1997 Mercury Tracer service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Mercury Tracer — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury tracer. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, she lost control of the vehicle and drove into the median to avoid oncoming traffic. The engine shut off and the cylinder head was blown. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure; however, they stated that the…”
filed Nov 7, 2007
“Retaining pins that hold brake pads in place are loose, causing contact to the wheel, and eventual separation. Dealer has been notified. *ak more specifically the retaining clips that hold the retaining pins in the front brake assembly snap and fly off of the vehicle when the pins contact the…”
filed Jul 27, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tracer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Tracer | 4 | 20% |
| 1998 Tracer | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 Tracer | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 Tracer | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 Tracer | 11 | 18% |
| 1991 Tracer | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 Tracer | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mercury Tracer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.