The RPM change affecting the light seems to indicate that it's the alternator. Perhaps it has a bad voltage regulator? Maybe it's not the right alternator for your car?
Needs new alternator.
If your 1997 Mercury Tracer has a battery light that blinks on and off while the car is running, it most likely means that the battery is not charging. This could be an issue with your alternator.
Remove the belt from your Mercury alternator. Remove the wiring harness from the alternator. Remove the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new alternator.
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150$ to 200$
the alternator will be on the end of the engine that has the drive belts or serpentine belts, alternators are belt driven.
I just bought an alternator for my 99 mercury tracer from advance auto parts last night, it was $135 plus tax. as he scrolled down the screen of inventory, i saw them priced anywhere from $125 - $220.
list is 203.67 and 8 tenths of a hour to change
Mercury Tracer was created in 1987.
need timing marks for 97 mercury tracer
Need to know where is the thermostat located on a 1996 mercury tracer.
Need to know where is the thermostat located on a 1996 Mercury tracer.