1993 Mercury Tracer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Mercury Tracer, 13% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,250 miles.
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.
“I have a 1.8 engine and I needed it to be rebuilt. I did not put any miles on the engine when the transmission decided to die. This car is an impossible car to get parts for. If I can get the parts, the book or the computer gives me the wrong part and cannot find a replacement part. I need a parts book and whatever to rebuilt the transmission and it can not be found. Where can I find parts that do not cost me three times the amount than other cars. This car has been nothing but a pain for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10070768, filed 2004-01, 28,500 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Mercury Tracer. The contact stated that the two bolts that hold the front axle in place did not have the hole drilled in the bolt that holds the caslated nut and the cutter pin. The bolt size was irregular and no one was able to replace the bolt that was .034 inches in diameter. Once the bolt drifted off, it would loosen, drop off into the road, and cause the vehicle to tailspin. He stated that his fingers were able to reach and twist the bolts. In addition, the bolts on the power steering detached. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211176, filed 2007-12, 100,000 miles“Vehicle towed back to dealer twice. The second time the dealer charged $300 for brake repair. Vehicle is now at another repair shop for same problem, including axle damage.”
NHTSA complaint #741348, filed 2001-02“Consumer tried to move the pawl from park to reverse, the pawl did not go anywhere, and the transmission broke down. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #824500, filed 1998-06Transmission 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 1993 Mercury Tracer
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir 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.
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