1994 MERCURY TRACER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
81
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 MERCURY TRACER
The 1994 MERCURY TRACER has received a total of 81 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (7 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (5 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER, potentially affecting up to 240 vehicles.
Recall 94V218000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 240 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WELD SEAM CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY AND HOT GASES TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM THE HOT GASES AND THE AIR BAG FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER
81 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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
ON FEBRUARY 4, 2006 WE HAD A GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRE, PURCHASED AS SAM'S CLUB, GO FLAT. IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. WHEN THE SAM'S CLUB TIRE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE TIRE HE FOUND A DEEP CUT OR CRACK ON THE SIDE WALL. HE THOUGHT IT COULD BE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE OR VANDALISM. SAM'S CLUB REPLACED THE BASED ON TREAD WEAR. ON APRIL 8, 2006 THE TIRE ON THE LEFT FRONT WENT FLAT. IT HAS DEEP CUTS OR CRACKS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE TIRE, ONE ON THE OUTSIDE AND TWO ON THE BACK OF THE TIRE. THE DAMAGE IS NOT AT THE SAME PLACE ON THE TIRE, THE DAMAGE APPEARS AT ABOUT A 20 DEGREE DIFFERENCE SIDE TO SIDE. IT SEEMS THAT ROAD DAMAGE IS UNLIKELY AND IT IS UNLIKELY THAT A VANDAL WOULD REACH UNDER A VEHICLE. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE TO THE SECOND TIRE. *NM
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
Safety Rating for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 MERCURY TRACER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER
Ford Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
001204 — SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT
95172 — AIR BAGS
AIR BAG-WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 32- ESCORTS BUILT FROM 11/1/93 THROUGH 8/19/94- TRACERS BUILT FROM 11/15/93 THROUGH 9/9/94. *SD
95124 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AT IDLE. *TW
9526 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NOISE FROM THE TIMING BELT COVER AREA. *TW
BC8777941201 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A 5TH GEAR JUMP OUT CONDITION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 MERCURY TRACER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY TRACER
- 1989 MERCURY TRACER — 20 complaints
- 1990 MERCURY TRACER — 2 complaints
- 1991 MERCURY TRACER — 76 complaints
- 1992 MERCURY TRACER — 26 complaints
- 1993 MERCURY TRACER — 114 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY TRACER (current)
- 1995 MERCURY TRACER — 126 complaints
- 1996 MERCURY TRACER — 15 complaints
- 1997 MERCURY TRACER — 181 complaints
- 1998 MERCURY TRACER — 57 complaints
- 1999 MERCURY TRACER — 32 complaints
Other MERCURY Models
- MERCURY SABLE — 7,190 total complaints
- MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS — 4,949 total complaints
- MERCURY MILAN — 3,211 total complaints
- MERCURY COUGAR — 2,646 total complaints
- MERCURY MOUNTAINEER — 2,646 total complaints
- MERCURY VILLAGER — 2,205 total complaints
- MERCURY MARINER — 1,716 total complaints
- MERCURY MYSTIQUE — 1,510 total complaints