracer
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
The Mercury Tracer is a compact car that was marketed by Mercury from the 1987 to 1999 model years. The replacement for the Mercury Lynx, the Tracer was also sold as a three-door and five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon; a four-door sedan was introduced for the second generation.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | 317 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
76 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 11 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Mercury Tracer?
EPA figures for the 1991 Mercury Tracer reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1991 Mercury Tracer?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 Mercury Tracer. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1991 Mercury Tracer?
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury Tracer, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.