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1995 Mercury Tracer vs 1997 Mercury Tracer

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Mercury Tracer1997 Mercury Tracer
NHTSA complaints96142
Recall campaigns01
Service bulletins (TSBs)75143
Investigations12
Crash reports515
Fire reports017
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2926–28
Median reported mileage73,547 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMercury TracerMercury Tracer
Air Bags447
Fuel System, Gasoline352
Engine and Engine Cooling1421
Electrical System722
Service Brakes, Hydraulic611
Seat Belts124
Suspension511
Visibility49

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling65
Airbag warning light010
Vibration / shaking08

Compare all Mercury Tracer vs Mercury Tracer years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.