Mercury Tracer 1998
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 Mercury Tracer, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company, Mexico.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 3ME | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 22 - 24 MPG | 31 - 34 MPG | 317.39 - 355.48 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Tracer Wagon -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
- The 1998 Mercury Tracer has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 22 - 24 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 31 - 34 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 Mercury Tracer?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 Mercury Tracer can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 Mercury Tracer?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 Mercury Tracer is $2150.
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Where is the 1998 Mercury Tracer produced?
- The 1998 Mercury Tracer is produced in Wayne Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1998 Mercury Tracer?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1998 Mercury Tracer, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1998 Mercury Tracer have?
- The 1998 Mercury Tracer has 110 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tracer
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.9004 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 31 Vehicle record id 14229 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Tracer Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 87 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 28.1428 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 43.4723 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tracer
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Transmission Manual 5-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 34 Vehicle record id 14230 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Tracer Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 87 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.3083 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 48.2378 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tracer Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.9004 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 31 Vehicle record id 14419 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 26 Model name (carline) Tracer Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 94 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 28.1428 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 43.4723 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Tracer Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Transmission Manual 5-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 34 Vehicle record id 14420 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 26 Model name (carline) Tracer Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 94 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.3083 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 48.2378 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 042107 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- 04217 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
- 02208 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
- 04V09 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Trw vehicle safety systems, inc. Is recalling certain service replacement seatbelt retractors (driver's side front retractor in gray) manufactured in december 2002 and sold as a service replacement part between december 2002 and july 2004.
- 02176 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- 03203 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or P1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc P0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt
- 03181 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- 03148 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- 031515 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi or zetec engine only. *tt
- 0398 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0457. *tt
- 13296 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine, with manual or automatic transmission, may exhibit an rpm fluctuation (idle rolll) or possible stall at idle. *tt
- 12834 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Brief information regarding transmission fluid. *tt
- 13162 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code P1744. *tt
- 13160 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission ranger sensor (trs). *tt
- 13107 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: Concerns with lack of heat / thermostat contamination. *tt
- 5963 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt
- 7235 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine with manual or automatic transmission may exhibit an rpm fluctuation (idle roll) or possible stall at idle. *tt
- 7131 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code P0455 (evaporative emission) in memory. *tt
- 13249 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator lamp light on and diagnostic trouble code P0455 in memory. *tt
- 13214 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs
- 7076 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs
- 6934 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code P1744. *tt
- 6932 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or mil on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor. *tt
- 99234 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes P0442 and P0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt
- 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- 99195 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt
- 99194 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
- 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- 0291 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0300 through P0304 stored. *tt
- 01246 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
- 0214 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
- 01181 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH: Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 01157 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- 01156 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- 14993 - SUSPENSION:REAR: Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt
- 00E11 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
- 14379 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Vehicles may experience inoperative or incorrect a/c operation after replacing the ccrm. *jb
- 00E11 - EQUIPMENT: Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
- 12295 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on, stall at tip-in from idle, engine hesitation, and / or surge caused by the mass air flow (maf) sensor. *tt
- 12294 - EQUIPMENT: Subject regarding the ngs fuel economy test. *tt
- 12241 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles may exhibit a click sound when apply the brakes while chaning directions. Engineering is investigating this concern. *tt
- 12216 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: This bulletin mentions that for all vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt
- 12215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit an engine idle vibration concern while in gear and loaded (a/c on, headlights on, and / or rear defroster on). *tt
- 5381 - EQUIPMENT: Brief information stating that the ngs fuel economy test on some vehicles may not function properly. *tt
- 5309 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a click sound when applying the brakes while changing direction. *tt
- 5294 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information concerning vehicles experiencing an engine idle vibration while in gear and loaded (a/c on, headlights on, and / or rear defroster on). *tt
- 5264 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Information concerning click noise from front calipers during brake application. *tt
- 5260 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Brief information concern idle vibration (typically in gear) felt thru the steering wheel and / or body. *tt
- 5203 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt
- 11769 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. *tt
- 11526 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: The workshop manual reference to transmission fluid temperature sensor resistance is incorrect. This bulletin list the correct resistance. *tt
- 11518 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some vehicles may exhibit concerns created by water ingestion into the integrated relay control module (ircm). *tt
- 11502 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak, most noticeable at cold ambient temperatures. *tt
- 9811473 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit a custome concern of steady or intermittent miss with diagnostic trouble codes P0300 and P0304. *tt
- 12174 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
- 0059 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject concerning the idle-vibration- 2.0l and zetec engines- service tip. *mjs
- 0069 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur. *mjs
- 8316 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio.
- 0015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- 13494 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Some vehicles with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt
- 7369 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *t
- 6503 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Some vehicles may exibit icp (radio) concerns of noises coming from the tape deck. *tt
- 13421 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt
- 981512 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. Ak
- 9912701 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Engineering is investigating concerns with vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes po705, po708 or P1705 (transmission range sensor).
- 996877 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi engine may exhbit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt
- 99152 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- 99-3370 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Sublect regarding the valve body on some vehicles was revised to eliminate the oil pipe. *tt
- 9811345 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Engineering is investgating vehicles exhibiting a condition in which the ignition key is difficult to turn and / or difficult to remove the from the switch. *tt
- 983162 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Concerns with paint stains on the hood which may be caused by windshield washer solvent leaking from the windshield washer jets while driving. *tt
- 983103 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Conditions with carpet pulling out from underneath the left / right cowl side trim panel. *tt
- 983092 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Exhibiting a "pulls to the right while driving" condition. *tt
- 983091 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Engineering is investigating automatic transmission oil leak conditions on some vehicles. *tt
- 12701 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): This bulletin addresses concerns with the transmission range sensor. *tt
- 12892 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing tape deck noise. *tt
- 12846 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection). *tt
- 6416 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Brief information regarding transmission fluid appearance. *tt
- 99139 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
- 991210 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt
- 99129 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- 99111 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt
- 99816 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- 99-8-15 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
- 99810 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Exhibiting a clicking noise heard while applying the brakes after changing vehicle direction on some vehicles. *tt
- 9819 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent operation or inoperative interior dome lamp. *tt
- 9814 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt
- 12597 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt
- 12594 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor (tr). *tt
- 12547 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP: Complaints that fuel fill nozzle clicks off or difficulty adding fuel. *tt
- 9943 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
- 98203 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt
- 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- 982310 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
- 982017 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing " squeaking " and / or " rattling " noises may occur during different driving characteristics and from varying points on the vehicle. *yc
- 982010 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
- 98204 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: A portion of foam tape at the windshield and instrument panel (i/p) may be sticking out on some vehicles. *yc
- 98203 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc
- 982113 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: An erratic shift with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0712. *yc
- 982517 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Concerns with the rear hatch doesnt unlock when using the door panel switch and/or the alarm sounds inadvertently if the rear hatch door is unlocked using the " trunk " button on the key fob on some vehicles. *yc
- 98259 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, dealer prep and/or customer usage. *yc
- 983092 - SUSPENSION: Engineering is investigating vehicles which exhibit a pull to the right while driving condition. *tt
- 982534 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of steady or intermittent miss with dtcs P0300 and P0304. This may be caused by a spread electrical terminal in connectors at injector. Repair terminal/connector concern by using a small scre
- 982471 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak. *ak
- 9873 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- 9864 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- 9861 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH: Difficulties removing key from ignition on some vehicles. *yc
- 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- 9844 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc
- 985A5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc
- 9833 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc
- 9831 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc
- 962511 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
Air bag non-deployment investigation # DP01001
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
1 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| DisplacementCC | 2000.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 122.04748818946 |
| DisplacementL | 2.0 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 110 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | MERCURY |
| MakeID | 465 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacturer Id | 976 |
| Model | Tracer |
| ModelID | 6732 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | Mercury |
| NCSA Model | Tracer |
| Note | Body Code: FA |
| Other Engine Info | SPI: Split Port Induction - EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Plant City | WAYNE |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | GS |
| Trim | Trio |
| VIN | 1MEFM10P6WW606571 |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 1MEFM10P*WW |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20100217 |
Speeds up on its own when driving and when stopped at lights. Occurs every time i drive it. Most of all in the winter time. Tried to repaired it at station but was unable to do so. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20070509 |
While i am on the foot brake slowing down, car suddenly revs, shifts into gear and accelerates. I am unable to hold back the vehicle even when pushing as hard as i can on the brake pedal. I have to knock the shift lever into neutral to stop.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20051129 |
Dt: the contact took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance, and the dealer discovered the rear passenger strut broke. Inside the strut was a piece of rubber. No repairs have been made. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050614 |
Dt : trunk latch was faulty. Truck latch had a sensor in it that will cause the vehicle not to run. The part they replaced was called a trunk latch. It will cause the engine to decelerate while driving down the highway. The trunk lid was closed but the sensor inside of it was faulty because it caused the engine to fail even though the lid was closed. The sensor has been replaced twice.*ak *nm
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20050228 |
While driving 70 mph the consumer lost control of her 1998 mercury tracer and collided head on into a guardrail. Neither of the frontal air bags deployed. *nm the entire front end was smashed into the engine. *sc *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20041210 |
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.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20041207 |
While driving the horn started blowing and i had to take the fues out to stop it. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040929 |
Rear coil spring fractured, without provocation, in my 1998 mercury tracer sedan. After speaking to 3 different independent shops and 2 different ford service departments, it was absolutely clear that ford/mercury has a known material defect that they have chosen to ignore. Everyone concedes that these springs are failing at absurd rates but fomo co policy is to deny everything (despite what their own service technicians are admitting) catastrophic failures while driving frequently result in tire blowouts... This problem occurs throughout the taurus/sable, escort/tracer, and topaz/contour car lines... I still have the shattered spring in my possession, fomoco expressed zero interest when i contacted them...
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040215 |
The rear coil springs broke on my 1998 mercury tracer. When seeking a repair, i understand that this is a well documented problem with ford/mercury models of this size (escort/tracer/tempo). With rear springs broken, one can observe the rear tires of a car with these springs broken come off the road. With ford well aware of this design flaw in these autos, there ought to be a recall of these vehicles. I have only 47,700 miles on this car; i have now replaced a busted crankshaft pulley and the resistor associated with circulation system which could have started a fire. All of these problems are well documented and ford should address these flaws.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- B09AA [1] B09AA
- P0442 [3] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 [5] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0456 [2] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
- P0457 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
- P1442 [2] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance
- P1744 [2] Slip Solenoid System
- P0300 [3] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0304 [3] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
- P1705 [1] Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed to Neutral)
- P0712 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input
- P1856 [1] P1856
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1MEFM10P6WW606571 | 1998 | Tracer | WAYNE MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |