No, the 1988 Mercury Tracer does not have a cabin air filter. This model predates the widespread use of cabin filters in vehicles, which became more common in the 1990s and later. Instead, air is typically filtered through the vehicle's ventilation system without a dedicated cabin filter.
On the Firewall
try to change the tranny filter and fluid. worked for me
FUEL FILTER is: UNDER HOOD, CENTER, UPPER FIREWALL, MOUNTED IN FUEL LINE.
The fuel pump relay for a 1988 Mercury Tracer is located under the center of the dash, and hidden by the carpet. There are websites that have the repair manual for a 1988 Mercury Tracer available to download, either free or for a small charge.
11.6 gallons
yes it does .it is located inside the altenator.
Left side of fuel rail.
No, it does not.
160 - 180 per cyl.
Probably a blown head gasket and/or a cracked head.
you have to take the timing belt cover off and timing belt to get to the water pump
it is the large screw with a temperature check pod on it right above the throttle spring