2001 Mercury Sable technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Jul 13, 2020 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
• Feb 7, 2019 Service bulletinCorrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinFor 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated...
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinSafety recall 04S17
• Sep 9, 2014 Service bulletinMercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs CAN fracture on vehicles operating for extended...
• Aug 11, 2014 Service bulletinMercury/ford: front coil springs CAN fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high...
• Jun 21, 2013 Service bulletinFord: speed control cable is susceptible to damage and CAN disconnect during hood maintenance and also...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinCamshaft tick noise - 3.0L 4V engine only
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinPower lock concerns - service tip
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinPower window concerns - service tip
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinBuck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine
• Oct 11, 2005 Service bulletinErratic fluid level reading on transaxle DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S transaxle
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 and/or P0175...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• May 1, 2005 Service bulletinSurge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinRke inoperative
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0133, P1131 or P2195
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Nov 15, 2004 Service bulletinGrunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinWater in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a...
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinGroan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinTicking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinLower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinRattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinEngine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinClunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration
• Jun 23, 2003 Service bulletinTorque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinAX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinRattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions
• Feb 17, 2003 Service bulletinIdle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinGrunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position
• Nov 25, 2002 Service bulletinErratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for...
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinHeadliner grab handles loosen
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinLack of a/c cooling
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator l amp illumination and...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 3.0L ffv engine may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding a water leak condition at the cowl area of the vehicle
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) will not cycle the ai...
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
• Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding shudder while in reverse
• Dec 10, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles with 3.0L 2V and 3.0L ffv engines may exhibit spark knock during light accelerator tip in or...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
• Oct 29, 2001 Service bulletinSome ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
• Oct 15, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil leak at the oil filter mounting surface
• Oct 15, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles built prior to 10/5/2000 equipped with the 3.0L 24-VALVE duratec engine may exhibit cold...
• Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinCertain 2001 model year taurus and sable vehicle - improper ethylene glycol concentration
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation on pre delivery temporary fast idle
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome flexible fuel vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose erratic fuel gauge
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehiclesmay exhibit an intermittent sticking/binding ignition key lock cylinder at or near the start...
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding transmission fluid usage charts
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding rough idle and check engine lamp on
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles built prior to june 8, 2001 may exhibit a cold engine rough idle and / or a malfunction...
• Jul 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with vehicles equipped with a AX4N / 4F50N transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift
• Jun 28, 2001 Service bulletinField action regarding engine strategy R11 calibration for flexible fuel vehicles
• Jun 25, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
• Jun 1, 2001 Service bulletinEmission recall for vehicles with a powertrain control module (PCM) which was inadvertently programmed...
• Jun 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag light on with a diagnostic code C1946 (driver...
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding AX4N transaxle diagnostic pint point test C3 error
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with AX4N or 4F50N transaxle may exhibit a fluid leak from the main control cover area
• Apr 2, 2001 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with side seat air bags built prior to june 1, 2001 may exhibit an air bag lamp on...
• Mar 5, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle
• Mar 5, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
• Mar 1, 2001 Service bulletinSpecial service instruction for AX4N transaxle inspection / replacement on certain 2001 model year vehicles
• Mar 1, 2001 Service bulletinThis bulletin states that certain vehicles' powertrain control module (PCM) require a final drive ratio...
• Feb 5, 2001 Service bulletinSeat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
• Feb 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with seat side air bags may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag lamp on with...
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic...
• Dec 22, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the...
• Dec 11, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 2-VALVE engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy...
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles with power seats built after november 28TH, 2000 will not be equipped with plastic seat...
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic...
• Oct 2, 2000 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, the exhaust pipe contacts the rear control arm resulting in buzzing, groaning and / or...
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinInformation used to service AX4N transaxle equipped vehicles exhibiting shudder during 3-4 shift
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinVehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, mostly...
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic...