Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Mercury Tracer. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine failure (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems |
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 Read details...
Engine failed after complete tuneup. Read details...
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 Read details...