1992 Mercury TRACER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
189,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 16 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 18.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 18.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 4; 2000: 3; 2001: 1; 2003: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481858 · 1995-02-24 (February 24, 1995)
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN INSTRUMENT PANEL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 508147 · 1996-08-30 (August 30, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORT CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488031 · 1995-10-26 (October 26, 1995)
REAR MISALIGNED, CAUSING INCREASING NEED TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT TRACKING DIRECTION/ REAR TIRE WEAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488031 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971301 · 1995-08-30 (August 30, 1995)
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 55MPH, HAD NO CONTROL OVER STEERING, VEHICLE FLIP OVER, DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971301 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11330208 · 2020-06-22 (June 22, 2020)
AFTER 27 YEARS THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THE CAR CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW FUEL FILLER PIPE FROM FORD MOTORCRAFT, PART #KFL-22, FOCZ-9324-AA. THE NEW FUEL FILLER PIPE LASTED ONLY 6 MONTHS BEFORE CRACKING AND SPILLING GAS ON MY DRIVEWAY CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW THIRD PARTY [NOT FORD] FUEL FILLER PIPE. I'M BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE NUMEROUS AUTO REPAIR WEB SITES HAVE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT FORD FUEL FILL…
Owner-reported narrative. 298,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11330208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 558581 · 2000-12-14 (December 14, 2000)
FUEL PUMP FAILED RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE CAR. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 558581 at NHTSA ↗