1991 Mercury Tracer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Mercury Tracer, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer was traveling about 40 MPH on a main street and clutch pedal fell off on his leg, and vehicle went out of control. But he was able to bring vehicle to complete stop. Arm of clutch was very small. Dealership was aware of problem. The consumer states that this case should investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #886501, filed 2001-04“Transmission problems went out because clutch burned out which caused electrical problems. Torque converter had to be replaced due to all the build up trash from the transmission (failure). Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #848692, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 10% |
| 1998 | 4 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mercury Tracer
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mercury Tracer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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