MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mercury Tracer

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1992 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:57:11.350Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Tracer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 60 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 62 complaints 1993 1994: 66 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1998: 44 complaints 1999: 20 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003
1992: 24 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19870
198821
198916
19902
199160
199224
199362
199466
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.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 24 total reports mention: seat belts.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 24 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 20031031

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 24 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 24 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920918 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 92V103000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940128 — EA (closed 19950131)

FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE

R 19940531 — suspension

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 ASSE

Campaign 94E019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V103000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1991 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1995 ● 1994

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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 seat belts, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mercury Tracer have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.