Mercury Tracer 1988
Model Tracer made in 1988 by Mercury got 25 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts.
Model 1988
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V092000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1987 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 191 | 05/28/1987 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/1987 | 06/19/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect fuel filler neck attachment screws were used to attach the neck to the rear quarter panels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a rattle between the fuelfiller pipe and the surrounding body structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace incorrect screws with new bolt/washer assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel filler neck screws.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103011 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1987 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 265000 | 04/24/1996 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/27/1995 | 06/27/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: the 1987 through 1989 4-door mercury tracers involved in this recallcampaign were only sold in canada. no tracers sold in the united states are involved.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V085000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/01/1987 to 05/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 66300 | 09/19/1989 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/1989 | 06/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some lap shoulder belt retractors were built with certain out of tolerance components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Retractors may lock at low belt pull out rates, thiscould discourage seat belt usage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front lap shoulder belt assemblies, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front lap shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| BC2910950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031500 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||
| PE89037 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/30/1989 | 05/25/1989 | SEATBELT RETRACTOR JAMS | 89V085000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| An electrical short in the ignition switch, caused smoke to come out of the steering column, while driving. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Nose of crank broke. | |||
| 01/22/1994 | 1 | ||
| Crank shaft broke, resulted in stalling. tt | |||
| 12/16/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced timing belt. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Sudden acceleration caused accident. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| A/c fails annually. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| The halogen headlight bracket broke and it caused the light to fall under the bumper and it caused a fire. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Speedometer cable broke 2 times. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Consumer sister was driving car and the rear axle broke and the left rear wheel came off, resulting in an accident/rollover. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1995 | |||
| The axle broke on the vehicle causing the rear wheel to detach from the vehicle and overturn a number of times. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 05/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Right rear wheel bearing broke , causing wheel to fall off spindle, resulting in accident. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The rear driver side seat belt buckle when locked came loose . *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/05/2001 | 45 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Both front seat belts' retractor mechnism have failed-they lock at low pull out rate. i called my local dealer and ford's customer service dept (800-392-3673/duane). i repeatly mentioned to them nhtsa's campaign id no: 89v085000 but both ford and my local dealer's service department told me that my vehicle is not involved in a recall after i have given them my vin number and after they searched their data base for recalls. my care was make in jan, 88 which falls into the right time period and i have always had problems with my front seat belts. only recently did i saw nhtsa's web site and found out there was a recall the seat belts in my car. i think i have been given the run around by ford. please contact ford for me as my car is inoperable now without functioning seat belts. thanks.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 40 | 01/01/1999 | |
| This vehicle experienced the same exact problems as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 5577, seat belt retractor locked up at low belt pullout rates, which discouraged seat belt use. dealership has advised consumer that this particular vehicle was not part of the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1999 | |||
| Passenger's side seat belt will not retract. *ak | |||
| Passenger side seat belt tractor wouldn't retract, please describe . *ak | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1988 | |
| The seatbelt will not retract and is stuck in one position and cannot be used. tt when a passenger sits in seat and tries to buckle up they can hardly put the belt into the holder smoothly it is a constant battle, then when it finally does go into lower half of buckle the passenger is not always released when using the release button it seems that the buckle sticks it is currently not usable as consumer's last passenger got stuck in the seat belt.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 09/12/1995 | |||
| Failure on the driver's and passenger's side seat belts, the shoulder belts do not lock.*ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 09/24/1994 | |||
| Vehicle involved in an accident and the driver's side seatback collapsed. car was totalled. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/25/1998 | 1 | 10/20/1988 | |
| Brake caliper seals failed causing fluid loss and brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/30/1994 | 2 | ||
| Front brake hoses cracking, replace one. other one cracked. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| While backing up to load persons into vehicle, without warning, vehicle accelerated and struck a building, insurance company totaled it. *ak | |||
| The accelerator stuck and caused consumer to run into a tree, she was not injured. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sudden reverse acceleration, causing loss of control. *aw | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left rear wheel came off, causing loss of control.(ohio state police report) | |||