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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Technical Service Bulletins -> 1998 Contour & Mystique -> 1998 Contour, Escort & Mystique -> 1998 Escort & Tracer -> 1998 Escort ZX2 w/2.0L ZTEC Engine -> 1998 Mustang -> 1998 Sable & Taurus Built From 09/19/97 Through 01/23/98 & Equipped w/3.0L Gasoline Vulcan Or 3.0L E85 Ethanol Vulcan Engine -> ALL Cooling System Concerns -> Coolant Loss From Engine Block Heater -> Cooling Fan Does Not Turn Off After Shutdown -> Cooling Fan Stays On After Vehicle Is Shut Off -> Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling -> Undetermined Loss Of Coolant
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Undetermined Loss Of Coolant
1998 Mustang

Engine coolant may be leaking into the engine oil of some vehicles. This may be caused by the lower intake manifold side gaskets or the front cover gaskets allowing coolant to pass into the cylinders or the crankcase. Revised lower intake manifold gaskets and front cover gaskets are available to address this concern.

Cooling Fan Does Not Turn Off After Shutdown
1998 Escort & Tracer

A no restart may occur after a short drive in cold weather, or the cooling fan may not turn off with key out...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> ROTOR, Replace -> CAPRI -> CONTINENTAL, MARK VIII, SABLE & TAURUS -> COUGAR, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD & TOPAZ -> ESCORT & TRACER -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1993 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

CAPRI
Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Using chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft nut and washer. Discard nut and washer.
  • Remove brake pads and caliper from steering knuckle as described under "Brake Pad Service."
  • Support caliper with wire strung from coil spring. Do not disconnect brake line from caliper.
  • Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A, or equivalent, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then separate control arm from steering knuckle.
  • Remove steering knuckle to strut assembly bolts.
  • Using knuck...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Sable & Taurus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 3...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

If removing both right and left side halfshafts, plugs T81P-1177-B or equivalent must be installed. Failure to do so may result in dislocation of differential side gears, necessitating transaxle disassembly to realign gears. Also, halfshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for automatic and manual transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, right side halfshaft and linkshaft must be removed first. Tool T81P-4026-A or equivalent is then inserted into transaxle to remove left side inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint ass...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor -> TPMS Sensor Strap & Cradle
Vehicle: 2009 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 GAS

TPMS Sensor

Removal

Tire pressure sensors are manufactured in multiple colors based on their application. When installing a new sensor, make sure the color of the sensor being installed matches the color of the sensor that was removed. The different colored sensors are not interchangeable, Fig. .

  • Loosen the wheel and tire assembly lug nuts.
  • Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
  • Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire changing machine as follows:
    • On a paddle type tire machine, position the valve step at 12 o'clock or 6 ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 FLEX

The heavy gauge input lead connected to starter solenoid is hot at all times. Ensure protective cap is installed over terminal and is replaced after service.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower air deflector.
  • Remove starter sole...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the righthand cowl vent screen, Fig. .
  • Remove the water shield retaining screws, then the shield, Fig. .
  • Rem...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Service Interval Reminder -> 2008-09 Sable
Vehicle: 2009 Mercury Sable 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Press and release SETUP button until System Check is displayed.
  • Press SETUP button again to display OIL LIFE =XX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
  • Press and hold RESET button for two seconds or longer unti...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect battery cables and remove battery.
  • Remove battery tray, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain cooling system.
  • Remove lower radiator hose shield, then disconnect lower radiator hose.
  • Disconnect lower transmission oil cooler tube from radiator.
  • Remove two lower radiator mounts.
  • Lower vehicle and remove two headlamp assembly to upper support attaching bolts.
  • Loosen headlamp assembly pinch bolts, then remove headlamp assembly from vehicle.
  • Remove two front bumper cover to front fender attaching screws.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and w...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction, using 15mm ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Mercury Sable  3.8 V6 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-305
  • Connector C-423
  • Connector C-429
  • Connector C-2010
  • Connector C-457
  •  Diagram for 1989 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Diagram for 1989 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Window Motors
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Mercury Sable  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Rear Turn Lamp
  • Left Rear Side Marker Lamp
  • Right Rear Turn Lamp
  • Right License Lamp
  • Right Rear Side Marker Lamp
  • 1993 Mercury Sable  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Instrument Illumination
  • Redundant Radio Control
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C - NO USE OF R12 REFRIG SUBSTITUTES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1988 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: CHIRP/SQUEAL FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS - REV 4
    Vehicle: 1992 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Mercury Sable cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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