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Mercury Sable
Manufactured by Ford Motor Company, the Mercury Sable was offered as a mid-size sedan in 1986-2005 and as a full-size sedan in 2008-2009. One significant feature of the vehicle was its front light bar – a lamp fitted between the vehicle’s front headlamps.
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Is there a coolant pressure relief - bleed valve on a Sable - Ford Taurus?
There is no coolant pressure relief valve. Just have to wait for the engine to cool off sufficiently to safely remove the coolant reservoir cap.
There is also not a coolant bleed valve.
Here's are the coolant bleed/burp procedures
NEVER ever think of releasing a radiator - coolant cap when the engine is hot, or even warm!!!Burping: In order to what is sometimes referred to as 'burping' the cooling system - getting a big air bubble out of the closed cooling system, you will actually need to have the car running with the cap off.
- During the initial fill, fill the coolant reservoir bottle to the top of the cold fill range.
- Set the temperature blend selector to the full warm position and the fan motor control to high for the front and rear heaters
- Start the vehicle with the reservoir cap off and allow to idle until the thermostat opens
NOTE: the coolant level will drop quite a bit when the thermostat opens - that's most of the air bubble in the system being driven to the top of radiator and escaping. Without the air, there's more room for coolant.
- Top off the coolant in the reservoir bottle to the top of the cold fill range,
- Install and tighten the reservoir cap.
- Increase the engine rpms to 3,000 for 15 seconds, and then return to idle for one minute.
- Repeat the previous step four times or until heat is coming from the rear unit while the vehicle is idling.
- Allow the vehicle to cool and top off the coolant in the reservoir to the cold fill range.
Note: if you find the heater going cool or cold when idling, that's a good indicator you might have to burp the system again. Equally likely just adding more coolant to the overflow reservoir will suffice too.
Did I mention to NEVER ever think of releasing a radiator cap when the engine is hot, or even warm? !!!
How do you know when your neutral safety switch is bad on a Ford Taurus - Mercury Sable?
From the "Related Question" below:
Symptoms(Each bullet point is a symptom that doesn't necessarily happen at the same time):
- Loss of power steering assist, all window controls (none are lit up), rear window defrost controls, half of the MFS controls (only Hi, Lo, and turn signals work), and radio only when car is in R, (D), D, and 1. Everything functions fine when put into P or N.
- Transmission randomly downshifts/upshifts suddenly while driving.
Source: TaurusCarClub.com - you really need to sign up if you own one of these. Worldclass Taurus/Sable information
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Is there a sensor on the bottom of the exhaust on a 1999 mercury sable?
you do have an ( 02 ) sensor on the exhaust system
What weight oil to use in 2002 sable?
According to the 2002 Mercury Sable Owner Guide ( 5W-20 )
With engine oil filter change :
The 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine takes ( 4.25 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
The 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.2 litres / 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
What size oil filter do you use in a 1997 mercury Sable?
According to the 1997 Mercury Sable Owner Guide :
For the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter )
For the 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
Where is the fuel lever in the Ford Taurus?
"fuel lever"... Not a common-usage term that I'm familiar with.
Trying to a best-guess, this could be in reference to the fuel gauge sending unit.
That is part of the fuel pump assembly - separate, but packaged together - inside the gas tank.
Unfortunately there is no conventional way to access it without dropping the gas tank.
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Why does your dome light stay on while you drive your 1996 trans am?
If you have the door shut and the interior lamp will not go out, it is most likely because you have a defective door jam switch. The switch will either be located in the door jam and will look like a small plunger, or will be integrated into the hinge itself and will not be visible without removing the door panel. If the switch is integrated in the hinge itself, it ususally requires replacement of the entire part ( available at your dealer ) and the switch is not serviced seperately. If it is separate ( plunger type ) it should be available at most aftermarket part stores for less than $15. On some rare occasions both types may be " blown out " with compressed air to clean them and will sometimes work again without replacing them. This is because they usually fail because of dust and grime fouling the contacts in the switch. Unfortunately this will only work about one out of ten times. Maybe this will help. Best of luck.
What kind of motor oil for 99 mercury sable?
According to the 1999 Mercury Sable Owner Guide ( 5W-30 )
With engine oil filter change :
The 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine takes ( 4.25 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
The 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.2 litres / 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
You recently installed an Airaid intake your Mark VIII idles rough and surges any help?
This maybe the problem. If you used an oil impregnaged air filter you may have oil on the mass air flow sensor thin filiment wire. This will cause the engine to idle badly. Remove the mass air flow sensor and you will see 2 really thin wires. Now you can go to the store and some auto parts places sell spray to clean the wires. I would use brake clean non clorinated!!!! do not spray full force but just a little and let dry completely. This is very common with oil impregnated filters. Ford does recommend that you do not use such air filters on mass air flow vehicles.
The 1993 Sable uses the old OBD l PCM (powertrain control module). It is located under the dash behind the glove compartment. If you are removing the PCM the electrical connector is on the firewall inside the engine compartment. There is a small bolt in the connector that you loosen as the connector is being pulled out. If you are looking for the diagnostic connectors, they are on the passenger side near the firewall, in the engine compartment.
How do you fix a poor acceleration and idling problem?
I experienced poor acceleration in my '95 Chevy blazer, which eventually became so severe that when accelerating, the engine nearly stalled.It turned out that my catalytic converter was disintegrating, and choking off the exhaust so severely that the backpressure was causing engine retardation. I took the vehicle to a muffler shop, where they performed a backpressure test on the exhaust to diagnose the problem. After replacing the catalytic converter, the problem was corrected.
Where is the cabin filter on a 2001 Taurus - Sable?
I also owns a 2001 Ford Taurus SE. I recently discovered that I have cabin filter in my car for AC even though I owned it for almost 7 years.
You will need to open the hood to locate it. It is located just under the dashboard AC vent on the passenger side. Removing the bolts will be required to remove the filter. It is almost the same size as the engine air filter if you ever seen one before.
I believe there is an instruction or mentioned in the owner's manual if you still have it.
In the 2000 Taurus Owners Manual, replacing the cabin filter starts around page 166. See "Related Questions" for free online copies of Owners Manuals
How do you replace the distributor on a 1996 or newer Ford Taurus - Mercury Sable?
There is no longer an ignition "distributor" on today's engine.
Electrical distribution is handled by the:
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
- camshaft position sensor (CPS)
- ignition coil that looks like a rectangular distributor.
NOTE: 2000-2005 Duratec engines use Coil-on-Plug (COP) in lieu of a coilpack
By the way, there is also no longer an ignition control module - that job has been passed off to the PCM.
The "How do you know which wire goes where on the ignition coil and spark plugs on a Taurus - Sable" question below introduces the basics of ignition distribution - hopefully it will help folks transition from the old arrangement to the new.
How do you replace a Taurus - Sable heater core without removing the dash?
Yes, a mechanic has developed a procedure that avoids having to remove the dash.
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How do you diagnose a bad water pump on a Ford Taurus-mercury sable?
You run the engine till warm then look underneath and see if the pump is leaking. A faulty pump leak is very visible in Taurus/Sable.
Which o2 sensor do you replace for DTC too lean bank 1 and 2 - Taurus - Sable?
Question: if your child has a temperature, do you replace the thermometer that told you the temperature, or work to find out WHY the kid has a fever?
A DTC (diagnostic trouble code) reporting a *lean* condition is telling you there's more AIR in the fuel mix than the computer was expecting.
In other words, air is sneaking / leaking into the engine - for example, a vacuum leak or leaking intake valve seals (which is common on Windstars).
A little more research into the 171 and 174 codes specific to the Taurus/Sables will avoid unnecessary 02 sensor replacements...
Also highly unlikely that both sides would have a failed O2 sensor at the same time, just common sense....... many things can cause a lean condition , even a weak fuel pump or plugged fuel filter , MAF sensor, injector seals and on, and on.
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Where is the computer module located on a 2003 Mercury Sable?
it should be located somewhere under the dash behind the radion or by the brake pedel. one other location in under the driver or passenger seat.
How do you get a hood open after the hood latch cable broke on a Ford Taurus - Mercury Sable?
get in your floorboard and dismount your dash piece so you can see up under there... this will help you determine where your hood release cable broke
AnswerMy 97 Ford Taurus hood doesn't pop open on its own - however if you pull the pop hood thing and then take a key or screwdriver and slide it under the hood and push up you can pull it up with your hand. This has scratched my hood up but at least I can get it open.
What could cause 1992 Mercury Sable to leak coolant?
Simple answer would be your radiator or hoses. If you've never replaced the hoses, do it anyway. Go get a pressure test done and that'll pinpoint it if you can't. ---- NOTE:
Anti-freeze wears out and needs to be replaced. A tester costs about $2.
If you haven't changed the anti-freeze in 3-4 years, plan on changing it now.
How do you replace vss on 97 sable 24 valve engine?
If by "vss" you are referring to the vehicle speed sensor...
Removal -
# Disconnect the negative battery cable. # Raise and support the vehicle. # Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe. # Unplug the VSS electrical connector. # Remove the VSS protective heat shield. # Remove the retaining bolt from the VSS. # Lift the VSS out of the transaxle. # Remove the driven gear retainer and the drive gear.
Where are the bolts located on a starter for sable?
Two bolts mount the starter. Both are on the driver side of the engine. One is on top. The other is below. The top one can be reached from the front of the car through the engine hood area. The bottom ...from the bottom. It is best to use a pair of drive up ramps for clearance and safety under the car. Be sure to disconnect the batt cables before disconnecting the starter cables.
Why do i have a Burnt oil smell through defrost vents in a 2002 Sable?
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