1988 Mercury Tracer Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Mercury Tracer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V103011Jun 27, 1995265,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Mercury Tracer 1987–1989, Ford Festiva 1988–1991

  Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is…

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• 89V085000May 22, 198966,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Mercury Tracer 1988

  Reported issue: Some lap shoulder belt retractors were built with certain out of tolerance components.

  Possible consequence: Retractors may lock at low belt pull out rates, thiscould discourage seat belt usage.

  Remedy: Replace front lap shoulder belt assemblies, as necessary.

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• 87V092000Jun 15, 1987191 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  Covers: Mercury Tracer 1988

  Reported issue: Incorrect fuel filler neck attachment screws were used to attach the neck to the rear quarter panels.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause a rattle between the fuelfiller pipe and the surrounding body structure.

  Remedy: Replace incorrect screws with new bolt/washer assemblies.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE89037Seatbelt retractor jamsClosed · Jan 30, 1989

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