The Mercury Tracer was a subcompact Mercury car.
1987
The 1987 Tracer replaced the Mercury Lynx. It was a rebadged version of the Ford Laser model already sold in Asia and Australia, which was itself a restyled Mazda 323. It was built in Hermosillo in Mexico.
Engines:
- 1.6 L B6 I4, 82 hp/92 ft.lbf
1990
The 1990 model was Mercury's version of the Ford Escort, which, like the Laser, was now based on the Mazda 323's Mazda B platform. The Tracer LTS was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1991.
Engines:
- 1.9 L (1868cc) SEFI I4, 88 hp/108 ft.lbf
- 1.8 L (1835cc) MPFI I4, 127 hp/114 ft.lbf
1993
The Tracer was restyled for 1993. Engines remained the same.
1996
The Tracer and Escort were updated in 1996 with a much-changed exterior and a new engine. The platform remained the same as before. The Tracer was discontinued in 1999.
Engines:
- 2.0 L (1986cc) SOHC I4, 100 hp/125 ft.lbf
