1996 Mercury Tracer technical service bulletins
83 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1996 Mercury Tracer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting...
- Subject pertaining to revised door latch switch service procedure
- This bulletin provides revised passive restraint system information contained in the workshop manual and...
- Subject regarding passive restraint system service information
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes...
- Concerns with paint stains on the hood which may be caused by windshield washer solvent leaking from the...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Brief information on passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems
- Engineering is reviewing passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems in certain vehicles
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start condition occurring when the engine block heater is plugged in...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Brief information stating that the ngs fuel economy test on some vehicles may not function properly
- Subject regarding the ngs fuel economy test
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on, stall at tip-in from idle, engine hesitation,...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
- A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking
- The front brakes may have a persistent squeal during braking at speeds below 56 km/h (35 mph)
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight delay from park-to-reverse and park-to-drive after being parked for a...
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Brakes- front brake "squeal" below 56 km/h (35 mph)- vehicle with 14 inch wheels
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Front brake squeal/noise during light brake applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit
- Front brake squeal/noise during light brakie applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit
- MIL light on with dtc's P0443 and P1443
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,...
- Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots
- Noise - rumbling noise from roof area - vehicles equipped with roof rack
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component
- MIL light on with dtc's P0443 and P1443
- Diagnostic instructions for servicing evaporative emission purge flow system
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (IAC) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall -...
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Wave spring located under the forward one-way clutch in no longer one piece
- For concerns of stalling, reflash PCM w/ 1996 calibration (R11 level)
- 2.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator,...
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones
- Some vehicles built afer 1/25/95 may exhibit an intermittent horn operation while functioning at various...
- It will be necessary to install fuse #7 in fuse panel at predelivery
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
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