1989 MERCURY TRACER

1.6L I4•FWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$19,871 maintenance + likely wear

~$3,974/yr · 330¢/mile equivalent

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1.9L I4

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

557 jobs across 18 categories

body (35)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (69)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 35

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 69

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

Units

7 torque specs across 1 category

engine (7)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 35

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

48 Ah

Amp Hours

80 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 6.88" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Mazda 323 platform; compact battery size for Japanese imports

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33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1989

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 First generation Tracer, sedan body style, no rear wiper

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

24mpg

Highway

32mpg

Combined

27mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

EPA class

Compact Cars

Wiper blades

First generation Tracer, sedan body style, no rear wiper

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1989 Mercury Tracer 1.6L I4 and can vary by trim.

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