1999 Mercury Tracer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting:headlights (2) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Compared against other Mercury Tracer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (85)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2004-12-13 · 042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:rear Window 2004-12-13 · 04189 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2004-11-01 · 04217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2004-08-12 · 04V09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trw vehicle safety systems, inc. is recalling certain service replacement seatbelt retractors (driver's side front retractor in gray) manufactured in december 2002 and sold as a service replacement part between december 2002 and july 2004. *tt
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element 2004-08-09 · 041514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element 2004-07-12 · 031501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.