Mercury Tracer Complaints (1992)

24 consumer complaints on file.

#11330208June 22, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER 27 YEARS THE RUBBER FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THE CAR CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW FUEL FILLER PIPE FROM FORD MOTORCRAFT, PART #KFL-22, FOCZ-9324-AA. THE NEW FUEL FILLER PIPE LASTED ONLY 6 MONTHS BEFORE CRACKING AND SPILLING GAS ON MY DRIVEWAY CREATING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW THIRD PARTY [NOT FORD] FUEL FILLER PIPE. I'M BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE NUMEROUS AUTO REPAIR WEB SITES HAVE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT FORD FUEL FILLER PIPES [ALL FORD MODELS]. FUEL FILLER PIPES SHOULD LAST MORE THEN 6 MONTHS. FORD'S REPLACEMENT FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT BY FORD TO PREVENT A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION SHOULD A VEHICLE BE PARKED IN A GARAGE, I.E., NEAR A WATER HEATER OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE, CREATING A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. THE LEAK FROM THE FUEL FILLER PIPE OCCURS WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR MOVING WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THEN 3/4'S FULL. THE PIPE DETERIORATES FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH CRACKS RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE. THE NYLON WEBBING ON THE INSIDE OF THE PIPE DOES NOT PREVENT IT FROM LEAKING. THE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWS THE DEFECTIVE PIPE, BUT THE HUNDREDS OF HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE PIPE CANNOT BE SEEN IN THE PHOTO BECAUSE OF PHOTO RESOLUTION. THE PIPE HAS ONLY BEEN IN USE ON THE CAR FOR JUST SIX MONTHS. I USE 91 OCTANE GASOLINE IN THE CAR. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10045203October 31, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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. I AM NOW FACED WITH $800.00 IN REPAIR BILLS FOR A DEFECTIVE FORD MOTOR COMPANY PART THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *LA
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#740268February 1, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TREAD SEPARATION DISCOVERED ACCIDENTALLY PER INSPECTION FOR DRIVEABIITY CONCERN. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2R4 TIRESIZE: P195/60R14)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#558581December 14, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE CAR. NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#730144September 4, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SHOULDER HARNESS PULLED FROM TRACK ON IMPACT , THE DRIVER'S HEAD STRUCK THE WINDSHEILD AND RECEVIED CONTUSIONS TO NECK AND HEAD FROM THE LOOSE END OF THE HARNESS
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#863615June 15, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#839506June 11, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
EXHAUST VALVE BROKE EVERY YEAR, CAUSING REAR END TO OVERHEAT AND BURN THE TRUNK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#544908April 12, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THREE OCCASIONS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#527399January 6, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE INTO APPROPIATE GEAR AND "SLIPPED" INTO NEUTRAL ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#829479October 26, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THERE WAS A GAS SMELL AROUND THE CAR AND IN THE GARAGE, DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED A HOLE FOUND IN THE GAS TANK. REPAIR WORK DONE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#829101October 16, 1998
SEAT BELTS
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRIC SHOULDER STRAP MOVES UP AND DOWN CONSTANTLY . ALSO GETS STUCK AND RELEASES AND REPAIRS ISELF. NOW, SHOULDER STRAP MAKES WEIRD NOISES AND IS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#533172March 23, 1998
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SEAT BELT HARNESS DOES NOT SLIDE ON TRACK. LEFT FRONT IS FROZEN 1/2 WAY IN POSITION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#518531June 12, 1997
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
THE BULB OF THE REAR MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT MELTED THE ASSEMBLY , CAUSING SMOKE INSIDE VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#812538May 28, 1997
SEAT BELTS
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT JAMMED HALF WAY IN THE RETRACTOR. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#508147August 30, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORT CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#800297July 31, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY BATTERY HAD A SHORT WHICH RESULTED IN FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#984148May 6, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. ONCE STARTED CREATED AN INABILITY TO SHUT OFF THE IGINITION.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#983782April 30, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN, SMOKE FROM ENGINE, REPLACE LOCK AND SWITCH, STARTER BURNED OUT. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#488031October 26, 1995
SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR MISALIGNED, CAUSING INCREASING NEED TO HOLD STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT TRACKING DIRECTION/ REAR TIRE WEAR. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#972722September 29, 1995
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING HAS BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER; MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE MAKING TURNS, AT ANY TIME WHEN TURNING WHEELS; MOSTLY, HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS. TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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