1991 Mercury Tracer Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 93V057000Apr 15, 199391,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
  Covers: Mercury Tracer 1991, Ford Escort 1991

  Reported issue: The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.

  Possible consequence: The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.

  Remedy: If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution…

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• 92V117000Aug 19, 199222,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Mercury Tracer 1991, Ford Escort 1991–1992

  Reported issue: Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.

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