1992 Mercury Tracer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Mercury Tracer. Newest first.
The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in loss of vehicle steering control andan accident.
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.
The stop lamp switches could intermittently malfunction resulting in the stop lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in following motorists not beingsignaled that the vehicle IS braking, and could result in a collision.
Remedy
Replace the faulty stop lamp switches.
Owner complaints
24 complaints2 involved a crash5 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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
- Electrical system › Ignition
On my daughters 1992 mercury tracer, the ignition switch engaged the engine starter and began smoking without the key in the ignition and when no-one was in the car. I am now faced with $800.00 in repair bills for a defective ford motor company part that could have caused a serious injury or death. *la
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread separation discovered accidentally per inspection for driveabiity concern. *ak (dot number: W2R4 tiresize: p195/60r14)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump failed resulting in an electrical fire in the car. nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The shoulder harness pulled from track on impact , the driver's head struck the windsheild and recevied contusions to neck and head from the loose end of the harness
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter shorted out, causing a fire in the engine compartment. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed to engage into appropiate gear and "slipped" into neutral almost causing an accident.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
Exhaust valve broke every year, causing rear end to overheat and burn the trunk. please provide further information. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Three occasions of sudden acceleration.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
There was a gas smell around the car and in the garage, dealer contacted and stated a hole found in the gas tank. Repair work done at consumer's expense. *ak
- Seat belts
Intermittently while driving the electric shoulder strap moves up and down constantly . also gets stuck and releases and repairs iself. now, shoulder strap makes weird noises and IS stuck in the middle. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt harness does not slide on track. Left front IS frozen 1/2 way in position. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Back up lights
The bulb of the rear mounted brake light melted the assembly , causing smoke inside vehicle.
- Seat belts
The driver's side seat belt jammed half way in the retractor. the problem has been repaired. *ak
- Electrical system
Electrical system short caused vehicle fire.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
While parked in driveway battery had a short which resulted in fire. Please describe details.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Difficulty in starting the vehicle makes a grinding noise. Once started created an inability to shut off the iginition.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failure, switch would not turn, smoke from engine, replace lock and switch, starter burned out. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
Rear misaligned, causing increasing need to hold steering wheel to maintain straight tracking direction/ rear tire wear. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering has become very difficult to steer; makes squeaking noise while making turns, at any time when turning wheels; mostly, happens at low speeds. tt
- Tires
Driving vehicle at speed 55mph, had no control over steering, vehicle flip over, driver side tire was flat. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When filling gas tank there IS an overflow of gasoline when the gas tank IS full. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Electrical fire in instrument panel. *aw
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Threads on tie rod wore out, causing tie rod to separte from tie rod end on passengers side; alloing no control over front right tire. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel pump wiring shortage
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3031500Unknown
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 627747This aritlce IS to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622804Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern.
- 618596Subject pertaining to revised door latch switch service procedure.
- 615270Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up.
- 614752Engineering IS reviewing passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems in certain vehicles.
- 613910Subject regarding passive restraint system service information.
- 613860This bulletin provides revised passive restraint system information contained in the workshop manual and the electrical and vaccum troubleshooting manual (evtm).
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 610796Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number BR-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *T
- 610688Brief information on passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems.
- 609692Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft BR-18 front brake pad.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601019The front brakes may have a persistent squeal during braking at speeds below 56 km/h (35 mph).
- 601014A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 53660Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds.
- 52810Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise.
- 51990Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
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