The 1994 Mercury Tracer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 240 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WELD SEAM CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY AND HOT GASES TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM THE HOT GASES AND THE AIR BAG FAILURE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercury tracer. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed and the contact struck a pole head on. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that they would inspect the vehicle. They discovered that the brakes…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercury tracer. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed and the contact struck a pole head on. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that they would inspect the vehicle. They discovered that the brakes…”
“I have a 97 villager and a 94 tracer sw. I was reviewing my receipts for a recall for the filler pipe vent hose on my villager from 6/2001. It was fixed then. It seems same part is now leaking in our tracer. It is dangerous when doing a fill up for it leaks. Updated 01-16-08. *kb updated *jb”
“On february 4, 2006 we had a goodyear allegra tire, purchased as sam's club, go flat. It was the right front tire. When the sam's club tire technician inspected the tire he found a deep cut or crack on the side wall. He thought it could be road hazard damage or vandalism. Sam's club replaced the…”
“At around 3 pm, I was driving, and had stopped at a stop sign, at 1960 @ inverness forest. Heard a pop then had a big flame come from the hood of the car. Immediately turned off the ignition. Called 911. Both the police and the fire department came to the scene. While on the phone with the police…”
“While at a stop a fire started under the hood. Consumer pulled over, and the vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”
“The warning indicator intermittently flashes 5 times pause 1 time and then repeats.*jb”
“While parking vehicle started to smoke. Vehicle bursted into flames underhood. Completely destroying vehicle. Please add vin. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Mercury Tracer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.