Mercury TRACER steering problems
22 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
371 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
82,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 to 2000 model years. Data snapshot: . 69 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
22 of 371 complaints match this topic (5.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 984295 · 1996-05-09 (May 9, 1996)
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984295 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502672 · 1996-03-17 (March 17, 1996)
STEERING COLUMN UNBOLTED. *SD
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Owner report 506298 · 1996-07-01 (July 1, 1996)
STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982644 · 1996-04-11 (April 11, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS IN THE RACK AND PINION FELL OFF CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982644 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 ↗