1994 Mercury Tracer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Mercury Tracer, 11% of the 66 complaints for this model year. 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.
“During the evening my wife, son and myself were approaching a stopsign when the Tracer stalled for the first time ever. Upon trying to restart it a fire erupted under the hood eventually totalling the car before the fire dept. Arrived not having any insurance I am still obligated to pay the remainder of the note which is approx. 2,300 dollars. Has this ever happened before and if so why?”
NHTSA complaint #537601, filed 1998-06“I am inquiring about this vehicle because I was told by a mechanic that this make and model had certain defects within the engine and it's parts. I have not found any listings of major recall, but I have found other listings reporting problems like mine. Are these problems the result of defect, age, improper parts, or poor care? The problems that I have are manifold gasket leaks. I have found that manifold itself is warped. How is that possible? The head gaskets are craked. This automobile ran at a high temperature, even after flushing the radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #751842, filed 2001-09“The overhead intake manifold gasket disintergrated inside the engine rendering the oxygen sensor useless and causing the vehicle to stall while driving. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #556219, filed 2000-10“Engine pulley separated, causng the belt to tear, resulting in vehicle stalling unexpectedly, and almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #827717, filed 1998-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 18% |
| 1997 | 21 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 15% |
| 1994 | 7 | 11% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 12% |
| 1989 | 6 | 38% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mercury Tracer
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mercury Tracer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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