1991 Mercury Tracer LTS review from North America
"Cheap Buy and Maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gas gage stopped working about a year after I purchased the car. It permanently reads that I have a full tank.
The roof leaks near the windshield and the fabric sags.
The body has started to rust and the paint has started to fade. The hood is the worst with a paint-less spot in the middle.
The check coolant light occasionally goes on for no apparent reason.
The power windows have started to go. The driver's side window makes a terrible popping sound when operated.
General comments?
Overall this car has pulled through and been a champ. My Tracer has never let me down.
I have spent money on general maintenance, but otherwise no major problems.
It is slowly deteriorating, but it has had a good life and served me well.
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| Small, but solid |
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| One of the best cars Mercury has ever made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2004 |