The answer cannot be posted on line. Too much information and variables to post here. Purchase a repair manual at most auto parts stores for instructions. You better be skilled before attempting this. This is a job for someone who knows what they are doing, not an amateur. I was forced to rebuild mine when the #4 intake valve cracked and dropped into the cylinder. Yes, you will definitely need the repair manual, a comprehensive set of hand tools, a good torque wrench, a cylinder wall hone, an air compressor, and a means to hoist the engine. Also something else to drive- it took me almost three months to complete. But the job is doable- I have over 110K miles on the rebuild and it is still running strong.
3 screws facing the engine
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 1.9 liter four cylinder engine in a 1995 Mercury Tracer is NON INTERFERENCE
On a 1995 Mercury Tracer : According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) ( both the 1.8 and 1.9 liter four cylinder engines are NON INTERFERENCE )
In a 1995 Mercury Tracer wagon, the starter is located on the engine block, near the transmission. It is typically mounted on the lower part of the engine, making it accessible from underneath the vehicle. To reach it, you may need to raise the car and remove some components for better access.
According to the ( 1996 ) Mercury Tracer Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : Both the 1.8 and the 1.9 take : ( 4.0 U.S. quarts , 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil )
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I'd say 100 mph if it's stock, but that engine is not very strong.
5w-20 seems to be the norm for cars in that year ... check your manual if you have one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ( 1996 ) Mercury Tracer owners manual shows ( 5W-30 ) is the preferred engine oil weight
PULL THE DIPSTICK ! * The dipstick is located between the engine and battery on the driver's side.
The water pump on a 1995 Mercury Tracer is located at the front of the engine, typically mounted on the engine block. It is driven by the serpentine belt and is generally situated near the timing cover. To access it, you may need to remove the belt and possibly other components, depending on the engine configuration. Always consult a repair manual for specific instructions related to your vehicle's engine.
Follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the engine block. The point where the hose connects to the engine is where the thermostat is typically located.
the one possibility that i can think of is that your thermostat is stuck in the closed position not allowing the water to circulate threw the engine