1993 Mercury Tracer: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 62 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (13% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1993 mercury tracer, 1.9l sohc. Ignition caught on fire. Burnt up everything including the starter, ignition switch, start safety switch. This caused smoke in the cab and engine compartment. Then when I pulled the key out and went to unhooked the battery cable the car tried to start itself.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2004
“I have a 1.8 engine and I needed it to be rebuilt. I did not put any miles on the engine when the transmission decided to die. This car is an impossible car to get parts for. If I can get the parts, the book or the computer gives me the wrong part and cannot find a replacement part. I need a parts book and whatever to rebuilt the transmission and it can not be found. Where can I find parts that do not cost me three times the amount than other cars. This car has been nothing but a pain for me.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2003
“After hearing a flapping noise coming from the tires while driving, the consumer discovered the tires had separated. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2003
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“Motor seat belt would stick midway and lock up, and would continue to run, leaving occupant unrestrained . Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2002
“While driving consumer was not able to turn right, there was a loud noise from rear end. Mechanic determined both rear coil springs were broken in the same place.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2002
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2002
“While consumer was driving at about 25-30 mph hood latch broke, causing hood to flew up into windshield. Consumer has contacted the manufacture. Please provide any further details”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2001
“Vehicle towed back to dealer twice. The second time the dealer charged $300 for brake repair. Vehicle is now at another repair shop for same problem, including axle damage. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2001
“While driving smoke starting coming out of the air vents. When vehicle was towed to dealership, it was determined that fuel pump shorted out the wire harness, which caused a fire. Fuel pump and wire harness was replaced at owner's expense.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2000
“While sitting in vehicle with the ignition running about 3 gallons of fuel leaked from the seam of the fuel tank. Vehicle was driven to the dealership. Fuel tank will be replaced at owner's expense. The fuel tank was on national back order. Vehicle has same fuel tank as tracers recalled for 97s80-fuel tank heat shield modification. *ak *ml”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.
Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SHOULD CONTACT DANA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-248-9606.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Mercury Tracer reliable?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Mercury Tracer. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (13% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Tracer problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 101,501 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Mercury Tracer have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.