Mercury Tracer owners have reported 9 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
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. Read details...
Steering system makes noise in the front end. Read details...
Power steering pump makes noise when turning. Read details...
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. Read details...