Sell your 1995 Mercury Tracer for cash

The 1995 Mercury Tracer is a wagon that came with a choice of 1.8L 4-cyl and 1.9L 4-cyl engines. At 31 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1995 Mercury Tracer at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engines1.8L 4-cyl, 1.9L 4-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy20–26 city / 26–34 highway / 22–29 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,300–$3,050 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂306–404 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA6 configurations: Tracer, Tracer Wagon
Age31 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 31 years old, most of a 1995 Tracer's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1995 Tracer. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the fuel system, gasoline, typically around 88,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1995 Mercury Tracer recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1995 Mercury Tracer. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineSep 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V144000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada, florida, hawaii, texas, california, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, mississippi, oklahoma, alabama and arkansas. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the…

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.

Fuel System, GasolineSep 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V145000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in arizona. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.

Air BagsNov 1994 · NHTSA campaign 94V218000

The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.

Risk: In the event of a collision, the weld seam can separate, causing the air bag to fail to deploy properly and hot gases to be expelled from the back of the steering wheel. This can result in an increased risk of personal injury from the hot g

Common 1995 Tracer problems

Owners have filed 96 complaints about the 1995 Mercury Tracer with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 6 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Fuel System, Gasoline28
  • Seat Belts8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6
  • Fuel System, Gasoline6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Vehicle Speed Control5

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Fuel System, Gasoline88,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline135,000 mi

1995 Mercury Tracer service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 75 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1995 Mercury Tracer. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Service Brakes18
  • Power Train8
  • Hydraulic7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Equipment4
  • Unknown or Other4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2003 · 03148

    New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2002 · 02208

    Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2002 · 02176

    Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2002 · 0214

    Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1995 Mercury Tracer.

Fuel System, GasolineRQ97010 · opened Sep 1997, closed May 2000Led to recall 97V144000

Fuel tank assembly

There is no summary currently available

Selling a 1995 Tracer: questions

How much is a 1995 Mercury Tracer worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1995 Tracer that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1995 Tracers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1995 Tracer with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1995 Mercury Tracer; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1995 Tracer?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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