1995 Mercury Tracer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Mercury Tracer, 6% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When braking at low speeds (under 35 MPH), caliper slides are sticking. You can hear a knocking noise and feel them grabbing through the brake pedal. The caliper slides were originally replaced by the dealership and it seemed to take care of the problem. Approx. 1 year later the same thing started. The caliper slides were then greased and this seemed to take care of the problem until approx. 1 more year later. The caliper slides were sticking again, making clunking noises when you brake. I was told this is something that should not require regular maintenance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10006922, filed 2001-07, 80,000 miles“Erratic operation of low coolant light, erratic operation of low fuel light, seem to be on same circuit with coolant light, coolant light sensor replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #558949, filed 2001-01“When vehicle was put in reverse the engine revved. Consumer applied the brakes, and vehicle accelerated suddenly in reverse and collided into another vehicle. Dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #823013, filed 1998-05“Brakes intermittently go all the way to the floor, usually under 20mph, dry and wet pavements, extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer not aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #830132, filed 1998-11“While braking, steering wheel and brakes locked up without warning; vehicle lost control; skidded 20 to 25 ft; vehicle rearended another vehicle at standstill.”
NHTSA complaint #803599, filed 1996-10Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Tracer
40 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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