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1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, Standard
General Specifications
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lubricants | |
| MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX | MERCON® |
| Power Steering Gear F250/F350 | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.0 |
| Meshload | 1.01-1.47 Nm (9-13 lb-in) |
| Steering gear preload | 0.34-1.36 Nm (3-12 lb-in) |
| Meshload + preload (maximum) | 2.32 Nm (20.5 lb-in) |
| Power Steering Pump | |
| Flow | 10.6-12.0 liters/minute (2.8-3.2 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-175°F) Engine at idle |
| Pressure | 1,034 kPa (150 psi) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-175°F) Engine at idle |
| Minimum Capacity | 5.3 liters/minute (1.4 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80° C (165-175°F) Engine at idle Pressure 5,171 kPa (750 psi) |
| Relief pressure | 12,066-12,755 kPa (1,750-1,850 psi) |
| Power steering purge vacuum | 68-85 kPa (20-25 in/Hg) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.