Mercury Tracer recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mercury Tracer, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mercury Tracer, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1987–2000 with 13 recall campaigns and 754 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1995 (3), 1988 (3), and 1991 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1997 (181), 1995 (126), and 1993 (114).
- Top recall themes: Fuel and emissions, Airbags, and Seats and restraints.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Fuel and emissions
4 campaigns · Years: 1988, 1991, 1995These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Airbags
2 campaigns · Years: 1994–1995, 1997These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Seats and restraints
2 campaigns · Years: 1987–1989These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1992These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 92V103000 · Exterior lighting: Switch
Electrical
1 campaign · Years: 1991These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
- 93V057000 · Electrical system: Control module
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Mercury Tracer in NHTSA complaint data are Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1999 | 0 | 32 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:switch, Power train:automatic transmission, Exterior lighting:headlights. |
| 1998 | 0 | 57 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:horn. |
| 1997 | 1 | 181 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Air bags:frontal, Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module. |
| 1996 | 0 | 15 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Seats:front assembly:recliner, Seat belts. |
| 1995 | 3 | 126 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Seat belts, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1994 | 1 | 81 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1993 | 0 | 114 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components. |
| 1992 | 1 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Electrical system:ignition:switch, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1991 | 2 | 76 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition:switch, Seat belts, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:frame and members, Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment. |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1988 | 3 | 22 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:axle assembly. |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Seat belts and Air bags
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.