Specifications Index

1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
ESCORT & TRACER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 174-235 Ft. Lbs. (235-319 N.m)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 16 Lbs.
Water Pump
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN3 (DOHC) WATER PUMP
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN P (SOHC) WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN3 (DOHC)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 54-80 psi (3.8-5.6 kg/cm2 ) at 4000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN P (SOHC)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 35-65 psi (2.5-4.6 kg/cm2 ) at 2000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN3 (DOHC) 54-67 Ft. Lbs. (73-91 N.m)
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN P (SOHC) 54-67 Ft. Lbs. (73-91 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located in rear of engine compartment, mounted in clamp.
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN3 (DOHC)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification KOEO 35-55 psi (2.5-3.9 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN P (SOHC)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification KOEO 35-55 psi (2.5-3.9 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter R & I REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (ESCORT& TRACER))
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plugs
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN3 (DOHC)
Type Motorcraft AZFS-32PP or AZFS-22F
Gap .048-.052 In. (1.20-1.32 mm)
Torque 9-13 Ft. Lbs. (13-17 N.m)
2.0L 4 cylinder VIN P (SOHC)
Type Motorcraft AGSF-34EE
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.30-1.40 mm)
Torque 7-15 (10-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Lug Nut Torque 74-100 Ft. Lbs. (100-135 N.m)
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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