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1997 Mercury Tracer Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Purge Flow Sensor. The cost to repair the Purge Flow Sensor is estimated at $75.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM). The cost to repair the CCRM is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Fuel Gauge Sending Unit. The cost to repair the Fuel Gauge Sending Unit is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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