You must remove the fuel tank in order to replace the fuel pump.
On a 2002 Mercury Sable : The fuel pump shut off switch ( inertia switch ) that has the reset button on top : ( is located in the trunk , on the passenger side of the trunk , behind the trunk liner , there is an access hole )
The firing order for the 2002 Mercury Sable 3.0 liter V-6 DOHC VIN "S" is 1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6. The 2002 Mercury Sable 3.0 liter Flex Fuel V-6 VIN "2" has the same firing order.
Yes , the fuel pump shut off ( inertia ) switch is behind the access panel on the right side of the cargo area in your 2002 Mercury Sable wagon
The price of repairs can vary a lot by location. The estimate to replace the fuel pump on a 1992 Mercury Sable is between $478 and $727. The estimate for the fuel filter replacement is $115 to $150. Both estimates include parts and labor, but not tax.
Replace the spark plugs and wires. Replace the fuel filter.
2005 sable fuel filter?
location for fuse, and relay switch on a Mercury Sable
On a 1990 Mercury Sable : The ELECTRIC fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank ( it is installed through an access hole in the top of the fuel tank )
You will have to drop the fuel tank and get the part (9b190) from ford. It is labeled on how to remove it. I am in the process of doing this myself.
Yes - the filter is outside the tank, which is where the fuel pump is mounted. See "Related Questions" below - The Taurus information applies equally to the Sable.
According to the 1997 Mercury Sable Owner Guide ( 16.0 U.S. gallons )
On a 2002 Mercury Sable : The fuel pump shut off switch ( inertia switch ) is in the trunk , behind the trunk liner on the right side ( passenger side ) There is an access hole in the trunk liner The fuel pump relay is located in the power distribution box ( which is " live " ) located in the front of the engine compartment near the battery ( The fuel pump relay is relay # 30 ) You can view the 2002 Mercury Sable owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( the power distribution box diagram is on page 162 )