1995 Mercury Tracer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 96 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 electrical system of the 1995 Mercury Tracer, 7% of the 96 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.
“When I bought the Mercury Tracer back in 1996, I was very excited, but after the first year of owning the vehicle there was a recall on the gas tanks, at which time I took the car in to be checked. Soon after that I began to have many problems with the car. The electrical system failed at which time it was covered under warranty, the key swithch stop working meaning the switch would not turn to off position, the door locks would not lock, the electric seatbelt stop working a few months after holiday ford said they fixed it. …”
NHTSA complaint #745134, filed 2001-05“Ignition fails intermittently, preventing consumer from using vehicle. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #898567, filed 2001-10“When driving vehicle would stall/ cut off. Without prior warning engine check light comes on panel. Vehicle will start back up on its own. Dealership is aware of problem . Service manager should be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #873615, filed 2000-10“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 2001-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 30% |
| 1998 | 6 | 14% |
| 1997 | 22 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 13% |
| 1992 | 7 | 29% |
| 1991 | 17 | 28% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Tracer
40 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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