10
recalls
The Mercury Tracer has 10 recalls covering 948,548 vehicles as reported; model year 1995 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 1995: 3
Units affected
949K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Mercury Tracer, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system79
- Air bags75
- Engine and engine cooling74
- Fuel system, gasoline69
- Seat belts63
- Service brakes, hydraulic53
- Suspension45
- Complaints
- 568
- Crashes reported
- 70
- Fires reported
- 48
- People injured
- 75
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Mercury Tracer by component
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 87K units
- Air bags2 · 396K units
- Seat belts2 · 331K units
- Electrical system1 · 91K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 43K units
Mercury Tracer recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2002 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1997): Air bagsNo. 02V323000 | Fire | 396,217 |
| Sep 3, 1997 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1995): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 97V145000 | Fire | 600 |
| Sep 3, 1997 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1995): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 97V144000 | Fire | 64,000 |
| Jun 27, 1995 | Ford Festiva; Mercury Tracer (1987-1991): Seat beltsNo. 95V103011 | Crash risk | 265,000 |
| Nov 10, 1994 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1994-1995): Air bagsNo. 94V218000 | Crash risk | 240 |
| Apr 15, 1993 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1991): Electrical systemNo. 93V057000 | Fire | 91,000 |
| Aug 19, 1992 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1991-1992): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 92V117000 | Fire | 22,000 |
| Jul 13, 1992 | Ford Escort; Mercury Tracer (1992): Exterior lightingNo. 92V103000 | Crash risk | 43,000 |
| May 22, 1989 | Mercury Tracer (1988): Seat beltsNo. 89V085000 | Other or not stated | 66,300 |
| Jun 15, 1987 | Mercury Tracer (1988): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 87V092000 | Other or not stated | 191 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Mercury Tracer recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 Mercury Tracer. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Mercury Tracer have?
10 recalls cover the Mercury Tracer, for 948,548 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Mercury Tracer?
Electrical system: named in 79 of the 568 safety complaints about the Mercury Tracer, then air bags (75). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.