Mercury Tracer owners have reported 5 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank filler pipe and cap (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
The contact owns a 1995 Mercury Tracer. While driving 30 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. Once the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a leak on the ground and the fuel gauge decreased from a full tank to half of a tank. Read details...
When pumping fuel into the fuel tank, it does not enter the tank properly and backs up in the filler neck, which causes the fuel pump to shut off and fuel to spill from the tank. The vehicle has been at the dealer 3 times for this problem, dealer not able to correct the problem. Read details...