Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1997 Mercury Tracer
Wheel alignment for the 1997 Mercury Tracer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.4 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Mercury Tracer for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Mercury Tracer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,790 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Mercury Tracer
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 142 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (49), electrical system (28) and engine and engine cooling (23). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V323000 | 2002-12-09 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Tracer
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a wheel alignment on the 1997 Mercury Tracer, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Before the shop sees your Tracer
If you have the service history of your Tracer, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
A short checklist
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Questions first?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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