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Mar 20, 2013 Structure

THE TRUNK REFLECTOR PLASTIC PEGS BROKE AND I'VE SEEN THIS ON OTHER TRACERS AS WELL. WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANOTHER. IF WE WERE TO GO TO A USED CAR PARTS LOT, MOST LIKELY, THEY WOULD BREAK BEFORE WE COULD POP ONE OFF. WE ARE FORCED TO USE TAPE TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT PA...

Mar 20, 2013 Structure

THE TRUNK REFLECTOR PLASTIC PEGS BROKE AND I'VE SEEN THIS ON OTHER TRACERS AS WELL. WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANOTHER. IF WE WERE TO GO TO A USED CAR PARTS LOT, MOST LIKELY, THEY WOULD BREAK BEFORE WE COULD POP ONE OFF. WE ARE FORCED TO USE TAPE TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT PA...

Feb 4, 2008 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN CONTINUES TO FAIL. THE HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. FOR THE MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT, THE WIRING CONNECTED TO THE AIR BAG BURNED. THE DEALER WIRED A SEPARATE BUTTON FOR THE CONTACT TO PUSH IN ORDER TO ACT...

Feb 4, 2008 Electrical System Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY TRACER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN CONTINUES TO FAIL. THE HORN HAS BEEN REPLACED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. FOR THE MOST RECENT REPLACEMENT, THE WIRING CONNECTED TO THE AIR BAG BURNED. THE DEALER WIRED A SEPARATE BUTTON FOR THE CONTACT TO PUSH IN ORDER TO ACT...

May 10, 2006 Suspension

BROKEN REAR SPRINGS. *NM

May 10, 2006 Suspension

BROKEN REAR SPRINGS. *NM

Sep 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, DUE TO MELTING FROM EXCESS HEAT. *JB

Sep 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS, DUE TO MELTING FROM EXCESS HEAT. *JB

Jan 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting 92,214 mi

THE FRONT PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS ARE DETERIORATING, CONDITIONS ARE CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. BOTH LENS WAS REPLACED AND REPAIRED BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *NM...THE TWO HEADLIGHT LENS BECAME YELLOW AND DISCOLORED. THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIB...

Jan 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting 92,214 mi

THE FRONT PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS ARE DETERIORATING, CONDITIONS ARE CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. BOTH LENS WAS REPLACED AND REPAIRED BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *NM...THE TWO HEADLIGHT LENS BECAME YELLOW AND DISCOLORED. THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIB...

Dec 29, 2004 Electrical System

THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START IT .THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP FOR AN INSPECTION AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT A NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS NEEDED. *JB

Dec 29, 2004 Electrical System

THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START IT .THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP FOR AN INSPECTION AND RESULTS SHOWED THAT A NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS NEEDED. *JB

Mar 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE, AND ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE, AND ENGINE MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Parking Brake

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Air Bags

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Parking Brake

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Power Train

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jul 23, 2003 Air Bags

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER USED CAR ON 04/2000, LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 8 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK SAT IN THE CAR AND SAID THAT ...

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. (THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD BE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAS ALMOST HAD ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS. *SLC *SCC

Jun 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. (THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD BE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAS ALMOST HAD ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS. *SLC *SCC

Jun 11, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. (THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD BE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAS ALMOST HAD ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS. *SLC *SCC

Jun 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. (THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WOULD BE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAS ALMOST HAD ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS. *SLC *SCC

May 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40-45 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A REAR END COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 31, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40-45 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A REAR END COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 28, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRICAL HEADLAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WAS REPLACED, DUE TO EXCESS HEAT.*JB

May 28, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE ELECTRICAL HEADLAMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WAS REPLACED, DUE TO EXCESS HEAT.*JB

Oct 5, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A TIRE COMPANY, AND LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT HE PUT VEHICLE ON RACK, AND NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SEPARATING ON SIDEWALL. KELLY, SPRINGFIELD, P17565R14. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A TIRE COMPANY, AND LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT HE PUT VEHICLE ON RACK, AND NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SEPARATING ON SIDEWALL. KELLY, SPRINGFIELD, P17565R14. *AK

Jun 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE PARKING IN PARKING LOT. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DURING ACCIDENT WHEN CONSUMERS ELBOW HIT THE SEAT BELT IT BECAME UNLATCHED. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Parking Brake

THE LEFT REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE PROTECTIVE COVER RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSIN NOISE. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Visibility

THE DRIVERS WINDOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO WORK THE SWITCH. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE PERFORMS ERRATICALLY/NEVER HOLDS A STEADY READING. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE PARKING IN PARKING LOT. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

DURING ACCIDENT WHEN CONSUMERS ELBOW HIT THE SEAT BELT IT BECAME UNLATCHED. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Parking Brake

THE LEFT REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE PROTECTIVE COVER RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSIN NOISE. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Visibility

THE DRIVERS WINDOW WORKS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING CONSUMER TO WORK THE SWITCH. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE PERFORMS ERRATICALLY/NEVER HOLDS A STEADY READING. NLM

Feb 5, 2000 Suspension Crash Fire

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER BRAND NEW ON 03-09-99, 6 MONTHS LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER PETE SOLIC NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK THE 3RD T...

Feb 5, 2000 Suspension Crash Fire

WE BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY TRACER BRAND NEW ON 03-09-99, 6 MONTHS LATER THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING BADLY, THIS VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THRU OUT THE CAR. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES. THE SERVICE MANAGER PETE SOLIC NOW SAYS THAT THIS VIBRATION IS NORMAL. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK THE 3RD T...

Jan 7, 2000 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS SOLD NEW, HOWEVER WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND WRECKED, THE AIR BAG SENSORS WERE MISSING FROM PREVIOUS ACCIDENT (SOLD FRAUDULENTLY). *MJS

Jan 7, 2000 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS SOLD NEW, HOWEVER WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND WRECKED, THE AIR BAG SENSORS WERE MISSING FROM PREVIOUS ACCIDENT (SOLD FRAUDULENTLY). *MJS

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train Crash

PARKED INTO A PARKING LOT TRYING TO PUT IN REVERSE AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR RIGHT AWAY WHEN IT DID GO IN REVERSE IT JERKED AND AS A RESULT HIT A WALL. COULN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGINITION WHEN IN PARKED.

Nov 17, 1999 Electrical System Crash

PARKED INTO A PARKING LOT TRYING TO PUT IN REVERSE AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR RIGHT AWAY WHEN IT DID GO IN REVERSE IT JERKED AND AS A RESULT HIT A WALL. COULN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGINITION WHEN IN PARKED.

Nov 17, 1999 Power Train Crash

PARKED INTO A PARKING LOT TRYING TO PUT IN REVERSE AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR RIGHT AWAY WHEN IT DID GO IN REVERSE IT JERKED AND AS A RESULT HIT A WALL. COULN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGINITION WHEN IN PARKED.

Nov 17, 1999 Electrical System Crash

PARKED INTO A PARKING LOT TRYING TO PUT IN REVERSE AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR RIGHT AWAY WHEN IT DID GO IN REVERSE IT JERKED AND AS A RESULT HIT A WALL. COULN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGINITION WHEN IN PARKED.

Oct 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP UNDER LIGHT BRAKING CONDITIONS. THIS HAPPENED ON THE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AND WET PAVEMENT. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP UNDER LIGHT BRAKING CONDITIONS. THIS HAPPENED ON THE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY AND WET PAVEMENT. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. MJS

Jul 7, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK