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1995 Mercury Tracer engine problems

16 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1995 Mercury Tracer, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 13% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Funny noises when driving due to a hole in converter. Also, bolt fell out from engine, causing engine to fall. Vehicle completely stopped while driving at 65 MPH after oil leaked out. Repairwork done at owners expense. Provide further information.

June 1995

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly hesitated and lost engine power without warning. The driver pulled over at a service station and inspected underneath the hood. He detected that the timing belt failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they replaced the water pump and serpentine belt. In addition, the number four piston exploded within the engine compartment.

Reported at 61,607 miles, July 2002

Other problems reported for the 1995 Mercury Tracer

Engine problems in other years

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Engine problems across all Mercury models