1996 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT
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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 1996 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 $12,145 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 88 horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Tracer measures 170.9 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,409 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,145 ($25,157 *) |
| 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 | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 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 | 2,409 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 1996 Mercury Tracer Base 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury TRACER.
17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury TRACER
Owner Complaints
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury TRACER (4 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
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 1996 MERCURY TRACER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.