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Mercury
This category covers questions about Mercury, a division of Ford Motor Company. Mercury was founded in 1939 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford and was phased out by Ford Motor Company in 2010. Mercury specialized in manufacturing and selling entry-level luxury vehicles.
620 Questions
Where is the daytime running light control module in a 1994 mercury villager?
Inside the engine compartment by the passenger strut tower
How do you replace the alternator on a 2002 mountaineer?
V6 MODELS # Disconnect the negative battery cable # Remove the drivebelt # Disconnect the electrical connectors from the alternator # Remove the mounting bolts and remove the alternator V8 Models # Disconnect the negative battery cable # Remove the engine cover # Position the cruise control cable and throttle bypass hose asside # Remove the drivebelt # Disconnect the electrical connectors from the alternator # Remove the 2 upper stud bolts and the 2 upper alternator mounting bolts # Remove the 2 lower alternator mounting bolts and remove the alternator
Where is the keyless entry code for 2010 mercury mariner?
I found the keyless entry pad code under the center console. You will need to pry the bezel trim off first. It has friction grips and will pop out. You can then remove the center console enough to find the black electronic control box. The original code is on the black box on the driver side of the console frame.
Does the 2008 mercury mariner have a cabin filter?
Go to any auto parts store and ask for one. They can tell you if it actually has one.
If they list one for your vehicle doesn't mean it actually has one. You can call the dealer parts and give your VIN. If they are kind they will let you know.
check all pinswitches including tailgate ciruit and rear of headlight switch for melting Done the above: no results. Opening & closing the doors at random solves the problem for a while. I have removed all the lights under the dash to avoid a battery drain, done by the previous owner at 40K. On my own, I have cut into the dome light circuit so one of the switches cuts out the light when not deasired. The "door adjar" light still comes on but I can shut off the overhead light. Simetimes it works by factory specs, but not often
It could also be that you just need to add power steering fluid to the car that can make a noise similar to what you are discribing.
Where is the knock sensor for a 1997 mercury villanger?
The knock sensor is in the engine V under the intake manifolds and coolant crossover pipe. As it requires considerable disassembly and an expensive new gasket set to reach it, I suggest you make very sure there is something wrong with it first. You will have to remove the upper and lower intake manifolds and coolant crossover pipe assembly to reach it. Just because you are receiving a trouble code for it does not mean there is anything wrong with it. This sensor shares a circuit with other components that often will set a "ghost" trouble code.
Why are both my radiator fans not working on a 2000 mercury sable?
check fuse for coolant fans check relay u may need a ccrm (constant control relay module)its located next to ur battery. check ur wiring i rec getting evtm for this go to alldata.com they have everything u wll need to fix this car u also may need scan tool to actuate and monitor the cooling fan system u need to oinoe if the pcm is sending signal to turn on the fans i
Program mercury keyless remote?
This is well detailed and illustrated in the Owners Manual - See "Related Questions" below for more
How do you replace a blower motor on a 1995 Mercury Tracer?
I take leaves and twigs out of the heater blower motor fan by remove four screws from a plastic housing under the glove compartment. The motor falls into your hands. PS the leaves and twigs make a heck of a noise - when you put the fan motor on.
Where is the cigarette light fuse on a 1999 Mercury tracer?
For a 1999 Mercury Tracer :
In the passenger compartment fuse panel
The panel is labelled " CIGAR " and will be a 20 amp fuse
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How do you install the thermostat of a 1989 mercury grand marquis?
You need to remove the bracket to the alternator, and pull the short hose that is in front of the water pump. You should be able to reach the bolts to the housing for the water pump.
Be easy while breaking the bolts on all 4 corners of the housing. Make sure the engine is cool, and that the radiator is cool. Once you pull the hose, and the housing, coolant will spill out, if it is hot, you can get a serious burn. Be sure to put a catch pan under the engine, to catch any spills. You don't want to leave any antifreeze on the ground, for one- it is messy, smelly, and sticky. For two- you don't want any kitties or puppies in the area to drink it and die.
Once you get the housing off, you will see the thermostat sitting inside, make sure you notice how it is sitting when you remove it.
The bell shape should be facing you, and the spring side should be towards the engine. If it's not, then test it in boiling water to see if it will open. If it does, put it back in, because it is working. Put it back in the right way. Could save you from buying a new one, if it is clean and rust free!
If it is in bad shape, then buy a new one, with a new gasket. Try to get one with the sticky on one side. It helps to hold it in place while you put the new one on. Do not use gasket sealer or make a gasket, because you don't want to get any gunk or filaments in your water pump.
So clean off the old gasket and dry it on the surface with a clean rag. Place the gasket on and then put the thermostat in dead center. Replace the housing and bolt back on. It is just that easy. Now make sure everything is put back on snugly, so it won't leak. Pour in coolant to required level in your radiator.
It is a good idea to start your car and let it run, (outside) long enough to heat up the radiator, and let the thermostat open up. When it does, the antifreeze level will drop down, so add more or water to get it back up again.
Then you should be good to go- check under the car, around the hoses, and the thermostat area for leaks. You want to make sure it is good and dry. If no leaks exist. Your car will be ready to drive! Good luck! :D
Why do the door ajar light and dome lights stay on or come on while driving in a Sable?
1. Thoroughly spray the door switches (on each door) with:
- Cleaning spray - clear the sludge out of the mechanism - electronic contact cleaner, carb, brake, etc
- Air, canned or even better, from a compressor
- Spray lubricant - a dry lube (best), silicone spray, WD-40 or similar
2. Open and close each door several times to work the lube into the mechanism
This is usually sufficient to clean the electrical & plunger mechanism inside the door switch.
If this doesn't work, you could remove the door panel and do the spray treatment from the inside also.
This approach works for most, but the switch may have to come out for repair (see Windstar "Related Question" below), or replacement.
Answercar has roller switch to the right of the headlight switch turn until dash lights are on car usually has maybe 1-2minute delay till they turn off or one of your doors is not properly closing AnswerI just bought a 1998 Ford Taurus SE and right away I noticed the Dome light wasn't even coming on. The 2 map lights did work. I asked the previous owner about it, but he had no idea. Today I bought a new bulb and noticed that the light stays on forever, and the door ajar icon stays lit. I read through some of the responded posted for the problem, so I tried the WD-40 idea and it fixed it in 30 seconds. What you need to do is spray light lubricant (WD-40) on the drivers door latch. This is right at the end of the door (where is swings away from the car). You'll see the latch looks like plastic. Give it a few sprays, then open and close the door several times. If it works, the light should go off in about 30 seconds, and the door ajar light will go out. What must be happening is that the door closes, but something is sticking, not allowing the switch in the door to close. Spraying on the lubricant loosens this up, and in my case fixed it right away. Hope this helps. Regards, Doug AnswerSee "Related Questions" below for moreAnswerThe door ajar switch is attached, between the exterior door panel and the interior door trim. The only way to get to the hinge is to remove the iinterior door trim panel and follow the electrical harness to the switch. This is not an easy item to replace unless you remove the entire door latching mechanism. AnswerThe door ajar sensor is located inside the door panel, a pain to get at but Ford knows about the problem and a quick call to the parts department at a dealer can get you the part you need. I did my Mercery in about 2 hours. I do recommend getting some door panel posts if you are at the dealership though, I broke two off getting the panel undone. AnswerThis switch is inside the door itself. you'll need to remove the inner door panel to replace the switch. Sometimes if you spray a good lubricant inside the door through the door handle that may lubricate the switch so it doesn't stick. AnswerThe "door open" sensors are located by the door locking mechanism. Open the door, spray some WD-40 on and into the door latch, work it open and closed with a screwdriver while releasing the latch with the inside door handle. Do this to all the doors and your sensors should be operating normal once again.When your sensors think your door and/or doors are open, your electric locks will not work properly and your dome light will not go out.
I'm not positive about the 2001, but I had a problem with my '98 always having the door ajar light on. I found an article online that said to spray same lubricant (WD40 or liquid wrench) into the lock mechanism at the end of the door (not where you put the key in, but the latch itself). I tried this with some WD40 and the problem disappeared immediately. Apparently the switch is built into the latch.
AnswerWE often find that dirt gets into the door ajar switches. To free them up, we spray penetrating oil directly into each door latch until it is practically running out the bottom of the dor, and then open and close the door repeatedly and rapidly. This may take care of your problem. AnswerCould be one of two things. Check the hinges on all doors for a small plastic bracket that might've slipped off, it could be causing the door to not shut properly.Second thing to do is get a can of WD-40 and liberally spray each doors' lock mechanism liberally, then close and open each door several times afterwards. One of these tricks should fix the problem.
I had the same problem. found this solution after I had removed a door panel, shorted the switch wiring harness, replaced the relay, and read in my Chilton shop manual that has incomplete schematics, all to no avail. I then sprayed WD-40 into all the locks, opened and closed the doors a few times, and the door ajar light went out. The drivers side door ajar switch is located above the actual lock mechanism on the inside of the door, so I made sure to spray up into each of the locks.
Try the dimmer switch under the steering wheel on the left. Sometimes it clicks on and you don't know it.
AnswerDo they go off after a few seconds? You may have a security system in your vehicle. Do they go off when you put the vehicle in gear? If so then it is a security system. AnswerDoor switch if button type not adjusted properly or defectiveIf located in the latch assembly - try spraying latch liberally with WD-40 open and close door a few times and then spray with a silicone - common problem for Lincoln - may be same situation
AnswerYou really need to know which door switch is bad. It could be any of your 4 doors. It doesn't have to be the driver's door. The only way to find out which door, without tearing all the door panels off and disconnecting them all, is to talk to the GEM module with a scan tool and find out which switch is indicating the door is open. There is another step you can take fairly easily that may or may not fix your problem. Sometimes the switches don't actually go bad. They get dirt in them, that causes them to stick. Get some penetrating oil, like WD40. The switches are on the backs of the door latch assemblies inside of the doors. Spray a whole bunch of WD40 up inside the latch itself. I mean drown it until oil starts running out underneath. Then open and close the door rapidly numerous times. Do all the doors, and see if the problem goes away. We fix a lot of them that way.You have a stuck door ajar switch. You won't be able to tell which one it is, but usually it's the driver's since that one gets the most wear. You may be able to unstick it yourself. Get some penetrating oil, go around to each door, open it, spray penetrating oil directly into the door latch until it just about runs out the bottom of the door. Then rapidly open and close the door several times. that may fix your problem. If not, then you will need a new door latch switch on one of the doors, but without special equipment, yopu will not be able to determine which door it is.
I have had the same issue with my 98 Sable and it appears to be something sticking in the door lock area. I have used a good spray grease (one that comes out as liquid spray, but then turns to grease) to shoot the actual lock mechanism itself. I squirt it in just about every crevice you can see, don't overdue it by any means, a little goes a long way, then work the door by opening closing it 8 to 10 times. You can do this to all of the doors, but mine tends to be the driver door, but I only know that simply because I usually don't have passengers.
There could be other issues of course, but this is a very cheap and easy fix if it works for you as well.
19JAN2010
Wow! What a great web site! Tonight my wife came home from work with our 1999 Mercury Sable and when she locked the car with the wireless control the two map lights and the red door ajar light stayed on and the horn honked twice indicating that the car was not "secure". I d/c'ed the battery so it wouldn't go dead and browsed on the internet for a solution to the problem. I immediately found ANSWERS.COM and the above information from the other participants and applied their advice. In less than an hour of work the lights went out and the horn honked only once indicating that the car was in fact now secure. The bottom line is: The WD40 solved the issue when I sprayed it on all four door latch mechanisms and also immediately above them where I could feel the lock solenoid operating when the wireless door lock button was pushed. Thank all of you fine gentlemen AND Anwers.com.
Why will the key start your car but it wont shut it off?
You need to replace the ignition switch. Too much play in it.
What kind of engine coolant gold or green for 2002 Mercury Sable.?
According to the Owners Manual, the answer is "yes".
Yes in that many years of Sable specified either green or "gold", which is the industry equivalent of yellow.
It's my understanding the yellow was the upgraded / long-life coolant.
See "Related Questions" below for more
The combination of leaking brake fluid, AND the "low pedal" condition indicates that:
- You have a serious leak in the brake hydraulic system,
- As does the pedal going to, or near to, the floor.
This is a serious and dangerous condition as it's only a matter of a very short time before your brake system will have totally failed, and you will have NO usable braking.
DO NOT attempt to DRIVE the vehicle in this condition. Get it PROPERLY REPAIRED before attempting to drive it again.
Where is the auxiliary audio input jack in a 2005 Mercury Montego?
There is no auxiliary jack for any Montego or 500 for that matter. I was told by the dealer that "it has one somewhere". I bought the car and looked and researched, and found that it does not have one! You can buy a "Trip Tunes" accessory from your Ford dealer (this has no ipod control) or aftermarket. I bought an Axxess ipod interface made by Metra. It has ipod control and it works great for me. They do have an aux. only input interface as well. You retain your radio and steering wheel controls.
How do you change the light bulb in the center console of a 2001 Ford Taurus?
See "Related Questions" below for instructions on removing it - I seem to recall once you get to about step 2, the lightbulb should be accessible.
