1996 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 210

Towing Behind Another Vehicle - Recreational Vehicle Towing an automatic transaxle vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a Recreational Vehicle (RV), is not recommended unless a front wheel dolly is used. Do not tow your automatic transaxle with the front wheels on the ground or transaxle damage may occur. Towing a manual transaxle vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a Recreational Vehicle (RV), is allowed only if towed in a forward direction with the front wheels on the ground. This is the only way to tow behind an RV with the wheels on the ground without damage to the transaxle. When towing a vehicle with a manual transaxle without a front wheel dolly, the gear selector should be in neutral. RWARNING Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when you tow your vehicle. This could damage the bumper and cause an accident. 210