MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mercury Tracer

● Typical for this model
1993 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:27:48.523Z

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

Complaints per year, Mercury Tracer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 60 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 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
1993: 62 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
198821
198916
19902
199160
199224
199362
199466
199596
199612
1997142
199844
199920
20002
20010
20020
20030

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

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

SHIFTED INTO REVERSE VEHICLE SURGED AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INTO BRICK WALL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950207

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

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 vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Mercury Tracer have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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