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1996 Mercury Tracer
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 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 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 | 296 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
15 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 0 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 1996 Mercury Tracer?
EPA figures for the 1996 Mercury Tracer reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Mercury Tracer?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Mercury Tracer in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1996 Mercury Tracer?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Tracer, most often about: Seat Belts, Air Bags, Steering. 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.