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1991 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT

The 1991 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT is an 88-hp 1.9-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,386 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 88 horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Tracer measures 170.9 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,356 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,386 ($22,397 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.9L Ford CVH SOHC inline-4, sequential fuel injection, naturally aspirated
Displacement1.9 L
Horsepower88 hp
Torque108 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC
Injection TypeSequential fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity11.9 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13 in
Wheels Rear13 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.9 in
Width66.7 in
Height52.7 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft³
Curb Weight2,356 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear34.6 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.7 in
Hip Room Front50.4 in
Hip Room Rear50.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury TRACER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 2, 1994 · SUSPENSION:FRONT

THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SHOULD CONTACT DANA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-248-9606.

NHTSA campaign 94E019000

Apr 15, 1993 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

Consequence: THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE ROLL PINS ARE MISSING OR NOT FULLY INSERTED, THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE DOOR-LOCKS AND THE LIFTGATE OR DECK-LID LOCKS SO THAT KEY COMPATIBILITY IS MAINTAINED. IF BOTH PINS ARE PRESENT AND FULLY INSERTED, A PLASTIC SNAP-ON SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED AS A PRECAUTION TO PREVENT THE ROLL PINS FROM COMING OUT.

NHTSA campaign 93V057000

Aug 19, 1992 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Consequence: SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA campaign 92V117000

61 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury TRACER

Owner Complaints

61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercury TRACER (2 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System17
Fuel System13
Gasoline12
Seat Belts10
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Power Train5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 26, 2019 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MERCURY TRACER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. ALL…”
Aug 22, 2005 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“(1) SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE TO DRIVING POSITION, COOLANT FAN WOULD NOT RUN WHEN NEEDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, OIL LIGHT STAYED ON AND ALTERNATELY FLASHED WITH…”
Jun 17, 2003 · Electrical System, Equipment
“I HAD TO REPLACE TWO IGNITION SWITCHES ON MY 1991 MERCURY 1.9 TRACER TO THE TUNE OF $360.00. THE FIRST ONE THEY INSTALLED, THE TUMBLERS FELL APART AFTER ONE DAY, I HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC…”
Sep 10, 2002 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“THERE WAS A FATIGUE FRACTURE IN FUEL TANK AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.*AK”
Jan 23, 2002 · Vehicle Speed Control
“CAR WILL NOT REMAIN AT SPEED FOR MORE THAN 25 SECONDS. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 MERCURY TRACER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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