CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Mercury Tracer has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).
1988 Mercury Tracer recalls
Most common 1988 Mercury Tracer problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
What owners report
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 B
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
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *AK
BRAKE CALIPER SEALS FAILED CAUSING FLUID LOSS AND BRAKE FAILURE.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED ACCIDENT.
1988 Mercury Tracer questions
Does the 1988 Mercury Tracer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Mercury Tracer: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Mercury Tracer?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Mercury Tracer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.