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Fuel systemPart report

1992 Mercury Tracer Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
298,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 298,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“There was a gas smell around the car and in the garage, dealer contacted and stated a hole found in the gas tank. Repair work done at consumer's expense.”

NHTSA complaint #829479, filed 1998-10

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199915%
199812%
199743%
199618%
19954042%
199458%
19931016%
1992417%
19911423%

Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Tracer

Electrical system
7 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Mercury Tracer

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology