1991 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1995 Mercury Tracer Trio sedan, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Mercury Tracer Base in Oxford White, Front Left, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MercuryTracer by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Mercury Tracer Trio sedan, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Mercury Tracer Base in Oxford White, Rear Right, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,386 ($22,397 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L Ford CVH SOHC inline-4, sequential fuel injection, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp |
| Torque | 108 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Injection Type | Sequential fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 52.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,356 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
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
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Fuel System | 13 |
| Gasoline | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
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.