1998 Mercury Tracer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
112 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Mercury Tracer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 112
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- 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 se…04V09 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 12, 2004
- 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 evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi or zetec engine only. *tt031515 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- 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.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- 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. *tt0291 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 13, 2002
- 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. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt14993 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt00E11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt00E11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Vehicles may experience inoperative or incorrect a/c operation after replacing the ccrm. *jb14379 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur. *mjs0069 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 20, 2000
- Subject concerning the idle-vibration- 2.0l and zetec engines- service tip. *mjs0059 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2000
- 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.8316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Engineering is investigating concerns with vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes po705, po708 or p1705 (transmission range sensor).9912701 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 6, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt13494 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- 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…7369 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Sublect regarding the valve body on some vehicles was revised to eliminate the oil pipe. *tt99-3370 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 1999
- 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. *tt13296 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- 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. *tt7235 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emission) in memory. *tt7131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- 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. *tt13421 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Concerns with paint stains on the hood which may be caused by windshield washer solvent leaking from the windshield washer jets while driving. *tt983162 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 22, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt99195 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator lamp light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 in memory. *tt13249 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs13214 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs7076 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Concerns with a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744. *tt6934 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or mil on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor. *tt6932 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744. *tt13162 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission ranger sensor (trs). *tt13160 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Concerns with lack of heat / thermostat contamination. *tt13107 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi engine may exhbit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt996877 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exibit icp (radio) concerns of noises coming from the tape deck. *tt6503 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- 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. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Brief information regarding transmission fluid. *tt12834 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Experiencing tape deck noise. *tt12892 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection). *tt12846 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Brief information regarding transmission fluid appearance. *tt6416 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Exhibiting a clicking noise heard while applying the brakes after changing vehicle direction on some vehicles. *tt99810 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 3, 1999
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt5963 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1999
- This bulletin addresses concerns with the transmission range sensor. *tt12701 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt12597 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor (tr). *tt12594 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Complaints that fuel fill nozzle clicks off or difficulty adding fuel. *tt12547 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt98203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 1999
- 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 t…982517 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 21, 1998
- 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, de…98259 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- 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. *tt12295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Subject regarding the ngs fuel economy test. *tt12294 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a click sound when apply the brakes while chaning directions. Engineering is investigating this concern. *tt12241 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- 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 r…12216 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine idle vibration concern while in gear and loaded (a/c on, headlights on, and / or rear defroster on). *tt12215 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Brief information stating that the ngs fuel economy test on some vehicles may not function properly. *tt5381 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a click sound when applying the brakes while changing direction. *tt5309 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information concerning vehicles experiencing an engine idle vibration while in gear and loaded (a/c on, headlights on, and / or rear defroster on). *tt5294 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information concerning click noise from front calipers during brake application. *tt5264 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Brief information concern idle vibration (typically in gear) felt thru the steering wheel and / or body. *tt5260 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs12174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- An erratic shift with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0712. *yc982113 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing " squeaking " and / or " rattling " noises may occur during different driving characteristics and from varying points on the vehicle. *yc982017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- A portion of foam tape at the windshield and instrument panel (i/p) may be sticking out on some vehicles. *yc98204 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc98203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 12, 1998
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. Ak981512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. *tt11769 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- The workshop manual reference to transmission fluid temperature sensor resistance is incorrect. This bulletin list the correct resistance. *tt11526 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit concerns created by water ingestion into the integrated relay control module (ircm). *tt11518 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak, most noticeable at cold ambient temperatures. *tt11502 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a custome concern of steady or intermittent miss with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 and p0304. *tt9811473 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Engineering is investigating vehicles which exhibit a pull to the right while driving condition. *tt983092 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
- 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.…982534 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak. *ak982471 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Difficulties removing key from ignition on some vehicles. *yc9861 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc9844 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Engineering is investigating automatic transmission oil leak conditions on some vehicles. *tt983091 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 26, 1998
- Exhibiting a "pulls to the right while driving" condition. *tt983092 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 25, 1998
- Conditions with carpet pulling out from underneath the left / right cowl side trim panel. *tt983103 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 24, 1998
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc9833 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc9831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- 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. *tt9811345 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent operation or inoperative interior dome lamp. *tt9819 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996