The 1994 Mercury Tracer is a very easy car to maintain, and a good choice when compared to other models from this era. The headlight is no problem to replace, as you only have to reach behind the bulb housing for reliable access to the bulb. Replacing the engine air filter is easy to do, as you only have to disengage a few fasteners for access to the filter. These fasteners are easy to disengage. Both the fuse boxes are easy to access on this vehicle. You only have to remove one cover to access either set of fuses, making electrical troubleshooting much easier.
Some things are tougher to maintain on the 1994 Mercury Tracer. To access the petcock, you will have to remove a few bolts, and a panel, for access. This is tougher access than you’ll find on other models. You will need a few tools in order to access the tail light on this vehicle. While not too difficult to remove, these fasteners can become tight to the vehicle over time. The transmission fluid dipstick is located in a cramped area in the engine bay. This can make it tough to pull the dipstick out to check the fluid level.
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