- The problem
- Certain trw driver's side seat belts manufactured on december 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 ford escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, ford's p/n f7cz54611b09aac. The seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, Seat belt assemblies.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Trw will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2004.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Mercury Tracer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Mercury Tracer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2004 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Tracer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Mercury Tracer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2002 Mercury Tracer yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mercury Tracer: every year compared
All Tracer years2002 Mercury Tracer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Tracer | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 457 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Mercury Mountaineer | 389 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Mercury Cougar | 111 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 106 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 35 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Mercury Mystique | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Mercury Tracer
Does the 2002 Mercury Tracer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Mercury Tracer: front (July 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Mercury Tracer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Mercury Tracer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mercury Tracer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mercury Tracer years have the most complaints?
1997 (145), 1995 (100), 1994 (70). See every Mercury Tracer year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Mercury Tracer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data