I am in need of a rear window defrost switch (dash mounted) for a 1994 Mercury Tracer Trio. I cannot find it online . I have looked at many online stores...and nothing. I will call the dealer this week, but thought I could save a couple of buck online.
Thanks!
Kyle
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Backyard Mechanic
It's the Escort's twin.... surprised you didnt notice that
try this guy:
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CJB
IIRC, the tracer of 94 was a Mazda or some such, not an Escort.
CJB
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Backyard Mechanic
quote from Edmunds:
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"Safety was kicked up a few notches for 1994 when a driver airbag debuted for all Escorts, as did optional antilock brakes (ABS) for the GT model. To the chagrin of enthusiasts, the feisty LX-E was dropped from the lineup. A "One Price" marketing scheme was instituted, offering buyers the choice of any LX model, equipped with air conditioning, power steering and a rear window defroster, for the same price.
Those bummed out by the death of the Escort LX-E could simply go to their Mercury dealer and buy its surviving twin, the Tracer LTS, which could now be equipped with ABS /unquote
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CJB
I offer you my most humble apology.
CJB
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Mike Hunter
Than is a common misconception but the only Tracers that were versions of a Mazda where the 1988 to 1990. As of 91, till its demise, the Tracers were a variation of the Escort.
mike
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Backyard Mechanic
Why, Lord knows I'm wrong often enuff!....
Besides, I thoght they BOTH were 323 knockoffs
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CJB
I was thinking for some reason that the Tracer didn't become an Escort until the 1997 Redesign.
Thanks for clearing up the timeline.
CJB
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KM
OK, with all of that out of the way...am I simply looking for a rear window defrost switch for a 1994 Escort?
I appreciate the conversation and the original reply..but I still need the part.
Confused as usual...
KM
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Backyard Mechanic
Probably!
If you really want one ...I guess we need to draw you a map!
Try Clayton Auto Parts and Wrecking, they used to take in a lot of fords
here's more, you might f> OK, with all of that out of the way...am I simply looking for a rear
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KM
Thanks for the additional info. I am not helpless...just need to be steered in the right direction. Have been to many many websites that sell replacement parts. The "rear window defrost relay switch" seems to be a ghost or seldom seen part. I have thought about the local junk yards. Wanted to see if I could buy the part new online first.
Always appreciate the advice and the reply,
Happy holidays,
Kyle
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Mike Hunter
New switches is, generally, a dealer only item
mike
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