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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort & Tracer -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Anti-Lock Relay -> Aspire -> Brake Pressure Control Valve -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Escort & Tracer -> Front Brake Anti-Lock Sensor Indicator -> Front Brake Anti-Lock Sensors -> Hydraulic Anti-Lock Actuator Assembly -> Rear Brake Anti-Lock Sensor Indicator -> Rear Brake Anti-Lock Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

  • Disconnect 55-pin plug from ABS module (ECU), then attach anti-lock breakout box/bleeding adapter tool No. T90P-50-ALA, or equivalent, to wiring harness 55-pin plug.
  • Place bleed/harness switch in bleed position.
  • Turn ignition to On position. Red Off light should turn on.
  • Push motor button on adapter down to start pump motor. Red Off light will turn off and green On light will turn on. Pump motor will run for 60 seconds once motor button is pushed.
  • If pump motor is turns off before 60 seconds has elapsed, push abort button and pump motor will turn off.
  • After 20 second...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Escort, ZX2, LN7, Lynx & Tracer 1981-97 Except 1.8L GT & 1988-89 Tracer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and splash shield.
  • Raise staked portion of halfshaft retaining nut
  • Remove retaining nut and discard.
  • Remove cotter pin from tie rod end and separate tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable tie rod remover tool.
  • Remove lower ball joint clamp bolt and pry down on lower control arm to separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Pull outward on steering knuckle/brake assembly.
  • Carefully pull halfshaft from steering knuckle and position knuckle aside.
  • Support transaxle with a suitable jack stand.
  • Remove four transaxle mount to crossmemb...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air duct from throttle body to resonance chamber.
  • Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove intake plenum support bracket, then disconnect S terminal connector from starter solenoid. When disconnecting connector from S terminal, grasp con...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
  • Remove hose from intake manifold.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuel Filter Diagram for 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GASFuel Filter Diagram for 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Filter
  • Body Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GASBody Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Tracer Trio 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Left Front Door Lock Switch
  • Hi Mount Stop Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Panel
  • 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Electronic Flasher
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • LH/RH Turn Indicators
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Tracer LTS 1.8 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mercury Tracer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Mercury Tracer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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