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1992 Mercury Tracer
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 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 | 32 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 | 306 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES COULD INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
26 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 5 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 1992 Mercury Tracer?
EPA figures for the 1992 Mercury Tracer reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1992 Mercury Tracer?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1992 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 1992 Mercury Tracer?
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA for the 1992 Mercury Tracer, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline. 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.