1995 Mercury Tracer Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 15%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,804miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Mercury Tracer, 15% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,804 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.
“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“The contact owns a 1995 Mercury Tracer. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly hesitated and lost engine power without warning. The driver pulled over at a service station and inspected underneath the hood. He detected that the timing belt failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they replaced the water pump and serpentine belt. In addition, the number four piston exploded within the engine compartment. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277529, filed 2009-07, 61,607 miles“This is a common problem with the 1.9l engine. The #4 intake valve seat drops, resulting in the need to completely replace the cylinder head and all associated parts. Ie... Valve seats, piston, piston rings, rod bearings as well as having to conduct pressure tests, hone the cylinders & a variety of other time & money consuming items.”
NHTSA complaint #10114009, filed 2005-03“Funny noises when driving due to a hole in converter. Also, bolt fell out from engine, causing engine to fall. Vehicle completely stopped while driving at 65 MPH after oil leaked out. Repairwork done at owners expense. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #844270, filed 1999-08“Potential for fatalies was great as car just quit at 65 MPH with no warning in the middle lane of a 3 lane interstate. This happened twice. Both times head just blew apparently allowing water to be sucked out bottom of car circumventing sensors. Radiator still had water in it.. No steam or indication car was hot. Temperature gauge was reading normal both times. I had mulitple mechanics review car and no one can find problem. However both times water seaped into passenger side floor board. …”
NHTSA complaint #751893, filed 2001-09Engine 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 1995 Mercury Tracer
40 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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