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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1993 Mercury Tracer Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Mercury Tracer, 6% of the 62 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.

“While consumer was driving at about 25-30 MPH hood latch broke, causing hood to flew up into windshield. Consumer has contacted the manufacture. Please provide any further details”

NHTSA complaint #890895, filed 2001-06

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199812%
199711%
199511%
199346%

Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Tracer

Brakes
12 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 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