Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 Mercury Tracer

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Mercury Tracer. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercury Tracer


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1999 Mercury Tracer

The Ignition Switch problem

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.   Read details...

The Battery problem

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.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

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.   Read details...


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