1995 Mercury Tracer: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1995 Mercury Tracer: 3 recalls, 96 owner complaints and up to 29 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #94V218000 · 1994 · 240 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.
Why it matters: In the event of a collision, the weld seam can separate, causing the air bag to fail to deploy properly and hot gases to be expelled from the back of the steering wheel. This can result in an increased risk of personal injury from the hot gases and the air bag failure.
The fix: Dealers will install a new air bag module.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #97V144000 · 1997 · 64,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 9l engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada, florida, hawaii, texas, california, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, mississippi, oklahoma, alabama and arkansas. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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 in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #97V145000 · 1997 · 600 vehicles
What's wrong: 9l engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in arizona. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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 in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel system (35): the most common themes are leaks (28), fire / smoke (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Engine & cooling (14): the most common themes are leaks (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Seat belts (12): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2), electrical failure (2).
- Electrical (7): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), electrical failure (2).
The 1995 Mercury Tracer has 96 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 11 Tracer model years for complaints (2.0× the average Tracer year). Complaints peaked in 2000 (15 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 85,500 miles. Neighboring years: 1994 (66 complaints, 1 recalls), 1996 (12 complaints, 0 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular |
| 1.9 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Regular |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1995 Mercury Tracer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 1995 Mercury Tracer. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1995 Mercury Tracer problems?
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel system (35), engine & cooling (14), seat belts (12).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mercury Tracer get?
EPA ratings run up to 29 mpg combined (1.9 L, Manual 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1995 Mercury Tracer repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.