1991 Mercury Tracer seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1991 Mercury Tracer — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Shoulder belt track and cable failed, we are having a difficult time getting the parts to fix the problem. The dealer has the parts coming by ordering them for a newer car still under warranty. Ford has a shortage of these parts and is sending them only for warranty repairs. This makes me believe…”
filed May 19, 1999
“Automatic seat belt on driver's side does not move back and forth on the rail. Shoulder belt is in closed/back position on the rail. The dealer is not aware of the problem. Please provide any further details. *ak”
filed Mar 25, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides revised passive restraint system information contained in the workshop manual and the electrical and vaccum troubleshooting manual (evtm). *tt
00124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2000Subject regarding passive restraint system service information. *tt
001204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2000
Seat Belts problems in other Tracer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Tracer | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 Tracer | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 Tracer | 12 | 13% |
| 1994 Tracer | 12 | 18% |
| 1993 Tracer | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 Tracer | 4 | 17% |
| 1988 Tracer | 7 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Mercury Tracer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.