1991 Mercury Tracer electrical problems

17 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 28%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition: switch
6
Ignition
5
Wiring
2
Wiring: rear compartment/trunk
1
Wiring: interior/under dash
1
Wiring: front underhood
1
Starter assembly
1
Alternator/generator/regulator
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Tracer electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control moduleReported April 15, 1993 · 91,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.
Risk: The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
Remedy: If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out.

Recall number 93V057000 · Recall details

What 1991 Mercury Tracer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 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

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Electrical · WI

Vehicle would turn on without the key being in ignition. Dealer replaced the ignition switch.

Filed Feb 23, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · IA

The car fuel gauge failed first soon after problems began to occur with the car intermittently not starting. After a few days the car would not start upon leaving from my work. The car was towed to a service station where the problem was eventually determined. Removal of the rear seat revealed that the wiring to the fuel pump was severely melted away. The power wires to the fuel pump do not appear to be the main problem however, but the sending unit wires have completely failed and in the process destroyed the other wiring as well. The fuse to the fuel pump has never blown which is the origional fuse.

Filed Nov 18, 1998 · Electrical · PA

Consumer has been experiencing problems with battery. When consumer started vehicle heard a ban, and saw smoke coming from the hood. When she looked underneath saw ashes. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

Filed Mar 13, 1998 · Electrical · FL

Ignition failure. Pins holding the cylinder in place were not stable. Problems included: steering wheel locks and key will not turn, key can be remove while driving, vehicle can be started by turning face plate of cylinder without key, sensor does not detect key has been removed after engine is turned off, and presently engine is locke in the on positon and the key cannot turn engine off.

Filed Jan 3, 1998 · Electrical · WI · fire

The temperature guage began to rise, and smoke was coming out of dash vents.

Filed Dec 20, 1996 · Electrical · TX

Intermittent stalling.

Filed Jun 13, 1996 · Electrical · TN

Went to the start the vehicle and smoke started coming from around the ignition switch. Had to replace switch and the starter.

Questions about the 1991 Mercury Tracer electrical

Does the 1991 Mercury Tracer have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Mercury Tracer, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Mercury Tracer electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Mercury Tracer electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 93V057000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Tracer have the most electrical problems?

The Mercury Tracer model years with the most electrical complaints are 1997 (22 complaints) and 1991 (17 complaints).