How many complaints have been filed for the 1996 Mercury Tracer?

15 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Tracer.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Mercury Tracer?

There are 83 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Tracer.

1996 Mercury Tracer Service and Repair Manual

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The 1996 Mercury Tracer Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.

Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.

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Base Sedan 4-Door
Base Wagon 4-Door
LS Wagon 4-Door
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Trio Wagon 4-Door

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1.8L 112Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
1.9L 116Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

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Body
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Engine Performance & Emission Controls
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Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
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1996 Mercury Tracer Recalls & Complaints

No active recalls The 1996 Mercury Tracer has no recalls on file with NHTSA.

TSB #10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

TSB #10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

TSB #10003748

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

TSB #630515

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

TSB #630001

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

TSB #625715

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

TSB #623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

TSB #623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Showing the 8 most recent of 83 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19990708Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported5 injured

ON 6-25-99 WE WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. WE WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER REAR-ENDED US GOING ABOUT 35-40MILES PER HOUR. AT IMPACT BOTH FRONT SEATS LATCH BROKE AND THE SEATS SLID BA

19971211Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported4 injured

DURING A REAR END COLLISION BOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS SLID BACK AND THEN FELL BACK INTO ARECLINE DPOSITION ON TOP OF THE PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT, CAUSING THEM TO HIT THEIR HEADS ON THE FRONT SEATS.

20010806Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

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.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME

20010806Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGECrash reported1 injured

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.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME

20010806Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

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.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SEAT BELT CAME

Showing the 5 most serious of 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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