The service and repair manual for the 1987 Mercury Tracer — the 1.6L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercury published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in |
| Trims | Base Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 15 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Tracer
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103011The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Mercury has issued 15 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Tracer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Tracer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Tracer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 across the Base Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercury published for this year.
What 1987 Tracer problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Tracer, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercury dealers.
Does it include 1987 Tracer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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