When did the third generation Mercury Tracer come out?
For 1997, Lincoln-Mercury released the third-generation Mercury Tracer, sharing a redesign alongside the American Ford Escort. While sharing the same chassis underpinnings as the previous generation, the powertrain and body underwent substantial revisions.
What kind of transmission does a Mercury Tracer have?
A 5-speed manual was standard, with a 3-speed automatic offered as an option. 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 was the difference between a Ford Laser and a Mercury Tracer?
Sharing its body panels with the Ford Laser, the Tracer was distinguished by a Mercury grille, badging, and wheel covers; slight revisions were made to the hatchback and station wagon liftgate. Unlike the hatchbacks, the Tracer Wagon received identical sheetmetal to the 323 Wagon.
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.
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.
When was the airbag added to the Mercury Tracer?
For 1993, the Tracer was given a drivers’ side airbag as a passive restraint, replacing automatic seatbelts; for 1994, the addition of a passenger airbag required a redesign of the dashboard.
Is the Mercury Tracer a front wheel drive car?
The Mercury Tracer LTS was named to Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 1991. The second-generation Tracer is derived from the front-wheel drive Mazda BG platform (officially designated the Ford CT120 platform), sharing a 98.4-inch wheelbase with the Escort and Protegé.
When did the Mercury Tracer stop being made?
Throughout its production, the Tracer was marketed as a hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door station wagon. After the 1999 model year, Mercury ended sales of the Tracer. While the model line was not directly replaced, its Ford Escort counterpart was replaced by the Ford Focus.
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.
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.
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.