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Mercury Tracer 1998 Safety Reports and Reviews



Mercury Tracer 1998 Reviews



Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper Review #531653

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 1998.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER . caliper seals failed, causing fluid loss as well as brake failure. also, master cylinder failed..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Master Cylinder

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Master Cylinder Review #531653

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 1998.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER . caliper seals failed, causing fluid loss as well as brake failure. also, master cylinder failed..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly Review #533304

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . horn difficult to activate due to design..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CLEVELAND, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap

Mercury Tracer 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap Review #832495

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 1998.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP . when pumping fuel into the fuel tank, it does not enter the tank properly and backs up in the filler neck, which causes the fuel pump to shut off and fuel to spill from the tank. the vehicle has been at the dealer 3 times for this problem, dealer not able to correct the problem. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15PTWR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in PARSIPPANY, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Visibility Glass, Side/rear

Mercury Tracer 1998 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Review #543090

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . glass on vehicle is extremely difficult to see through in sunlight due to large area of glass and slant of glass (design), possible tinting would illiminate problem..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly Review #703829

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . i reported this problem twice to cortese. the horn will not sound unless you press really hard on the horn icon. cortese told me that they checked other tracers on the lot and quoting now "that's just the way they are". they said to quote "press really hard on the horn icon" i feel this is unsafe. if i need to warn an oncoming car in a potential accident situation i would be unable to do so. i feel there must be away for mercury to retro fit another horn somehow. cortese also said part of the problem was due to the airbag being just underneath the horn..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P9WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Electrical System Starter Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Electrical System Starter Assembly Review #836510

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 1998.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY . had parked vehicle. noticed vehicle making noises prior to being parked. dashboard panel lights came on. lifted hood & got flashlight. returned & vehicle was engulfed in flames around the starter & dashboard area. put flames out w/fire extinguisher. vehicle towed to dealer. informed fire was near rubber boot. what caused fire not found. *ak.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM53BUWW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CHILLICOTHE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Multiple Axle

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Multiple Axle Review #836864

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 19, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE . while driving vehicle started pulling to the right after several alignments had been done and set of tires had been replaced twice. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P3WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in JUPITER, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 28, 1997. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Review #838549

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION . when driving at any speed vehicle vibrates within the steering column and in the engine. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P0WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in BELLEVERNON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #547893

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . at 2,795 miles the engine was replaced. at 4,162 miles vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on two occasions. one incident resulted in hitting a light pole. *yc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P6WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in INKSTER, MI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #846831

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . driver's airbag didn't deploy at all while driving at 55 mph. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in DINWIDDIE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #846831

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . driver's airbag didn't deploy at all while driving at 55 mph. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in DINWIDDIE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #846831

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . driver's airbag didn't deploy at all while driving at 55 mph. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in DINWIDDIE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

Mercury Tracer 1998 Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Review #847915

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) . when turning or changing gears, the car makes a popping and rattling noise. dealer says something is wrong with the steering gear box. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in WINNFIELD, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #851463

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . consumer was driving 55mph and hit a tree, and the airbags didn't deploy at all. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in DINWIDDIE, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #851463

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . consumer was driving 55mph and hit a tree, and the airbags didn't deploy at all. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in DINWIDDIE, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #711215

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 07, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . temperature gauge never once read above normal, was traveling, heard a noise in engine, slowed down and vechicle shut down. i believe thermostat may be defective, there was also damage to the cylinder head. something is wrong with the engine cooling system when something like this happens because it was full of coolant and oil was full and had just been changed. i have alway had all maintanance done on time, this shouldn't happen at 45,000 miles on any vehicle. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P0WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in ROSANKY, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Review #711215

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 07, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . temperature gauge never once read above normal, was traveling, heard a noise in engine, slowed down and vechicle shut down. i believe thermostat may be defective, there was also damage to the cylinder head. something is wrong with the engine cooling system when something like this happens because it was full of coolant and oil was full and had just been changed. i have alway had all maintanance done on time, this shouldn't happen at 45,000 miles on any vehicle. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P0WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in ROSANKY, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #711215

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 07, 1999.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . temperature gauge never once read above normal, was traveling, heard a noise in engine, slowed down and vechicle shut down. i believe thermostat may be defective, there was also damage to the cylinder head. something is wrong with the engine cooling system when something like this happens because it was full of coolant and oil was full and had just been changed. i have alway had all maintanance done on time, this shouldn't happen at 45,000 miles on any vehicle. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P0WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in ROSANKY, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #863855

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. *ak *ml.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P7WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TACOMA, WA. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 28, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front Control Arm

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front Control Arm Review #866265

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . ball joints without oiling grease zerk fittings which caused the ball joints to crack/break due to lack of lubrication. dealer notified. *ak the rubber boots around the ball joints are deflated with no zerks to insert grease. *yh.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13PXWW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in WEST COLUMBIA, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:RWD. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #554484

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . engine stalls at slow speeds and while taking corners with the clutch engaged. nlm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13PBWW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in COLUSA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 19, 1998. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Structure Body

Mercury Tracer 1998 Structure Body Review #557610

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . sunvisor is designed too short and does not block the sun sufficiently. *mjs.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P7UU. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in FALL RIVER, MA. Vehicle was purchased on July 14, 1999. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Review #741050

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . many times car in shop for squealing steering wheel noise when turning a far right, rattling noise, grinding noise from engine, rallting noise from driver's side door jam, gas-pil/exhaust smell coming thru when ac/defrost on, brakes squealing even after new brake pads, many times i was told that something maybe coming loose that i would have to wait until it breaks before they can fix it. just recently as of 2-6-01 ford factory guy told me i was imagining things. he along with the service manager told me that there isn't a problem, and will have to wait until it breaks before they can fix. warranty expires april 6, 2001. i can't afford to wait until something breaks, this is my only means of transportation. sometimes the rattling noise isn't constant, or very loud, but sometimes it is. i don't know what they are doing that they can't hear it. maybe being around engines all the time it has affected their hearing. i do know that i am not imagining things. just yesterday the steering wheel locked while in park, it took me several minutes trying to move to the steering wheel so that i could turn the key in the ignition. this isn't constant but occasionally, it does happen however. during our summer, with triple digit heat and heat index, key in ignition got so hot that i burnt my hand, there was also a burning rubber smell. no dealer/repair shops were open on a saturday, the one place i attempted to take the car too (ford's quality control shop) told me that since its under warranty, & the dealership has been working on it to take it back there. which i did a couple of days later, of course the temperature outside was alot cooler, so they told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. just recently i noticed differences in the transmission. car not always moving when press on gas pedal, sometimes a jerking motion when shift from park into reverse. a cracking sound front driverside tire, i made a hard left turn to get out of parking spot. ford dispute board contacted.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P0WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #741050

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . many times car in shop for squealing steering wheel noise when turning a far right, rattling noise, grinding noise from engine, rallting noise from driver's side door jam, gas-pil/exhaust smell coming thru when ac/defrost on, brakes squealing even after new brake pads, many times i was told that something maybe coming loose that i would have to wait until it breaks before they can fix it. just recently as of 2-6-01 ford factory guy told me i was imagining things. he along with the service manager told me that there isn't a problem, and will have to wait until it breaks before they can fix. warranty expires april 6, 2001. i can't afford to wait until something breaks, this is my only means of transportation. sometimes the rattling noise isn't constant, or very loud, but sometimes it is. i don't know what they are doing that they can't hear it. maybe being around engines all the time it has affected their hearing. i do know that i am not imagining things. just yesterday the steering wheel locked while in park, it took me several minutes trying to move to the steering wheel so that i could turn the key in the ignition. this isn't constant but occasionally, it does happen however. during our summer, with triple digit heat and heat index, key in ignition got so hot that i burnt my hand, there was also a burning rubber smell. no dealer/repair shops were open on a saturday, the one place i attempted to take the car too (ford's quality control shop) told me that since its under warranty, & the dealership has been working on it to take it back there. which i did a couple of days later, of course the temperature outside was alot cooler, so they told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. just recently i noticed differences in the transmission. car not always moving when press on gas pedal, sometimes a jerking motion when shift from park into reverse. a cracking sound front driverside tire, i made a hard left turn to get out of parking spot. ford dispute board contacted.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P0WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc

Mercury Tracer 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Review #741050

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC . many times car in shop for squealing steering wheel noise when turning a far right, rattling noise, grinding noise from engine, rallting noise from driver's side door jam, gas-pil/exhaust smell coming thru when ac/defrost on, brakes squealing even after new brake pads, many times i was told that something maybe coming loose that i would have to wait until it breaks before they can fix it. just recently as of 2-6-01 ford factory guy told me i was imagining things. he along with the service manager told me that there isn't a problem, and will have to wait until it breaks before they can fix. warranty expires april 6, 2001. i can't afford to wait until something breaks, this is my only means of transportation. sometimes the rattling noise isn't constant, or very loud, but sometimes it is. i don't know what they are doing that they can't hear it. maybe being around engines all the time it has affected their hearing. i do know that i am not imagining things. just yesterday the steering wheel locked while in park, it took me several minutes trying to move to the steering wheel so that i could turn the key in the ignition. this isn't constant but occasionally, it does happen however. during our summer, with triple digit heat and heat index, key in ignition got so hot that i burnt my hand, there was also a burning rubber smell. no dealer/repair shops were open on a saturday, the one place i attempted to take the car too (ford's quality control shop) told me that since its under warranty, & the dealership has been working on it to take it back there. which i did a couple of days later, of course the temperature outside was alot cooler, so they told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. just recently i noticed differences in the transmission. car not always moving when press on gas pedal, sometimes a jerking motion when shift from park into reverse. a cracking sound front driverside tire, i made a hard left turn to get out of parking spot. ford dispute board contacted.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P0WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Structure Body Hood

Mercury Tracer 1998 Structure Body Hood Review #741050

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD . many times car in shop for squealing steering wheel noise when turning a far right, rattling noise, grinding noise from engine, rallting noise from driver's side door jam, gas-pil/exhaust smell coming thru when ac/defrost on, brakes squealing even after new brake pads, many times i was told that something maybe coming loose that i would have to wait until it breaks before they can fix it. just recently as of 2-6-01 ford factory guy told me i was imagining things. he along with the service manager told me that there isn't a problem, and will have to wait until it breaks before they can fix. warranty expires april 6, 2001. i can't afford to wait until something breaks, this is my only means of transportation. sometimes the rattling noise isn't constant, or very loud, but sometimes it is. i don't know what they are doing that they can't hear it. maybe being around engines all the time it has affected their hearing. i do know that i am not imagining things. just yesterday the steering wheel locked while in park, it took me several minutes trying to move to the steering wheel so that i could turn the key in the ignition. this isn't constant but occasionally, it does happen however. during our summer, with triple digit heat and heat index, key in ignition got so hot that i burnt my hand, there was also a burning rubber smell. no dealer/repair shops were open on a saturday, the one place i attempted to take the car too (ford's quality control shop) told me that since its under warranty, & the dealership has been working on it to take it back there. which i did a couple of days later, of course the temperature outside was alot cooler, so they told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. just recently i noticed differences in the transmission. car not always moving when press on gas pedal, sometimes a jerking motion when shift from park into reverse. a cracking sound front driverside tire, i made a hard left turn to get out of parking spot. ford dispute board contacted.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P0WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Steering Wheel And Handle Bar

Mercury Tracer 1998 Steering Wheel And Handle Bar Review #741050

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR . many times car in shop for squealing steering wheel noise when turning a far right, rattling noise, grinding noise from engine, rallting noise from driver's side door jam, gas-pil/exhaust smell coming thru when ac/defrost on, brakes squealing even after new brake pads, many times i was told that something maybe coming loose that i would have to wait until it breaks before they can fix it. just recently as of 2-6-01 ford factory guy told me i was imagining things. he along with the service manager told me that there isn't a problem, and will have to wait until it breaks before they can fix. warranty expires april 6, 2001. i can't afford to wait until something breaks, this is my only means of transportation. sometimes the rattling noise isn't constant, or very loud, but sometimes it is. i don't know what they are doing that they can't hear it. maybe being around engines all the time it has affected their hearing. i do know that i am not imagining things. just yesterday the steering wheel locked while in park, it took me several minutes trying to move to the steering wheel so that i could turn the key in the ignition. this isn't constant but occasionally, it does happen however. during our summer, with triple digit heat and heat index, key in ignition got so hot that i burnt my hand, there was also a burning rubber smell. no dealer/repair shops were open on a saturday, the one place i attempted to take the car too (ford's quality control shop) told me that since its under warranty, & the dealership has been working on it to take it back there. which i did a couple of days later, of course the temperature outside was alot cooler, so they told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. just recently i noticed differences in the transmission. car not always moving when press on gas pedal, sometimes a jerking motion when shift from park into reverse. a cracking sound front driverside tire, i made a hard left turn to get out of parking spot. ford dispute board contacted.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15P0WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Tires

Mercury Tracer 1998 Tires Review #882214

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with TIRES . tire size p18565r14, original equipment with 14,900 miles. consumer was driving approximately 55 mph on super highway with no shoulder when heard a thumping noise, consumer noticed left rear/outer, and top portion tire was completely shreaded, consumer was driving on rim before vehicle was able to come to a complete stop.*ak uniroyal tiger paw tire, p18565r14, dot ap7jjk7u188. *slc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P6WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 26, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #882341

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . oil dipstick kept 'popping' up and squirting oil on engine. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P7WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Structure Body

Mercury Tracer 1998 Structure Body Review #892976

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2000.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . a hole in firewall has caused exhaust fumes to escape into passenger compartment. *ak dealer told consumer to put a piece of tape over the hole to fix the problem, consumer states this is not an acceptable remedy, letter written by scott rogers, he is the driver of the vehicle. *slc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):21ME7M13P8W. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in BARNEGAT, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 2000. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 26 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Unknown Or Other

Mercury Tracer 1998 Unknown Or Other Review #898228

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . engine check light would come on and remain, had taken vehicle to dealer. mechanic either would replace or reset the sensors according to whatever code appears. *ak *slc .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM13PXW6. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in PALMYRA, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 01, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #898220

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission fails to shift properly into gears, this causes vehicle to jerk and shift hard into gears, sometimes would flutter when driving at 50-55mph.*ak consumer stated vehicle has been to numerous dealership for the same problem.*slc.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MELM13PXW6. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in PALMYRA, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

Mercury Tracer 1998 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Review #899135

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . intermittent loss of windshield wiper function, will work in medium/high mode. dealer/manufacturer were notified. *ak *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P7WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in READSBORO, VT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 21, 1997. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #785828

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . engine failed after complete tuneup. *yh.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in EMPIRE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #8002944

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 25, 2002.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . vehicle was involved in a 20-25 mph frontal collision in which the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.*ak *slc.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs Review #757655

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS . broken rear coil springs at very low mileage,could have caused tire blowouts,serious accident.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MELM15P7WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in NEWTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs Review #757656

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS . broken rear coil springs at very low mileage, could have caused blowouts, serious accident. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MELM15P7WR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in NEWTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 1998. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

Mercury Tracer 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Review #8004888

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2002.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while stopping at spot light and without any indication vehicle surged while brakes were depressed. dealer was contacted.*ak consumer took vehicle to have the computer and transmission functions checked. transmission was serviced and adjustments were made. *jg .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MESM13PWW6. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on May 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #8004888

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2002.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . while stopping at spot light and without any indication vehicle surged while brakes were depressed. dealer was contacted.*ak consumer took vehicle to have the computer and transmission functions checked. transmission was serviced and adjustments were made. *jg .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MESM13PWW6. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on May 01, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front Review #562470

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . consumer stated that first time 2 new tires were needed at 19,022 miles, mechanic said no problem with rear suspension, problem due to lack of rotation, second time 4 new tires were needed at 26,851 miles mechanic said problem with struts and coils for excessive tire wear. repeated complaints to ford dealer ignored. *yd .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15PXWR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in SCHAGHTICOKE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 09, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #785828

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . engine failed after complete tuneup. *yh .Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in EMPIRE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front Review #562470

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . consumer stated that first time 2 new tires were needed at 19,022 miles, mechanic said no problem with rear suspension, problem due to lack of rotation, second time 4 new tires were needed at 26,851 miles mechanic said problem with struts and coils for excessive tire wear. repeated complaints to ford dealer ignored. *yd .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3MEFM15PXWR. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in SCHAGHTICOKE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 09, 1999. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Review #785825

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2001.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . engine failed after complete tuneup. *yh .Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in EMPIRE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly Review #10008969

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2003.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . the horn started blowing on its on.*jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P8WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in DECATUR, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Review #10038293

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2003.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . consumer complained about having problems with a right tie rod and a right coil spring. he had taken vehicle to a repair shop and was told by a mechanic what was wrong with the vehicle. vehicle was real dangerous to be driven. manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. dealer was contacted and replaced the damaged parts with the warranty. vehicle had less than 30000 miles. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CHILLICOTHE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Review #10038293

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2003.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY . consumer complained about having problems with a right tie rod and a right coil spring. he had taken vehicle to a repair shop and was told by a mechanic what was wrong with the vehicle. vehicle was real dangerous to be driven. manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. dealer was contacted and replaced the damaged parts with the warranty. vehicle had less than 30000 miles. *ak.Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CHILLICOTHE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs Coil Springs

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs Coil Springs Review #10040296

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on .MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . during a vehicle inspection rear coil springs broke and were replaced. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P4WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in OSWEGO, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs Coil Springs Review #10058486

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2004.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . the rear coil springs broke on my 1998 mercury tracer. when seeking a repair, i understand that this is a well documented problem with ford/mercury models of this size (escort/tracer/tempo). with rear springs broken, one can observe the rear tires of a car with these springs broken come off the road. with ford well aware of this design flaw in these autos, there ought to be a recall of these vehicles. i have only 47,700 miles on this car; i have now replaced a busted crankshaft pulley and the resistor associated with circulation system which could have started a fire. all of these problems are well documented and ford should address these flaws..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 26, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Review #10058486

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2004.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . the rear coil springs broke on my 1998 mercury tracer. when seeking a repair, i understand that this is a well documented problem with ford/mercury models of this size (escort/tracer/tempo). with rear springs broken, one can observe the rear tires of a car with these springs broken come off the road. with ford well aware of this design flaw in these autos, there ought to be a recall of these vehicles. i have only 47,700 miles on this car; i have now replaced a busted crankshaft pulley and the resistor associated with circulation system which could have started a fire. all of these problems are well documented and ford should address these flaws..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 26, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Mercury Tracer 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10058486

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2004.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . the rear coil springs broke on my 1998 mercury tracer. when seeking a repair, i understand that this is a well documented problem with ford/mercury models of this size (escort/tracer/tempo). with rear springs broken, one can observe the rear tires of a car with these springs broken come off the road. with ford well aware of this design flaw in these autos, there ought to be a recall of these vehicles. i have only 47,700 miles on this car; i have now replaced a busted crankshaft pulley and the resistor associated with circulation system which could have started a fire. all of these problems are well documented and ford should address these flaws..Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 26, 2001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Unknown Or Other

Mercury Tracer 1998 Unknown Or Other Review #10068951

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2002.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . hole in my block with oil leak and valve gaskets so bad i turned the car in..Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P2WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Communications Horn Assembly Review #10102929

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 08, 2004.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . while driving the horn started blowing and i had to take the fues out to stop it. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P7WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in PRINCETON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 18, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DOMINAT .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Electrical System Starter Assembly

Mercury Tracer 1998 Electrical System Starter Assembly Review #10102930

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2004.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY . on december 11, 2004 i was out shopping and i got in the car and it would not start i left it sit there over night and went back the next day and it started. i have had 3 machanicks look at it and none of them know why it did it.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P7WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in PRINCETON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 18, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DOMINAT .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal

Mercury Tracer 1998 Air Bags Frontal Review #10113740

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2005.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . while driving 70 mph the consumer lost control of her 1998 mercury tracer and collided head on into a guardrail. neither of the frontal air bags deployed. *nm the entire front end was smashed into the engine. *sc *jb.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P0WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in WARSAW, MO. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 2003. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BREASHERS AUTO SALES . DEALER'S CITY: WARSAW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 65355 .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Springs Review #10124980

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2004.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS . rear coil spring fractured, without provocation, in my 1998 mercury tracer sedan. after speaking to 3 different independent shops and 2 different ford service departments, it was absolutely clear that ford/mercury has a known material defect that they have chosen to ignore. everyone concedes that these springs are failing at absurd rates but fomo co policy is to deny everything (despite what their own service technicians are admitting) catastrophic failures while driving frequently result in tire blowouts... this problem occurs throughout the taurus/sable, escort/tracer, and topaz/contour car lines... i still have the shattered spring in my possession, fomoco expressed zero interest when i contacted them....0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P4WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in NORWICH, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercury Tracer 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock

Mercury Tracer 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock Review #10129354

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2005.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK . dt : trunk latch was faulty. truck latch had a sensor in it that will cause the vehicle not to run. the part they replaced was called a trunk latch. it will cause the engine to decelerate while driving down the highway. the trunk lid was closed but the sensor inside of it was faulty because it caused the engine to fail even though the lid was closed. the sensor has been replaced twice.*ak *nm.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P2WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CAMPHILL, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 01, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CENTRAL LINCOLN MERCURY .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear

Mercury Tracer 1998 Suspension Rear Review #10144120

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2005.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . dt: the contact took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance, and the dealer discovered the rear passenger strut broke. inside the strut was a piece of rubber. no repairs have been made. *ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13PXWW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CARSONVILLE, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: YALE FORD MERCURY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 810-387-3274 . DEALER'S CITY: YALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48097 .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Mercury Tracer 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10190503

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2007.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . while i am on the foot brake slowing down, car suddenly revs, shifts into gear and accelerates. i am unable to hold back the vehicle even when pushing as hard as i can on the brake pedal. i have to knock the shift lever into neutral to stop.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132482 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM13P4WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in TOMS RIVER, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 15, 1999. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercury Tracer 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercury Tracer 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DOWNS FORD .

Mercury Tracer 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

Mercury Tracer 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10311877

MERCURY TRACER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2010.MERCURY TRACER 1998, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . speeds up on its own when driving and when stopped at lights. occurs every time i drive it. most of all in the winter time. tried to repaired it at station but was unable to do so. *tr.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1MEFM10P7WW. Mercury Tracer 1998 problem was reported in CONCORD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.


Mercury Tracer 1998 Systems


Air Bags Frontal 8 Review(s)

Communications Horn Assembly 4 Review(s)

Electrical System Starter Assembly 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline 6 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap 1 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock 1 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 3 Review(s)

Power Train Driveline Driveshaft 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Caliper 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Master Cylinder 1 Review(s)

Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) 1 Review(s)

Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly 1 Review(s)

Steering Wheel And Handle Bar 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 2 Review(s)

Structure Body Hood 1 Review(s)

Suspension 1 Review(s)

Suspension Front 2 Review(s)

Suspension Front Control Arm 1 Review(s)

Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs 1 Review(s)

Suspension Multiple Axle 1 Review(s)

Suspension Rear 1 Review(s)

Suspension Rear Springs 3 Review(s)

Suspension Rear Springs Coil Springs 2 Review(s)

Tires 1 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 2 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 2 Review(s)

Visibility Glass, Side/rear 1 Review(s)

Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer 1 Review(s)



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