1991 MERCURY TRACER Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1991 MERCURY TRACER

7 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 MERCURY TRACER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#10023232 |
I HAD TO REPLACE TWO IGNITION SWITCHES ON MY 1991 MERCURY 1.9 TRACER TO THE TUNE OF $360.00. THE FIRST ONE THEY INSTALLED, THE TUMBLERS FELL APART AFTER ONE DAY, I HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC TO INSTALL A SECOND IGNITION SWITCH. I WAS INFORMED THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON TRACER IGNITION SWITCHES. HOW DO I RECOVER MY EXPENSE? *JB
#532812 |
IGNITION FAILURE. PINS HOLDING THE CYLINDER IN PLACE WERE NOT STABLE. PROBLEMS INCLUDED: STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND KEY WILL NOT TURN, KEY CAN BE REMOVE WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED BY TURNING FACE PLATE OF CYLINDER WITHOUT KEY, SENSOR DOES NOT DETECT KEY HAS BEEN REMOVED AFTER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF, AND PRESENTLY ENGINE IS LOCKE IN THE ON POSITON AND THE KEY CANNOT TURN ENGINE OFF.
#985613 |
WENT TO THE START THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAD TO REPLACE SWITCH AND THE STARTER. *AK
#984237 |
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BAD ODOR IN THE VEHICLE (REPLACED THE IGINTION SWITCH). *AK
#983953 |
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED WIRING BURNING IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
#983953 |
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED WIRING BURNING IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
#983298 | Fire
WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, IGNITION SWITCH KEY OUT OF SWITCH; ENGINE KEPT RUNNING, WOULD NOT TURN OFF; BURNED UP/MELTED DOWN STARTER; SMOKE CAME OUT. *AK

Other 1991 MERCURY TRACER Problem Areas

Seat Belts 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint
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