1997 Mercury Tracer Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.
“About 2-3 years ago,we had problems starting with our power door locks.they are possessed. They lock and unlock all by themselves.I have had our van in 3 times for this to be fixed. They replace a part, and say it is fixed, but it isn't.”
NHTSA complaint #10079230, filed 2004-07, 16,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Tracer
47 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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