1994 Mercury Tracer: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 65 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (14% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1994
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercury tracer. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed and the contact struck a pole head on. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that they would inspect the vehicle. They discovered that the brakes were faulty and had been repaired prior to the crash. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v218000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle is still at the dealer and they are charging $300 just to inspect the vehicle and $5,400 for the repair. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2008
“I have a 97 villager and a 94 tracer sw. I was reviewing my receipts for a recall for the filler pipe vent hose on my villager from 6/2001. It was fixed then. It seems same part is now leaking in our tracer. It is dangerous when doing a fill up for it leaks. Updated 01-16-08. *kb updated *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2007
“At around 3 pm, I was driving, and had stopped at a stop sign, at 1960 @ inverness forest. Heard a pop then had a big flame come from the hood of the car. Immediately turned off the ignition. Called 911. Both the police and the fire department came to the scene. While on the phone with the police the car started back up for a few moments, and the horn blasted.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2005
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“While at a stop a fire started under the hood. Consumer pulled over, and the vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2005
“While parking vehicle started to smoke. Vehicle bursted into flames underhood. Completely destroying vehicle. Please add VIN. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2002
“The gear shift caught on fire, the vehicle stills runs after turning off the ignition and the both driver's and passenger's side shoulder belts quit working.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2000
“This car has been too dangerous and unreliable to drive safely..it was sold with 15% brakes left after I was told that it had new brakes and calipers, a complete safety check by joe kerley jeep eagle...some one had put silocone on a broken fuel pump that caused fumes and copious amounts of gasoline to fill under the back seat....the clutch blew up without any notice....the air bag has never deployed even when I had a spin out on highway 101...I told mr brooks about the gas problem and he said he was too busy to deal with it....I have spent over 3,000$ in major repairs and have not even put 20000 miles in almost 3 years...thank you for your help..belinda anne brooks. Nlm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2000
“Ihad this car in for a check up midas told me alot of cars like mine was replased on coil please check this out my coil is cracked on the right side I believe it should be recalled. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2000
“The overhead intake manifold gasket disintergrated inside the engine rendering the oxygen sensor useless and causing the vehicle to stall while driving. Nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1999
“On sept.2,1999,vehicle experienced sudden acceleration causing driver to crash into a parked vehicle, which resulted in total damage and injuries. *yc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 17 of these complaints and injuries in 16 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Mercury Tracer reliable?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Mercury Tracer. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Mercury Tracer problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 77,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Mercury Tracer have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. 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.