Mercury Tracer

Most pre-99 models use the plain green stuff I do believe. However, if in doubt you should be able to use that newer universal yellow type.

Check the coolant level in the radiator when it is cold.

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**Actually the check coolant light indicates the reserve is low. When facing the engine with the hood up...look to your left and you should see the tank. Fill that to the fill line and then run the car until the thermostat starts to pull the coolant...add when it gets low and until it stops taking fluid. Do not add directly into the radiator unless the reserve tank is empty.

This is a messy, but easy job. First use some ramps, and get access to the underside of the car. Then remove the plastic skid guard on the drivers side of the car. It should have about 5 or 6 bolts. Once that is removed, you should see the fairly rectangular transmission pan. I'm assuming you already have a new filter and gasket, you shouldn't reuse the old ones. Also make sure they are the right size, and type. Line the gasket up underneath the pan to make sure. Then loosen the bolts on the lowest part of the tranny pan, (likely the side farthest from the front of the car), put something underneath to catch the dripping fluid. And slowly make your way around the pan bolts loosening them. Eventually the fluid will start to drain out. It WILL be messy. Once you've emptied what you can, carefully remove the other bolts and lower the pan. Removing the filter isn't hard either, just a couple of bolts. Make sure you don't get any crap inside the naked valve body, or you will likely wreck it. Clean out the tranny pan really well, and let it air dry. Make sure you clean your magnets as well. If you see any metal slivers, be concerned. If it's just a muddy sludge, you're probably ok. When replacing the pan, try not to over tighten, and tighten them in a criss-cross pattern to prevent leaks. If you have a rubber gasket, don't use sealant on it!

jack up car, remove wheel, may need a pry bar, remove 2 bottom bolts at bottom of strut. go into trunk area & find top of strut mount and remove the 3 or 4 nuts securing the top. push down hub assembly & pry outward, pull strut down and out. installation is opposite of removal.

I have a 89 tracer with a 5 speed manual transmission. When I had the transmission oil changed they removed the speedometer cable from the transmission and filled it through the odometer drive mounting hole. I laughed at the mechanic but he said that was the only way to do it. If there is no other hole to check the oil I guess you may have to pull the odometer cable to check it!!! Hope this helps you out. RG

A radioisotope can be used as a tracer in the human body because tracers are used in the imaging the body's organs and tissues.

could be the multi function switch if its not the relay. the mutifunction switch assembly runs about $240 at parts store or go to a junk yard. You have to remove the steering wheel to replace it. probably need an impact or a breaker bar and a friend to hold the steering wheel.

Remove the Transmission oil pan and you will see it

yes there is a fuel pump on that car an fuel injectors the pump is located in the gas tank

transmission filters are generally located just inside the transmission oil pan, have to remove pan and drain fluid to change filter.

According to the 1997 Mercury Tracer Owner Guide :

For the automatic and manual transaxle ( transmission )

( Motorcraft MERCON Multi Purpose automatic transmission fluid )

To replace the brake light switch on a 1999 Mercury Tracer, first disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Then, locate the brake light switch, which is typically mounted above the brake pedal. Remove the wiring harness from the switch, unbolt it from its bracket, and install the new switch in reverse order, making sure it's properly aligned. Finally, reconnect the battery and test the brake lights to ensure they function correctly.