1993 Mercury Tracer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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.
Owner complaints
62 complaints11 involved a crash3 involved a fire13 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
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…
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
- Power train › Axle assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercury tracer. the contact stated that the two bolts that hold the front axle in place did not have the hole drilled in the bolt that holds the caslated nut and the cutter pin. the bolt size was irregular and no one was able to replace the bolt that was .034 inches in…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercury tracer. the contact stated that the two bolts that hold the front axle in place did not have the hole drilled in the bolt that holds the caslated nut and the cutter pin. the bolt size was irregular and no one was able to replace the bolt that was .034 inches in diameter. once the bolt drifted off, it would loosen, drop off into the road, and cause the vehicle to tailspin. he stated that his fingers were able to reach and twist the bolts. in addition, the bolts on the power steering detached. he stated that there should be a total of four bolts to support the axle, but there were not. the original design was labeled as a manufacturer defect that could have been developed in the assembly line of ford motor company. the contact stated that the manufacturer does not need to be notified. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000.
- Steering
Two bolts hold the front axle in place. Two on each side. These '!@#$% bolts are .43 inches in diameter and are threaded 20 tpi. (These do not conform to any standard bolt I could find in the literature, metric or sae). These four bolts are fitted with castelated nuts, a very good idea. However…
Two bolts hold the front axle in place. Two on each side. These '!@#$% bolts are .43 inches in diameter and are threaded 20 tpi. (These do not conform to any standard bolt I could find in the literature, metric or sae). These four bolts are fitted with castelated nuts, a very good idea. However, the bolt had no hole drilled for the necessary cotter pin. On my vehicle, the nut loosened and fell off. the bolt eventually worked itself up and out of the hole. I was going 65 mph on the us 5 freeway and slowly turning on to the 405 freeway. The steering of the car was lost. I almost hit two adjacent cars. The left front wheel was pointing sideways, pivoting about the remaining bolt. how I got the car stopped without damage,i don"t know. 1. Why nobody in 13 years did not correct the problem of the missing cotter key hole. Ask ford. 2.WHY in the year 2007 does ford not sell replacement bolts or nuts, as these are '!@#$% parts. 3.AS this was a lemon recall automobile; why not make the correction at that time? 4. Upon looking at the damage . I noticed that the remaining bolts (3) were very loose. In addition to the axle bolts being loose, I noticed that the 4 bolts that hold the power steering to the fire wall were loose. 5. I feel that the steering and brakes on a car are important. Enough said. 6. An automobile gets only one chance to kill or hurt me. I gave the car away after making repairs. No more fords for me. *Jb *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Electrical · Power train · Structure · Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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
- Tires › Tread/belt
After hearing a flapping noise coming from the tires while driving, the consumer discovered the tires had separated. *jb
- Seat belts
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
- Suspension › Rear › Springs
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
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Car stalled after 15-20 minutes of driving primarily in the spring and summer. stalling seemed directly related to heat. the vehicle would stall idiling or at 65 mph, which was very dangerous in heavy traffic. finally, a year and half after the, and three mechanics, the mercury dealer isolated the problem to the eec IV processor. they replaced the processor and the stalling has stopped. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly
Sometimes whenever trying to start vehicle will not start. at other times vehicle will start right up. Starter and the battery have been changed. Has not contacted dealer yet. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Failure of all seatbelts caused injuries which include blindness and brain damage.
- Air bags › Frontal · Electrical system › Horn · Vehicle speed control
Air bag warning light keeps lighting up on the dash panel. This causes horn not to work because air bag IS having a problem. dealer has been contacted.*ak cruise control failed. customer says this vehicle has been traded for new. *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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
- Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Check engine light keeps going off and on sometimes loosing legal driver speed. Then must downshift of press all the way down on the gas pedal until it reaches normal speed.
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Whinning noise comming from rear differental. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The fuel tank cracked in area where it's bolted to vehicle. It's made of plastic & IS leaking fuel. Was informed by mechanic it needs to be replaced. *ak
- Steering › Linkages
None
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core replaced.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Wiring harness in the hatchback has shorted out, causing the brake and tail lights to be inoperative. Dealer said it came from ordinary wear and tear. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer tried to move the pawl from park to reverse, the pawl did not go anywhere, and the transmission broke down. manufacturer and dealer were contacted. *ak
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train
Speedometer cables makes noise as it turns and the needle shakes.
- Steering
Consumer lost steering control when making hard adjustment to left to avoid a collision.
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.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 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.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 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.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 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).
- 601015A revised master cylinder and brake booster IS available for service on non-abs vehicles to further improve brake pedal feel and travel.
- 601014A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking.
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