1993 Mercury Tracer

● Typical for this model

1993 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:57.516Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1993: 63 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	0
1988	21
1989	16
1990	2
1991	61
1992	24
1993	63
1994	67
1995	96
1996	12
1997	142
1998	44
1999	20
2000	2
2001	0
2002	0
2003	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140916

Also filed under AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and switch.

FIRE

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1993 MERCURY TRACER, 1.9L SOHC. IGNITION CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNT UP EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE STARTER, IGNITION SWITCH, START SAFETY SWITCH. THIS CAUSED SMOKE IN THE CAB AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040308

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%

16% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and tie rod assembly.

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle assembly and differential unit.

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I HAVE A 1.8 ENGINE AND I NEEDED IT TO BE REBUILT. I DID NOT PUT ANY MILES ON THE ENGINE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO DIE. THIS CAR IS AN IMPOSSIBLE CAR TO GET PARTS FOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1993 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94E019000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1991 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1995 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Mercury Tracer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Mercury Tracer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mercury Tracer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Mercury Tracer have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.