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1998 Mercury Tracer Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator and Sprocket, 2.0L VIN 3 only; Flex Plate, 2.0L VIN 3 Automatic Transmission only; and the Fuel Pump. Failure of the Fuel Pump may cause the vehicle to not start. The cost to repair the Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator and Sprocket is estimated at $300.00-$900.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Flex Plate is estimated at $60.00 for parts and $370.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $260.00 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 $170.00 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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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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