Problem Reports
Mercury Tracer
Report: Cylinder head replaced due to crack between valves
Mercury Tracer Problem
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Engine Affected: 2.0L 4 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 105,000 mi (67,000 mi - 143,000 mi)
Verified
A cylinder head replacement could be needed if the vehicle overheats and causes the cylinder head to crack between the valves.
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Report #1Visitor, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 67,000 mi
My thermostat physically broke and blocked the flow of water to the radiator which caused head to overheat.
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Report #2Visitor, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 143,000 mi