Mercury Tracer owners have reported 2 problems related to rear suspension leaf spring (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Heard for quite a while a "cracking noise" in the rear, especially when breaking, but also during sharp turns. Garage looked at it at 60k miles and reported both rear springs broken. According to garage a common problem with escort/tracer. Received advice not to drive the car, parts were ordered, which took 2 weeks. According to a dealer "there is a shortage in springs, due to high demand".
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Rear coil springs rusted out and are broken prematurely, requiring replacement, unsafe to drive.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Rear Suspension Springs problems | |
| Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Multiple Axle Suspension problems |