1991 Mercury Tracer problems

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mercury tracer. After the vehicle was filled with fuel and parked in the garage, the contact smelled a fuel odor and noticed fuel leaking onto the garage floor. All american ford (3306 bridge ave, point pleasant, nj 08742, (732) 451-3582) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was too old and they did not have parts. The vehicle was then taken to all american mazda (575 burnt tavern rd, brick township, nj 08724, (732) 451-6848) where a diagnostic and repair appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Fuel system · 78,768 miles · MN · fire

(1) shoulder belt would not move to driving position, coolant fan would not run when needed with engine running only when the ignition was turned off, oil light stayed on and alternately flashed with the right turn signal indicator. (2) a shorting connector to the fuel pump burned the wire bundle to the fuel pump in the tank. It also burned wires behind the fuse block and under the dash!!! (3) the connector, harness update, fuel pump/pump assembly, lock ring, were replaced, burned wires were replaced behind the fuse block. The car cannot be driven because there are more burned wires to repair under the dash. Updated01/09/06.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Electrical · NV

I had to replace two ignition switches on my 1991 mercury 1.9 tracer to the tune of $360.00. The first one they installed, the tumblers fell apart after one day, I had to be towed back to the mechanic to install a second ignition switch. I was informed that ford had a recall on tracer ignition switches. How do I recover my expense?

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Fuel system · MN

There was a fatigue fracture in fuel tank and fuel was leaking. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that vehicle was not included in recall.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Acceleration · OK

Car will not remain at speed for more than 25 seconds.

Filed Nov 16, 2001 · Body, Engine · IL

Vehicle will leak 2 quarts of oil a week, there is also a strong gas smell inside of vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states when driving over bumps, the muffler bangs against the floor, when stepping on the gas to get some speed, black smoke comes out of exhaust pipe, when filling fuel tank, fuel pours out. Valve cover is leaking oil. Dash lights did not work. Struts for the tailgate do not hold the tailgate. Third brake light is inoperative, also dimmer switch was replaced. While driving, vehicle pulls to the right, RPM gauge does not work. Consumer wants manufacturer to take vehicle back.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Fuel system · GA

Consumer smells fuel inside vehicle, there is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Transmission · FL

Consumer was traveling about 40 MPH on a main street and clutch pedal fell off on his leg, and vehicle went out of control. But he was able to bring vehicle to complete stop. Arm of clutch was very small. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak the consumer states that this case should investigated.

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Electrical · AZ · fire

1991 tracer is nearly identical to 1991 4-door escort and uses the same electrical hardware, per chilton's manuals. There was a recall for ignition switch fires for escorts (the federal safety agency 96v071000) for models 8/87 to 9/92, but the ford customer service agent denied any knowledge of such a recall and there was never one issued by mercury for our particular make. The service reps in indiana and arizona appeared to have familiarity with ignition switch problems but stopped short of offering any recall coverage for the repair..

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · Electrical · FL

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