1997 Mercury Tracer suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Mercury Tracer — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. I came to discover that both rear factory struts the coil springs were…”
filed Oct 11, 2010
“1-car seemed to bottom out in the rear when 4 occupants were in car, also scraping noise. 2-checked car and found contact-coil springs rubbing against car, appeared to be out of the holder. Checked and found both rear springs broken. Springs provide vehicle stability, control and handling…”
filed Feb 28, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Tracer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Tracer | 2 | 10% |
| 1998 Tracer | 11 | 25% |
| 1995 Tracer | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 Tracer | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 Tracer | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 Tracer | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 Tracer | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.