One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 1996 Mercury Tracer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When driving on any road condition a vibrating noise comes from the passenger's side airbag. The passanger's side airbag has been replaced, and 3 to 4 days later the vibration started again.
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems |