How many doors does a Mercury Tracer have?
In line with its Lynx predecessor, the Tracer was offered as in 3-door and 5-door hatchback configurations; for the United States, a 5-door station wagon was offered.
What did the Mercury Tracer do in 1993?
For 1993, the changes focused on the chassis which added bigger front stabilizer bars. Sedan types were accessorized with one piece rear spoiler together with high-mount stoplight. For 1994, the optional driver side airbags became standard to comply with the federal safety standards.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Tracer have?
An 88 hp (66 kW) 1.9-liter CVH inline-four is the standard engine (shared with the Escort). From 1991 to 1994, a 127-hp 1.8-liter Mazda BP inline-four (shared with the Ford Escort GT and Mazda Protegé LX) was offered.
When did the Mercury Tracer replace the Ford Escort?
In 1990 for the 1991 model year, the Tracer became the Mercury counterpart of the Ford Escort in North America. All three generations of the Tracer were based on variations of the Mazda 323/Protegé. The Ford Focus would serve as a common replacement for both the Ford Escort and the Mercury Tracer.
Base Tracers made use of the1.9-liter 4-cylinder engine with the ability to produce 88 horsepower while the LTS comes with a 1.8-liter four cylinder power train equipped with a dual overhead cam. Any of the five speed manual and four-speed automatic can be used for both power sources.
For 1993, the changes focused on the chassis which added bigger front stabilizer bars. Sedan types were accessorized with one piece rear spoiler together with high-mount stoplight. For 1994, the optional driver side airbags became standard to comply with the federal safety standards.
What are the weak points of a Mercury Tracer?
For Mercury Tracer parts, possible weak points that can be experienced later are screeching blower motor due to defective brush holders, brake noise caused by the uneven surfaces on the sleeves of the front brake caliper, engine knock as end result of the carbon buildup on the pistons and difficulty in starting due to a sticking control valve.
Is the timing belt still working on a 1995 Mercury Tracer?
Tracers for 1995 come with new instrument panel and passenger side airbag. My Tracer already has 105,000 miles on it. My manual says it’s time for a timing belt replacement, but it seems like the stock belt is still working fine—I haven’t experienced belt-related problems at all.