Mercury Tracer owners have reported 3 problems related to starter (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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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Starter motor failed causing vehicle not to start. Nlm.
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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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Module problems |