Mercury Tracer problems
The Mercury Tracer is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Ford's Mercury division for model years 1987 through 1999, over three generations in three- and five-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door station wagon configurations.
The first generation was marketed as a subcompact; the two succeeding generations were sold in the compact segment. All three generations derived from the Mazda 323/Protegé.
After 1999, Mercury ended sales of the Tracer; while the Ford Escort was later replaced by the Ford Focus, Mercury exited the compact segment. A planned Tracer fourth generation was projected for 2012, cancelled by the closure of the Mercury brand at the end of 2010.
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Common Mercury Tracer problems
The Mercury Tracer, produced from 1988 to 1999, is known for several common issues that concern its owners. These problems span across various generations and are related to suspension, transmission, and safety issues.
First Generation (1988-1989)
- Fuel Pump Failures: The fuel pump in the first generation Mercury Tracer is known to fail, causing starting problems and engine stalling. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires replacement of the fuel pump.
- Ignition Module Failures: The ignition module in the first generation Mercury Tracer is susceptible to failure, leading to starting problems and engine stalling. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires replacement of the ignition module.
Second Generation (1991-1996)
- Transmission Problems: The second generation Mercury Tracer is known for transmission problems, including slipping and hard shifting. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires replacement of the transmission or repair of the transmission components.
- Faulty Distributor Cap and Rotor: The distributor cap and rotor in the second generation Mercury Tracer are known to fail, causing misfires and engine performance issues. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires replacement of the distributor cap and rotor.
- Stalling or Rough Idle: The second generation Mercury Tracer is known for stalling or rough idle caused by vacuum leaks. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires repair of the vacuum system components.
Third Generation (1997-1999)
- Ignition Switch Failures: The ignition switch in the third generation Mercury Tracer is known to fail, leading to stalling or no start. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires replacement of the ignition switch.
- Alternator Failures: The alternator in the third generation Mercury Tracer is known to fail, resulting in battery drain or dead battery. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires replacement of the alternator.
- Intake Manifold Gasket Leaks: The intake manifold gasket in the third generation Mercury Tracer is known to leak, causing coolant loss and overheating. This issue is often related to the age of the vehicle and requires repair of the intake manifold gasket.
Engine-Specific Issues
- 1.6-Liter Engine: The 1.6-liter engine in the Mercury Tracer is known for timing belt failure, oil leaks from camshaft seals, and overheating caused by faulty thermostat. These issues are often related to the age of the vehicle and require repair or replacement of the affected components.
- 1.8-Liter Engine: The 1.8-liter engine in the Mercury Tracer is known for cracked cylinder heads, oil leaks from valve cover gasket, and faulty camshaft position sensor. These issues are often related to the age of the vehicle and require repair or replacement of the affected components.
- 2.0-Liter Engine: The 2.0-liter engine in the Mercury Tracer is known for oil leaks from rear main seal, misfires caused by faulty ignition coil, and stalling or rough idle caused by faulty idle air control valve. These issues are often related to the age of the vehicle and require repair or replacement of the affected components.
Interior Issues
There are no specific interior issues mentioned in the search results, but some owners have reported issues with the transmission, wind noise, A/C cutting out, and minor problems with the seat belt return, heater fan, and vent system. These issues are often related to the age of the vehicle and require repair or replacement of the affected components.
Is the Mercury Tracer reliable?
As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and value to be its strongest features and styling to be its weakest. 39 out of 85 of owners (46% of them) rank the 1994 Tracer five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1994 Mercury Tracer. Is it the right vehicle for for you?
What are common problems with mercury?
Depending on the type and amount, exposures to mercury can damage the nervous system, kidneys, liver and immune system. Breathing mercury vapors can harm the nervous system, lungs and kidneys. Mercury vapors can pass easily from the lungs to the bloodstream.
Is the Mercury Tracer the same as the Ford?
The Mercury Tracer is an American counterpart of the Australian-market Ford Laser KE, sold in Japan, Asia, and South Africa. While sharing a slightly different body, the Laser shared a common chassis with the front-wheel drive Mazda 323, designated the Mazda BF platform.
Who makes Mercury Tracer?
Ford Motor Company
The Mercury Tracer was an automobile produced by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Mercury Tracer years
We have researched Mercury problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mercury Tracer cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mercury Tracer model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mercury Tracer model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Mercury Tracer years
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Mercury Tracer car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Mercury Tracer , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
- Air bags problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Tracer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Tracer model years
A total of 80 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Tracer model years
There were a total of 53 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Tracer model years
There were a total of 86 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Tracer model years
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 686 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Tracer . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Tracer vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Mercury Tracer 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2020-06-22
- VIN: 3MAPM10J8NR
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER 27 YEARS THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THE CAR CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW FUEL FILLER PIPE FROM FORD MOTORCRAFT, PART #KFL-22, FOCZ-9324-AA. THE NEW FUEL FILLER PIPE LASTED ONLY 6 MONTHS BEFORE CRACKING AND SPILLING GAS ON MY DRIVEWAY CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW THIRD PARTY [NOT FORD] FUEL FILLER PIPE. I'M BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE NUMEROUS AUTO REPAIR WEB SITES HAVE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT FORD FUEL FILLER PIPES [ALL FORD MODELS]. FUEL FILLER PIPES SHOULD LAST MORE THEN 6 MONTHS. FORD'S REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT BY FORD TO PREVENT A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION SHOULD A VEHICLE BE PARKED IN A GARAGE, I.E., NEAR A WATER HEATER OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE, CREATING A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. THE LEAK FROM THE FUEL FILLER PIPE OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOVING WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THEN 3/4'S FULL. THE PIPE DETERIORATES FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH CRACKS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE. THE NYLON WEBBING ON THE INSIDE OF THE PIPE DOES NOT PREVENT IT FROM LEAKING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE DEFECTIVE PIPE, BUT THE HUNDREDS OF HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE PIPE CANNOT BE SEEN IN THE PHOTO BECAUSE OF PHOTO RESOLUTION. THE PIPE HAS ONLY BEEN IN USE ON THE CAR FOR JUST SIX MONTHS. I USE 91 OCTANE GASOLINE IN THE CAR. *TR
Mercury Tracer 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-16
- Date Complaint: 2019-06-26
- VIN: 3MAPM1481MR
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MERCURY TRACER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. ALL AMERICAN FORD (3306 BRIDGE AVE, POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742, (732) 451-3582) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ALL AMERICAN MAZDA (575 BURNT TAVERN RD, BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ 08724, (732) 451-6848) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Mercury Tracer 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- Date Complaint: 2017-08-13
- VIN: 3MABM1354KR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THERE IS A STALLING PROBLEM, EVEN WHEN DRIVING! THE WERE A NUMBER OF TIMES THAT I HAD TO BE PUSHED OF A MAIN ROAD. IT TOOK HOURS TO RESTART. IF I WAIT OVER 10 HOURS, MOST TIMES THE CAR WILL RESTART. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE IN THE IGNITION MODULE AND /OR THE MAGNET AND/OR THE ROTOR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $2,300.00 REPLACING PARTS. THE CAR STILL STALLS OUT EVEN WHEN DRIVING! IT IS POSSIBLE THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DISTRIBUTOR OR THE IGNITION MODULE. THE CONTACTS TO THE RELAY IN THE FUSE BOX WERE CLEANED BUT IT STILL STALLS RANDOMLY. I BELIEVE THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE IGNITION MODULE, ROTOR AND MAGNET SET. IS THAT TRUE?
Mercury Tracer 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-15
- Date Complaint: 2014-09-16
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3MAPM10J5PR
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE THREE INJURIES REPORTED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. MAILED 10/16/14*LJUPDATED 11/13/14*LJ UPDATED 4/29/2015 *JS
Mercury Tracer 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-11
- Date Complaint: 2014-07-14
- VIN: 3MASM10J3SR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK ON THE GROUND AND THE FUEL GAUGE DECREASED FROM A FULL TANK TO HALF OF A TANK. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V144000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Mercury Tracer 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-28
- Date Complaint: 2013-03-20
- VIN: 1MEFM13P4XW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE TRUNK REFLECTOR PLASTIC PEGS BROKE AND I'VE SEEN THIS ON OTHER TRACERS AS WELL. WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANOTHER. IF WE WERE TO GO TO A USED CAR PARTS LOT, MOST LIKELY, THEY WOULD BREAK BEFORE WE COULD POP ONE OFF. WE ARE FORCED TO USE TAPE TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT PART COULDN'T BE ORDERED ANYMORE. YES, THIS IS AN OLD CAR, BUT STILL, WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT OUR TRUNK REFLECTOR BLOWING OFF AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER REAR TAIL LIGHT IS DOING THE SAME THING TOO. THE LIGHT WORKS, BUT THE PLASTIC FITTINGS BREAK AND THE LIGHT COULD BLOW OFF AS WELL--BUT IT IS MOSTLY INTACT AT THIS TIME AND I'M PRETTY SURE I CAN BUY ANOTHER, HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME OUR TAPE DOES RUN FROM MOST OF THE REFLECTOR TO THE LIGHT AS WELL. I JUST THINK THEY SHOULD MAKE A TRUNK REFLECTOR THAT DOESN'T BLOW OFF. I DON'T CARE HOW OLD THE CAR IS. *TR
Mercury Tracer 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-05
- Date Complaint: 2012-08-09
- VIN: 3MASM15J2SR
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING FUEL SMELL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V144000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,600.
Mercury Tracer 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-18
- Date Complaint: 2011-05-03
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION OR STATIONARY, A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AS A RESULT TO A FAULTY HEAT SHIELD BRACKET. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V144000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE; TANK ASSEMBLY) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Mercury Tracer 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-10
- Date Complaint: 2010-10-11
- VIN: 1MELM13P6VW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1997 MERCURY TRACER TRIO VIN [XXX] MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM WANTED AUTO SALES IN WORLEY IDAHO. MY WE HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. WE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. MY WIFE THOUGHT WE WERE BOTTOMING OUT. I CAME TO DISCOVER THAT BOTH REAR FACTORY STRUTS THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE STRUT HOUSING. IT LOOKS LIKE THE METAL HAS JUST FRACTURED AND FAILED. THE COILS MATERIAL MUST BE DEFECTIVE AND NOT UP TO SPECS FROM FORD THIS IS CLEARLY A FORD DEFECT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR US WITH A ONE YEAR OLD IN THE CAR. WE ARE NOT HAPPY IF THIS COULD COST THE DEATH OF A CHILD BECAUSE OF A UNSAFE CONDITION. THE CAR IS NOT NEW BUT THE SPRINGS SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE CAR NOT BREAK LIKE THIS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR
Mercury Tracer 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-25
- Date Complaint: 2010-07-19
- VIN: 1MELM13P4VW
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WE HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO GET IT CHECKED BY A COMPUTER AT A LOCAL SERVICE PARTS SHOP. WHEN WE CAME BACK WE STOPPED MY CAR AND IT WAS NOT RUNNING, IGNITION OFF. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND ITS AIR BAGS HAD GONE OFF, BREAKING MY CAR'S WINDSHIELD AND OBVIOUSLY MAKING A MESS IN MY CAR. THIS CONCERNS ME SINCE MY HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST BEEN IN THE CAR A WHILE AGO AND COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY TO US WITHOUT CAUSE. *TR
Mercury Tracer 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-19
- Date Complaint: 2010-06-22
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING FELT SEVERE VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS AND CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD. VIBRATION BECAME WORSE ABOUT 8 MILES LATER, CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. PULLED OVER, PUT THE SPARE ON. PEP BOYS REPLACED BOTH FRONT TIRES, THE OTHER TIRE HAD TREAD FAILURE ALSO. PEP BOYS REFUSED TO GIVE ME THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. *TR
Mercury Tracer 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-18
- Date Complaint: 2010-02-18
- VIN: 1MEFM10P7WW
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SPEEDS UP ON ITS OWN WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS. OCCURS EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. MOST OF ALL IN THE WINTER TIME. TRIED TO REPAIRED IT AT STATION BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. *TR
Mercury Tracer 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2009-09-29
- VIN: 3MASM10J7SR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE YEAR 2000, SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EMANATING FROM THE VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. SHE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 97V145000, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY. SHE WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL, SHE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Mercury Tracer 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-15
- Date Complaint: 2009-09-17
- VIN: 3MASM15J9SR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 95 TRACER WAGON 9/3/97 THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE SAME ISSUE I AM NOW HAVING. WE NEVER REC'D ANY NOTIFICATION THERE WAS ANY RECALL. THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD. A CALL WAS MADE TO STIVERS LAST NIGHT AND WE WERE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE DUE TO THE LENGTH OF YEARS THAT HAD PASSED.BUT WAS TOLD TO CALL FORD MOTOR. A CALL WAS MADE THIS MORNING. WAS TOLD BY FORD MOTOR AT 800-392-3673 THAT MY CAR WAS MADE 1/95 AND THE 64000 THAT WAS RECALLED WERE BETWEEN 4/29/95 AND 10/95. THE CAR HAD BEEN IN FOR PREVIOUS SERVICING AND EVEN THEN NOTHING WAS SAID TO US ABOUT A RECALL. OUR PROBLEM IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS WHAT THE RECALL WAS FOR. AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL MY CAR WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WE FEEL THAT HEY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF A REPLACEMENT. *TR
Mercury Tracer 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-05
- Date Complaint: 2009-07-20
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATED AND LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AT A SERVICE STATION AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE DETECTED THAT THE TIMING BELT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELT. IN ADDITION, THE NUMBER FOUR PISTON EXPLODED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY INOPERABLE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,607 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,722.
Latest 5 recalls Mercury Tracer
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 19 recalls for different components of the Mercury Tracer.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Mercury Tracer 2000
- Report Received Date: 2004-07-12
- Manufacturer: TRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
- Model: Mercury Tracer 1997
- Report Received Date: 2004-07-12
- Manufacturer: TRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
- Model: Mercury Tracer 1998
- Report Received Date: 2004-07-12
- Manufacturer: TRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
- Model: Mercury Tracer 1999
- Report Received Date: 2004-07-12
- Manufacturer: TRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
- Model: Mercury Tracer 1997
- Report Received Date: 2002-12-09
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
- Consequence: THIS MAY, IN TURN, CAUSE THE AIR BAG READINESS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND IN VERY RARE OCCURRENCES, AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, MELTED WIRING, OR FIRE MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SHIELD OVER THE IABM AND APPLY NYOGEL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Vehicle year: 1994
Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought the LTS model with the 1.8 liter engine brand new back in 1992 and it has been amazing! I've only had to perform normal vehicle maintenance like changing the oil, battery, and tires, but other than that, it's been smooth sailing. Even after all these years, it's still running great with only 93,000 miles on it. I've owned at least ten other cars of many makes and models, but this one is definitely the best of them all!
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Vehicle year: 1994
Just bought it less than a year ago, and there have been no problems. My friend that I bought it from owned it much longer and it didn't give him any trouble either! It's definitely fast and fun to drive, with good compression even after 120K! Have a great day!
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Vehicle year: 1993
The '93 LTS was my very first car and I got an amazing deal for under five grand. It was in fantastic condition, with power locks, windows, mirrors, sunroof, alloys, a spoiler, and a five-speed transmission. I drove it for a month before the transmission failed, but a neighbor helped me fix it by rebuilding the transmission. After that, the car ran flawlessly for 15,000 miles until I decided to replace it with a '99 Olds Alero in October 2002. Unfortunately, I had to sell it the following year and it was later wrecked and destroyed by an irresponsible driver. It was such a shame because the car was in great shape and it was so much fun to drive, especially on mountain roads.
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Vehicle year: 1998
I don't understand why some people tend to underestimate American models when compared to foreign ones. This car is quite zippy for a 110hp engine and has given me no problems other than routine maintenance. The parts are also very affordable. I bought it at 35k and now at 80k, it's still solid as a rock - a perfect car for a road trip. If you have a kid going to college, this would make a great graduation gift.
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Vehicle year: 1996
Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought the LTS model with the 1.8 liter engine brand new back in 1992 and it has been amazing! I've only had to perform normal vehicle maintenance like changing the oil, battery, and tires, but other than that, it's been smooth sailing. Even after all these years, it's still running great with only 93,000 miles on it. I've owned at least ten other cars of many makes and models, but this one is definitely the best of them all!
Are you having problems with your Mercury Tracer?
Cristian Lindgren 2024-11-29
Vehicle year: 1996
This vehicle requires frequent maintenance, which can add up over time. It even needed a new engine at 72,000 miles. To avoid unexpected expenses, I would suggest considering an extended warranty.
Oral Kirlin 2024-11-25
Vehicle year: 1996
If you're considering purchasing a Merc that is more than 3 years old, I would advise against it. While I had no problems for the first few years, my car eventually started to experience issues after about 5 years of regular usage and maintenance. Although the Tracer is affordable, I had to replace a timing belt and the airbag partially detonated, causing an embarrassing squeak on long turns. However, if you're on a tight budget, the Tracer may still be a viable option for you. That being said, if you have other options available, it may be worth investing in a higher quality car to get the most value for your money.
Arden Kunze 2024-11-20
Vehicle year: 1992
I purchased my tracer in 1997, and unfortunately, I had problems with it almost immediately. The biggest issue I've had was with the transmission, which required a replacement. It ended up being very expensive, even though my Dad was able to do most of the work himself. While I wouldn't recommend this car to a friend, I hope my experience can help others make an informed decision.
Edmund Schulist 2024-10-20
Vehicle year: 1996
I purchased my Tracer in 1995 and always took it to the dealership for servicing. Unfortunately, they made some mistakes with my brakes and transmission. Despite informing them of transmission issues while the car was under warranty, they told me nothing was wrong with it for two years. Just a week before they informed me that I would have to pay $3000 to replace the transmission, they still claimed that nothing was wrong with it. Eventually, I took it to a mechanic who rebuilt it for $1500. Even though I had informed FordMercury about the transmission problems while the car was under warranty, they refused to help pay for the repairs. Additionally, I had an alternator break at around 50k miles. Despite these issues, I would say that the car's biggest problem has been its manufacturer, FordMercury.
Soledad Runte 2024-09-10
Vehicle year: 1998
The Tracer has one issue that seems to persist, which is heavy vibration when stopped at a light in drive. However, most auto mechanics say that it's just the nature of the beast! Changing out the motor mount helps a little, but overall, it's not too bad for a little runabout. Although the vibration is bad, it has excellent gas mileage and handles well. If you're tall, getting in and out of it can be a bit of a challenge. Remember to test drive it with the A/C on and see if the vibration changes your mind about buying it.