Mercury Tracer
Every Mercury Tracer generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1987–1999 4 generations · 18 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 84 → 110 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Epic 3 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 4 Mercury Tracer Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
This was the only Tracer generation built entirely in the United States, assembled solely at Wayne Stamping in Michigan.
The Tracer LTS, with a 127 hp Mazda 1.8, made Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 1991.
The Mazda-built Tracer had so few US-made parts that it literally didn’t count toward Ford’s fuel-economy average — a loophole baked into its badge.
The first Mercury assembled outside North America, it had so little US content that it did not count toward Ford's fuel-economy average.
Collectors Who Spotted the Mercury Tracer
No member has published a public street spot of the Mercury Tracer yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Mercury Tracer Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracer third generation (1997–1999) | 1997–1999 | Epic | 2.0L I4 | 110 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Tracer second generation (1991–1996) | 1991–1996 | Epic | 1.9L I4 | 88 hp | — | 2,498 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Tracer (1988–1999) | 1988–1999 | Common | 1.6L I4 | 84 hp | — | — | 14 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Tracer first generation (1987–1989)BF | 1987–1989 | Epic | 1.6L I4 | 84 hp | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a Mercury Tracer on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.