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1998 Mercury Tracer Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Coolant, Coolant leak.
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Asked on February 8, 2010

1998 Mercury Tracer

Engine Cooling problem
1998 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

engine overheating. changed thermostat, fan not operating, jumpered fan to operate but still overheating. What all does the fan relay control? is it a bad water pump?
Avatar Asked by jack gerard

Answer

Replied on February 8, 2010

Hi there,

I would be getting the radiator checked for a blockage, and also checking for any external coolant leaks and have the pressure cap checked, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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