Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 MERCURY Tracer

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 76 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V057000

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

Component
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
91,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-15
Owners notified
1993-06-25

Defect description

THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

Safety risk

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE ROLL PINS ARE MISSING OR NOT FULLY INSERTED, THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE DOOR-LOCKS AND THE LIFTGATE OR DECK-LID LOCKS SO THAT KEY COMPATIBILITY IS MAINTAINED. IF BOTH PINS ARE PRESENT AND FULLY INSERTED, A PLASTIC SNAP-ON SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED AS A PRECAUTION TO PREVENT THE ROLL PINS FROM COMING OUT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V117000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
22,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-08-19
Owners notified
1992-11-06

Defect description

FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch7—
Seat belts7—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump478,768 mi
Electrical system: wiring3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline378,768 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel/propulsion system1160,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—

The 1990 model has 38 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.