Common questions

What did the Mercury Tracer do in 1993?

What did the Mercury Tracer do in 1993?

For 1993, the changes focused on the chassis which added bigger front stabilizer bars. Sedan types were accessorized with one piece rear spoiler together with high-mount stoplight. For 1994, the optional driver side airbags became standard to comply with the federal safety standards.

When to replace timing belt on Mercury Tracer?

You can still drive your Mercury Tracer for a few days or weeks and not experience any problem, but you shouldn’t delay timing belt replacement for like a couple of months as it can suddenly break or give up in the middle of your drive. Check your manual for the manufacturer’s recommended timing belt replacement and interval.

What kind of engine does a Mercury Tracer have?

Base Tracers made use of the1.9-liter 4-cylinder engine with the ability to produce 88 horsepower while the LTS comes with a 1.8-liter four cylinder power train equipped with a dual overhead cam. Any of the five speed manual and four-speed automatic can be used for both power sources.

Where to find the TDC mark on a timing belt?

(2b) The flywheel pulley TDC mark is accessible through a hole in the bellhousing. (2c) The camshaft TDC is easy to find — especially if you add white paint as we did. We cannot stress this enough: Be careful!

Is the timing belt still working on a 1995 Mercury Tracer?

Tracers for 1995 come with new instrument panel and passenger side airbag. My Tracer already has 105,000 miles on it. My manual says it’s time for a timing belt replacement, but it seems like the stock belt is still working fine—I haven’t experienced belt-related problems at all.

What are the weak points of a Mercury Tracer?

For Mercury Tracer parts, possible weak points that can be experienced later are screeching blower motor due to defective brush holders, brake noise caused by the uneven surfaces on the sleeves of the front brake caliper, engine knock as end result of the carbon buildup on the pistons and difficulty in starting due to a sticking control valve.

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Ruth Doyle