One problem related to front seat belt anchorage has been reported for the 1996 Mercury Tracer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving driving 55 mph consumer lost control and went into a ditch. Air bags did deploy and explode. Contact dealer, and dealer has not responded. Consumer also stated that seat belt came loose.
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems |