1997 Mercury Tracer engine problems
The 1997 Mercury Tracer has 23 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
23
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR 12 HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Mercury Tracer have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 1997 Mercury Tracer engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.