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SteeringPart report

1992 Mercury Tracer Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 8% of the 24 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.

“Power steering has become very difficult to steer; makes squeaking noise while making turns, at any time when turning wheels; mostly, happens at low speeds. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #972722, filed 1995-09

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199915%
199837%
199732%
1996217%
199533%
199446%
1993813%
199228%
199135%

Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Tracer

Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 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 30, 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