1995 Mercury Tracer LS

Summary:

Unreliable cooling system brings this economy car down

Faults:

Needed a complete new radiator at 30,000 miles.

Has had 3 thermostats and 2 relays and is running hot yet again.

Air Conditioner failed at app 50,000 miles.

I can't depend on this vehicle to go on a trip of any length due to its persistent tendency to run hot.

General Comments:

This vehicle is good on gas and will get you from Point A to Point B as long as they aren't too far apart and it doesn't have to idle too long.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 7th July, 2004

1995 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9L

Summary:

It just keeps running like the Energizer Bunny

Faults:

Timing belt. (normal wear)

Water pump. (normal wear)

Air conditioning serviced. (normal wear)

First full set of brakes. (200,000 + miles)

Alternator replaced. (200,000 + miles)

Cooling fan replaced. (200,000 + miles)

Wiring harness shorted to frame under battery box. (200,000 + miles)

Automatic seatbelt on drivers side stopped retracting. (300,000 miles +)

General Comments:

Good gas mileage.

Body has held up well.

Interior has held up well.

Engine and transmission holding up very good.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th June, 2004

1995 Mercury Tracer 1.9 L

Summary:

A perfect first car

Faults:

I had to get the transmission replaced about two months ago, but I found out that was the first time that the transmission had even been serviced since the car was built.

Other than that, the car has run beautifully. For two years, I worked as a pizza delivery driver and had virtually no trouble with this car.

The air conditioner was also not working when I bought the car, but I have since had that fixed as well.

General Comments:

This is a great car overall. It has a little trouble picking up speed, but it runs like a dream once you get it up to a good cruising speed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st September, 2001

1995 Mercury Tracer LTS

Summary:

I love my Mercury Tracer LTS, it rocks

Faults:

Not much, just standard upkeep.

General Comments:

I love my car. It's bright purple and it has a hole in the bumper from an incident with another car, but I still love it. It gets great gas mileage, it's comfortable, it drives great and it is so much fun to drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th August, 2001