One problem related to tire bead has been reported for the 1997 Mercury Tracer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
All four tires had same failure between 38000 and 40000 miles. Inner side wall seperated causing slow air loss. Tire would peel apart halfway between the tread and the bead. Tires were rotated often and showed no excess or irregular wear.
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Bead problems |