1999 Mercury Sable technical service bulletins
171 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Mercury Sable.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated...
- Safety recall 04S17
- Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs CAN fracture on vehicles operating for extended...
- Mercury/ford: front coil springs CAN fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high...
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- AX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for...
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Headliner grab handles loosen
- Exhaust system y-pipe crack at the noise vibration harness bracket
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 4V duratec engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp...
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with a AX4N / 4F50N transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Cooling system conditions such contaminated / corroded coolant; leaking / discolored coolant overflow...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equpped with 3.0L 2V vulcan or 4V duratec engine may exhibit an exhaust rust-thru, weld...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (ICP) illumination
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the...
- Owner notification program regarding all vehicles built with AX4S transmission - rear lube tube and...
- A separation between layers of the instrument panel
- Some vehicles may experience a separation between layers of the instrument panel
- Subject pertaining to rear lube tube and bracket replacement
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation
- Issue of a perceived lack of engine braking and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with a false...
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (ICP) illumination
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Rear lube and differential tube insulator kit
- Some vehicles may exhibit DTC P1518 and / or P1519, related to intake manifold runner control (IMRC)
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code P1518 and/or P1519, related to intake manifold runner...
- Some vehicles built before november, 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- AX4S transaxle - rear lube and differential lube insulator kit
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the...
- Information regarding the AX4S transaxle - rear lube and differential lube tube insulator kit
- Some vehicles built before november 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Vehicles may exhibit intermittent instrument control panel (ICP) illumination.
- Revised engine oil indicator (dipstick) graphics
- Vehicles with 3.0L 2-VALVE vulcan engine have revised engine oil indicator (dipstick) graphics
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (ICP) illumination
- Information used to service AX4N transaxle equipped vehicles exhibiting shudder during 3-4 shift
- Exhibiting an oil leak from the engine oil pan
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- For vehicles that require configuration of the electronic crash sensor moudle to settings other than the...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- This bulletin mentions that some vehicles with an AX4S or AX4N transaxles have a new redesigned park...
- Subject regarding inoperative blower motor
- Emissions recall for vehicles with a powertrain control module (PCM) previously programmed with a...
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Service tip for vehicles built 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 with single illuminated vanity mirror sun visors...
- Effective october 15, 1999, the AX4S and AX4N transmission assembly for the certain vehicles are available...
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Subject regarding service tip for sun visor bracket breakage
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting...
- Some vehicles with AX4S transaxle may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code P0734, flashing tcil, NO3-4 shift...
- Information on the redesigned park system in vehicles with AX4S transaxles
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding slight vibration upon acceleration
- (Continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. mjs
- Subject pertaining to vehicles with 3.0L 2-VALVE engines, built prior to 4/12/99 may exhibit spark knock
- Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a...
- Concerns with the seats splitting at the seams; leather or fabric blemishes and / or loose or poor fit...
- Subject pertaining to the sbds relative cam timing test which has been temporarily removed from use on...
- Information on diagnosing a no crank starting condition on vehicles equipped with the passive anti-theft...
- Information on arranging a dealer visit for vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0351 /...
- This bulletin mentions that vehicles built on or after march 26, 1999 will no longer be equipped with rock...
- Engineering is investigating conditions of a hard to turn ignition key / stiff ignition switch lock cylinder
- Engineering is investigating concerns with wagons exhibiting a left rear door ajar warning indicator lamp "on"
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle may exhibit any or all of the following symptoms: DTC P0734,...
- Subject regarding front seat trim investigation
- Subject regarding the sbds relative cam timing test
- Some vehicles equipped with the passive anti-theft system (PATS) may exhibit a no crank starting condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes P0351 / P0356 (ignition coil a-f primary / secondary...
- Subject regarding a redesigned park system in AX4S and AX4N transaxle
- Concerns with slow fuel fill at or above 3/4 of a tank / fuel fill nozzle clicks off, slow fuel fill below...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Service tip information regarding engine oil leak diagnosis
- Information diagnosing vehicles that may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension noise due to front strut, front sway bar links or symptoms such...
- Some vehicles with 3.0L 4-VALVE engines built between 12/17/97 and 6/30/99 may exhibit a hard start / long...
- Some vehicles with 3.0L 2-VALVE engines, built prior to 4/12/1999 may exhibit spark knock
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Information pertaining to lack of engine braking with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1138 present during...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Information regarding inoperable speed control
- Conditions with windshield wiper operating without command
- Some vehicles may intermittently exhibit a self activated single wipe of the front windshield wipers
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Experiencing windnoise / water leak from windshield
- Subject regarding electronic crash sensor (ECS) module location
- Concerns with buzz or vibration with the gear selector in park
- Subject regarding vehicles built on or after march 26, 1999 will no longer be eqquiped with rock guard...
- Conditions with stiff ignition switch lock cylinder
- Concerns with left rear door ajar warning indicator on wagons only
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Information regarding wiring change on the liftgate door ajar indicator
- Important information on removing rear tie down brackets during pre-delivery
- Some vehicles may exhibit steering noise / reservoir fluid swirling / reservoir fluid overflow
- Subject pertaining to an inoperable speed control
- Some 3.0L 4-VALVE duratec engines only may exhibit steering noise / reservoir fluid swirling / reservoir...
- Some 3.0L 4-VALVE duratec engines may exhibit steering noise / reservoir fluid swirling / reservoir fluid...
- All wagons built on or after 12/19/98 now have the liftgate door ajar wiring connected into the left rear...
- Information on removing rear tie down brackets during pdi as required
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Conditions on slow fuel fill or fuel gauge comes off full too quickly
- Some vehicles may exhibit concerns of no reverse or intermittent reverse engagement
- Vehicle exhibiting no reverse or intermittent no reverse engagement during extreme cold temperatures
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods
- Subject regarding accessory delay - owner guide information
- Vehicles built before march 1999 may exhibit concern of no reverse or intermittent reverse engagement
- Concerns with the reverse clutch lip seals becoming ripped / torn during reverse engagement resulting in...
- The owners guide for certain vehicles incorrectly states that the accessory delay feature will provide for...
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information on front disc brake rotor protectors currently being installed on certain vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperable speed control
- Some vehicle s may exhbit inoperable spped control
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles will be delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Some vehicles were calibrated with increased air flow at closed throttle to prevent tip-in bumps, a result...
- Vehicles may exhibit a buzz or rattle condition on a cold start or during a low RPM stead speed
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight vibration during acceleration only
- Some vehicles (3.0L 4 valve only) may exhibit a catalytic converter buzz or rattle condition on a cold...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Transaxle , prior to repair, orange tag special service instructions was not installed
- Important pre-delivery information regarding some vehicles delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Subject regarding vehicles which will be delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
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