Starter Problems of Mercury Tracer

Mercury Tracer owners have reported 3 problems related to starter (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Starter problem of the 1998 Mercury Tracer

Failure Date: 12/11/2004

On December 11, 2004 I was out shopping and I got in the car and it would not start I left it sit there over night and went back the next day and it started. I have had 3 machanicks look at it and none of them know why it did it.

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2 Starter problem of the 1999 Mercury Tracer

Failure Date: 07/09/1999

Starter motor failed causing vehicle not to start. Nlm.

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3 Starter problem of the 1998 Mercury Tracer

Failure Date: 12/28/1998

Had parked vehicle. Noticed vehicle making noises prior to being parked. Dashboard panel lights came on. Lifted hood & got flashlight. Returned & vehicle was engulfed in flames around the starter & dashboard area. Put flames out w/fire extinguisher. Vehicle towed to dealer. Informed fire was near rubber boot. What caused fire not found.


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