MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercury Tracer

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:27.306Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
96
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1994: 67 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1995 96 1996: 12 complaints 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 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 96 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 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 96 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

1995: 96 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

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

Fuel system, gasoline

36% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mercury Tracer. While driving 30 MPH, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. Once the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a leak on the ground and the fuel gauge decreased from a full tank to half of a tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-14

My dates/ mileage are not accurate, but info otherwise is correct. Do I need accident report for air bag date? I am scarred from the gas and the airbag seam that ripped my wrists open from the deployment of the bags during this accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-14

Also filed under Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Seat belts

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and warning light/devices.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver's side motorized shoulder belt is stuck in mid-position, not moving forward or around driver. Manufacture is claiming no responsibility of failure for motor burning out. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-06

Electrical system

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

Vehicle speed control

8% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-12-30Air bags94V218000 The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new air bag module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995Complaint volume 96 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1997-09-11Recall queryClosed 2000-05-22 Fuel tank assembly
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    1997-09-30Fuel system, gasoline97V144000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9L engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Texas…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-09-30Fuel system, gasoline97V145000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9L engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in Arizona. Cracks can develop in the fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V218000 · Air bags
  • Recall 97V144000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 97V145000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercury Tracer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mercury Tracer is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Tracer?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercury Tracer have?
3 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.