The fuel pump is in the gas tank. The really good thing about the 98 tracer is that you don't have to drop the tank to replace the pump. If you remove the back seat bottom cushion, you will see a access cover. If you remove the cover, the fuel pump is under it. Unplug the electrical harness from the top of the pump, then turn the round locking ring counter clock-wise. Then carefully pull the sending unit/fuelpump assembly out, that's it. Very easy.
Needs new alternator.
There is a baby under the hood.
On a 1997 Mercury Tracer : The AUTOMATIC transmission fluid dipstick would be on the side of the transmission ( transaxle ) in the area of the brake fluid reservoir . The manual transmission ( transaxle ) does not have a dipstick
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By a reputable mechanic and every 60,000 miles. ========================================================== The 1999 Mercury Tracer scheduled maintenance guide shows to inspect the timing belt on the 2.0 liter , 1999 Mercury Tracer engine at 120,000 miles, and the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) shows to inspect the timing belt at 120,000 miles , replace if necessary To be on the safe side , I would replace the timing belt before that
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Yes , on the 1997 Mercury Tracer , the fuel pump shut off switch / inertia switch is in the trunk , on the passenger side , up near the rear seat , under the trim ( there would be an access hole or door )
I just replaced the timig belt on my 97 mercury tracer 2.0, the timing marks are lined up, but i still have no compression at all. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Im asking the question, apparently I'm in the wrong area.
you could have a short between the two.
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My tracer requires a new serpentine belt every couple of years. It stretches and allows the tention pulley to rub against another part. I'de check that first but it may any of the parts the belt goes to.