The service and repair manual for the 1998 Mercury Tracer — the 2.0L I4 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercury published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · LS Wagon 4-Door · Trio Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 57 complaints · 112 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Tracer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 92
- General Information 1,493
- Accessories & Equipment 203
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 129
- Body & Frame 85
- Maintenance 112
- Brakes 159
- Restraints 109
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 168
- Electrical 159
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 169
- Transmission 336
- Engine Performance 747
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
- Pa) at 4,000
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Tracer
- Seat Belts — front · 04E048000In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupa.
Owners have filed 57 complaints and Mercury has issued 112 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Tracer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Tracer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Tracer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the GS Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door, LS Wagon 4-Door, Trio Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercury published for this year.
What 1998 Tracer problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1998 Tracer, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercury dealers.
Does it include 1998 Tracer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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