Mercury Tracer 1989
Model Tracer made in 1989 by Mercury got 19 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1989
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||||
| 962516 | 12/02/1996 | 50972 | Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 04/19/1996 | |||
| While driving the vehicle under the hood engine compartment caught on fire, electrical short, saw smoke. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 10 | 06/01/2000 | |
| I am a single 66 yr old on a fixed income, purchased the the vechile in june of 2000 since that date i have had nothing but problems with this car, when i am driving down the road and the vehicle gets hot or more so warmed up it quits wherever it may be, this has happened several times in intersections and also the expressways. i also have had the car towed to a certified mechanic several times and now have spent over $600.00 no one seems to know what the problem may be, after reading the article in this weeks issue of the oakland press in requards to ford products that would certanly pinpoint my problem.. if you could please help me on this issue i would greatly appericate it.. lucille robbs | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 10 | 06/01/2000 | |
| I am a single 66 yr old on a fixed income, purchased the the vehicle in june of 2000 since that date i have had nothing but problems with this car, when i am driving down the road and the vehicle gets hot or more so warmed up it quits wherever it may be, this has happened several times in intersections and also the expressways. i also have had the car towed to a certified mechanic several times and now have spent over $600.00 no one seems to know what the problem may be, after reading the article in this weeks issue of the oakland press in requards to ford products that would certanly pinpoint my problem.. if you could please help me on this issue i would greatly appericate it.. lucille robbs*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Transmission very sluggish, not enough power to shift into gear. when vehicle was being inspected, the mechanic pulled the bolt from the pully on the crankshaft and the end of the crankshaft fell off. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| At 64,000 miles the engine failed, oil leaking in pistons, the whole engine was replace. *yc | |||
| 05/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. | |||
| 01/23/1996 | |||
| Parked vehicle on lot later vehicle burst into flames. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust system replaced. *skd | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/04/1999 | |||
| I am having a very hard time with this i cannot get compliance from the manufacturer about this part or what i should do or who i should talk to. my car has not been working since this part went and cannot get any help. it has been towed three times and no one can seem to help me. i just tow it from place to place and the part was suppossed to be ordered in feburary and i havent received nothing yet. if i could just know who to talk to it might help me some. cars should not be made if the parts cannot be found for them. what should i do? please help me i love that car. i tried to order this part and it was on order from feburary till june and nothing from no one. why is things built if they cannot be fixed? i refuse to give up. just give me some numbers if you cannot help me. thank you for your time and patience. lisa mitchell. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/05/1998 | 3 | 09/01/1997 | |
| The rear wheel bearings have failed on three separate occasions. the car was purchased used with 14,700 miles. the first failure occured on april 5, 1998, traveling 65 mph on the interstate. the left rear wheel bearings seized and the wheel fell inward pulling the car severely to the right. this nearly caused a collision with a semi in the next lane. both left and right rear bearing assemblies failed on may 5, 1999; again the left rear tire tipped in. the right rear failed as well. both rear wheel bearings failed again on 10-6-99. on all occasions new bearings and seals have been replaced. my sister owns a 1989 mercury tracer as well and her bearings have failed three to four times. i have had two different mechanics repair my bearings. my sister has had at least three separate mechanics repair. i have contacted ford motor company and they are not interested in providing a safe product. this is not an issue of an express warranty but designing products that are fit for their intended uses and will not injury people. i have located three nhtsa technical service bulletins that might relate: bc3130890301 (item sb005908) and 90-12-5 (item sb014830) and 90-19-9 (item sb017139). this is a dangerous defective product design by ford motor company. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| They have a leap seat belt in the back only. *ak | |||
| No summary | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| Excessive wear brake shoes/pads replacing repeatedly w/low mileage accumulation. master cylinder also fails replaced (4) times. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| Excessive wear brake shoes/pads replacing repeatedly w/low mileage accumulation. master cylinder also fails replaced (4) times. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| Excessive wear brake shoes/pads replacing repeatedly w/low mileage accumulation. master cylinder also fails replaced (4) times. please describe details. tt | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, failure of master cylinder, surge while driving, pedal faded. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 11/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Rear struts replaced. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/05/1995 | |||
| Tire came off the vehicle when car was in drive. tt | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| Right back tire came completely off, left was breaking off at the axle, repair both side. tt | |||