1998 Mercury Villager technical service bulletins
73 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Mercury Villager.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- 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
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information on servicing the forward clutch
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information regarding the servicing of the forward clutch, which has been replaced by three individual parts
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Addressing an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving
- Exhibiting an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Subject regarding a flashing air bag warning lamp indicating a fault in the system
- Information regarding SRS system diagnosis, air bag warning indication
- 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)...
- 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...
- On some vehicles the check engine warning lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes 32, 35, P0400,...
- Subject regarding air bag system diagnosis
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing air bag warning lamp indicating a fault in the system
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Brief information regarding exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system diagnosis
- Information regarding exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) system diagnosis
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Intermittent self-activation of the power door locks may occur on some vehicles
- Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 34, or PO325 (MIL DTC 0304) when testing the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise concern (s) from the rear suspension when driving on rough roads or...
- Repeat message regarding power door locks self-locking / erratic operation
- Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code 34, or P0325 (MIL DTC 0304) when testing the electronic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise concern(s) from the rear suspension when driving on rough roads or...
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble code ( DTC ) 32
- Experiencing low or no a/c performance in high ambient temperatures
- Some 1996-1998 villagers exhibit intermittent self-activation of power door locks
- Concerns with EGR flow malfunction
- Whining noise from transaxle on light acceleration, tip-in acceleration between 40-64 km/h (25-40 mph)
- Rear brakes are binding or overheating after having been serviced
- Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Issues concerning the fuel gauge dropping quickly from full to 3/4 and/or the fuel gauge may read 3/4 when...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- This bulletin mentions the two different cylinders available for replacement liftgate support cylinders
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Experiencing a rattling noise from rear of vehicle at floor next to sliding door
- Some vehicles with california emissions may exhibit a fuel gage that drops from full to 3/4 very quickly...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise or low tone rattle noise coming from the rear suspension area
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent ABS warning lamp concern and trouble codes 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 may be...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp and trouble codes...
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
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