MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mercury Tracer

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1992 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:08.312Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 24 1993: 63 complaints 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints
1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 24 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1997 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003
1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 24 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1997 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003

1992: 24 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19870
198821
198916
19902
199161
199224
199363
199467
199596
199612
1997142
199844
199920
20002
20010
20020
20030

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

7 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Electrical fire in instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-15

On my daughters 1992 Mercury Tracer, the ignition switch engaged the engine starter and began smoking without the key in the ignition and when no-one was in the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-31

Seat belts

4 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 24 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE

Tires

2 of 24 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Driving vehicle at speed 55MPH, had no control over steering, vehicle flip over, driver side tire was flat. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-30

Steering

2 of 24 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and hydraulic power assist system.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-09-18Exterior lighting92V103000 The stop lamp switches could intermittently malfunction resulting in the stop lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.

    Remedy: Replace the faulty stop lamp switches.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1994-01-28Engineering analysisClosed 1995-01-31 Fuel pump wiring shortage
  3. R
    1994-05-31Suspension94E019000 The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.

    Remedy: Dana will pay for replacement and labor costs of the adjustment pin without charge to the installing facility and the vehicle owner. These pins should be replaced by a Ford original equipment pin…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V103000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 94E019000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Mercury Tracer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mercury Tracer?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mercury Tracer have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.