The 1995 Mercury Tracer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 64,840 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.9L ENGINES, BUILT AT THE HERMOSILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ARIZONA. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE CRACKS GO THROUGH THE FUEL TANK WALL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENTS. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT HEAT SHIELD LOCATION OR FUNCTION, AS THE ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED TO KEEP THE SHIELD IN PLACE UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS RETAIN THE HEAT SHIELD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.9L ENGINES, BUILT AT THE HERMOSILLO OR WAYNE ASSEMBLY PLANTS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN NEVADA, FLORIDA, HAWAII, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, LOUISIANA, GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MISSISSIPPI, OKLAHOMA, ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE…
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENTS. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT HEAT SHIELD LOCATION OR FUNCTION, AS THE ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED TO KEEP THE SHIELD IN PLACE UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS RETAIN THE HEAT SHIELD.
AIR BAGS94V2180001994-11-10240 affected
Defect
THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
28
SEAT BELTS
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
4
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
4
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
3crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
3
Total complaints126
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. While driving 30 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. Once the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a leak on the ground and the fuel gauge decreased from a full tank to half of a tank. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. While parked, the contact noticed an overpowering fuel smell. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the fuel tank was fractured and would have to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in operation or stationary, a strong odor of gasoline fuel emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who advised that the fuel tank was fractured as a result…”
“95 tracer wagon 9/3/97 there was a recall with the same issue I am now having. We never rec'd any notification there was any recall. The fuel tank is leaking near the heat shield. A call was made to stivers last night and we were told nothing could be done due to the length of years that had…”
“Fuel tank leak (strong odor - no visible leakage) odor detectable in garage and outside ford says there is no recall required and will not correct the leak. *tr”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. The contact stated that gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he found a fracture in the fuel tank. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 97v145000 and 97v144000, although the failures were identical. The failure…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. The contact stated that his gas tank was leaking fuel. He parked his vehicle and a puddle of gas leaked out. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment, resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall. The…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury tracer. While driving 30 mph, the contact smelled gasoline. He stated that nhtsa campaign id numbers 97v144000 and 97v145000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) mentioned the same failures. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The vin was unknown. The…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ97010 Opened 1997-09-11 · closed 2000-05-22
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercury Tracer as of
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