Mercury Tracer towing capacity by year
The Mercury Tracer has tow data across 10 model years, from 1992 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Mercury Tracer carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mercury Tracer page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Mercury Tracer max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mercury Tracer, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Mercury Tracer years (1998–2002)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Tracer | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Mercury Tracer | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1999 Mercury Tracer | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
Older Mercury Tracer years (1992–1997)
Earlier model years for the Mercury Tracer, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1996 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1995 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1994 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1993 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1992 Mercury Tracer | 3 | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.