1997 Mercury Tracer Review

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1997 Mercury Tracer is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 174.70 in length and 53.30 in height. Made in United States, 1997 Mercury Tracer has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 11,145 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1997 Mercury Tracer. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 12.70 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 26 - 28 of gasoline in the city and 26 - 28 on highways.

Make: Mercury

Model: Tracer

Trims Available: 2

Location: UNITED STATES

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Driveline: FWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $11,145 USD

MPG: 26 - 28 City / 34 - 37 HWY

Tires: 185/65R14

Tank Size: 13 gallon

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Mercury Tracer 1997 Trims

1997 Mercury Tracer GS

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 - 28 City / 34 - 37 HWY

1997 Mercury Tracer LS

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 26 - 28 City / 34 - 37 HWY

Vin Numbers

1MELM10P1VW630651
1MELM10P3VW645894
1MELM10P7VW626135
1MELM10P9VW658732
1MELM10P5VW642303
1MELM10P6VW631925
1MELM10PXVW619616
1MELM10P6VW632766

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall

Not Rated

front

Not Rated

rollover

Not Rated

side

Not Rated

* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front

rollover

side

* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V323000 started on /Date(1039410000000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING.

Consequence: THIS MAY, IN TURN, CAUSE THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND IN VERY RARE OCCURRENCES, AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, MELTED WIRING, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SHIELD OVER THE IABM AND APPLY NYOGEL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 04E048000 started on /Date(1089604800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1997 Mercury Tracer look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1997 Mercury Tracer’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 26 - 28 miles, which is lower then 1996 Mercury Tracer.