Steering Related Problems of the 1996 Mercury Tracer

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1996 Mercury Tracer.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercury Tracer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems
1
Power Steering Pump problems
1

Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem #1

While driving driving 55 mph consumer lost control and went into a ditch. Air bags did deploy and explode. Contact dealer, and dealer has not responded. Consumer also stated that seat belt came loose.

Power Steering Pump problem #2

Power steering pump makes noise when turning.


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