NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated Pulleys Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Mercury Tracer engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Mercury Tracer Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 012004

Tracer 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

RPM's lower and stall car-took to shop in 2004 told plug/wire misfire and vacuum leak. Paid almost $200. One week later started again. Car vibrates badly when brake applied, both back springs have given out, crankshaft/pulley wobbles badly, has snapped serpentine belt, replaced belt tensioner and belt, snapped again one month later, replaced belt again, but has only been two months. Car sways in lane due to bad back springs. Car makes vibrating noise under hood when parked at an idle. Tie rod replaced two times. This car has less than 70,000 miles on it and all problems, including a blown radiator, and unexplained wear on brakes all started at about 40,000 miles. This car has been one problem after another. I also have a problem with the seatbelts locking too tightly for no reason. I would also like to add that I am the 2nd owner of this car; however, the 1st owner was an older family member that drove to and from work.

- Washington, MI, USA

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