1996 MERCURY TRACER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 MERCURY TRACER
The 1996 MERCURY TRACER has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (3 complaints), Seat Belts (2 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND THE NOISE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENGINE SEAT, CYLINDER HEAD, AND HEAD GASKET WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - *NM
VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE EXHAUST.*AK
WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO A DITCH. AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY AND EXPLODE. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE.*JB
WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO A DITCH. AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY AND EXPLODE. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE.*JB
WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL AND WENT INTO A DITCH. AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY AND EXPLODE. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME LOOSE.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 MERCURY TRACER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER
Ford Motor Company has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
8316 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.
7369 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME 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
12294 — EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST. *TT
12295 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, STALL AT TIP-IN FROM IDLE, ENGINE HESITATION, AND / OR SURGE CAUSED BY THE MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR. *TT
BC3550972301 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD
96244 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NOISE - RUMBLING NOISE FROM ROOF AREA - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RACK. *TW
BC0300961101 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0443 AND P1443. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 MERCURY TRACER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY TRACER
- 1991 MERCURY TRACER — 76 complaints
- 1992 MERCURY TRACER — 26 complaints
- 1993 MERCURY TRACER — 114 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY TRACER — 81 complaints
- 1995 MERCURY TRACER — 126 complaints
- 1996 MERCURY TRACER (current)
- 1997 MERCURY TRACER — 181 complaints
- 1998 MERCURY TRACER — 57 complaints
- 1999 MERCURY TRACER — 32 complaints
- 2000 MERCURY TRACER — 2 complaints
- 2001 MERCURY TRACER — 0 complaints
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