2000 MERCURY TRACER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 MERCURY TRACER
The 2000 MERCURY TRACER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER, potentially affecting up to 388 vehicles.
Recall 04E048000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 388 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN WET CONDITIONS VEHICLE BEGINS TO SLIP AND SLIDE. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
DEFECTIVE SERPENTINE BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MERCURY TRACER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MERCURY TRACER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY TRACER
- 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
- 2000 MERCURY TRACER (current)
- 2001 MERCURY TRACER — 0 complaints
- 2002 MERCURY TRACER — 0 complaints
- 2003 MERCURY TRACER — 0 complaints
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