Mercury Tracer owners have reported 26 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension springs (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Broken rear springs. Read details...
1997 Mercury Tracer trio VIN [xxx] my wife and I bought this car from wanted auto sales in worley idaho. My we have a one year old daughter. We heard a noise from the rear of the car. My wife thought we were bottoming out. Read details...
The vehicle was misadjusted causing vibration of the steering wheel. Nlm Read details...
Consumer complained about having problems with a right tie rod and a right coil spring. He had taken vehicle to a repair shop and was told by a mechanic what was wrong with the vehicle. Vehicle was real dangerous to be driven. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. Read details...
Heard for quite a while a "cracking noise" in the rear, especially when breaking, but also during sharp turns. Garage looked at it at 60k miles and reported both rear springs broken. According to garage a common problem with escort/tracer. Read details...