20 Most Recent 1999 Mercury Sable - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Make sure all fluids are full possible water pump failing

water pump pulley or tensioner pully I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joseph_cfbe9ad29efdc8bb

place large masonry mixing tray[home depot]under transmission pan to catch fluid. remove 19 bolts on transmission pan.pull off filter.make sure o-ring gasket is removed if it is not on old filter.push in new filter.clean old gasket off pan.install new gasket and pan. refill transmission fluid.check pan for leaks.

I'm assuming the vehicle isn't turning over at all as I answer your question. If this is the case there are a couple of things that could easily be causing this. In the power distribution box located under the hood of the vehicle in the engine comartment (picture below of its location below) are a few things that you can check. Also below is a picture of the layout of fuses and relays by number. I would check the fuse in the number 3 position. This should be a 40 amp "maxi" fuse which is for your ignition switch and starter relay. In the number 24 position is the starter relay itself. You may also want to check if the others are good the number 5 fuse which is also a 40 amp "maxi" fuse which is for your ignition switch. Last you may want to check the solenoid itself. If you have a test light you can get under there and while someone is turning the key as if to start the car, make sure you are getting full power to the starter. I don't have a wiring diagram handy but if all that is good there may be a fuseable link somewhere in the wiring if not getting power down there. Now if any of these happen to be "blown" you may have other problems but Ford starters demand alot of amperage and voltage for there starters so replacing just may take care of it. The bad thing is that may have been the problem to start with and you bought a new starter and battery for no reason but at least the car may be running. I hope this helps you and good luck.

The 199 sable has two engine options, so I am placing both images below. Just match the image to your particular pulley arrangment.

This online catalog from DAYCO will solve your question. Just click view when you get to the list of products and the routing diagram will pop up. DAYCO is the OEM supplier for Ford. Just cut & paste the hyperlink below into your browser. http://www.daycoproducts.com/parts?category_id=1084

Here is the location on the fuse block:

Many manufacturers suggest that seat belts be replaced after a certain time, and many belts do go faulty. They do cost a bit of cash, but you have to weigh up cost against your life. Replace a faulty belt, the sooner the better.

Fuse box on a FORD is always under the steering wheel, drivers side of car....There is one more fuse, a 5 amp, in the engine compartment and is in a black box covered fuse area.

30-100 miles

That depends a lot on WHICH ENGINE your Sable is equipped with.

The Mercury Sable and the Ford Taurus are sister cars using the same platform. There are two fuse boxes, one under the dash on the driver's side and one under the hood.

Under the thermostat housing where the radiator hose connects.

Have you checked your fuse ?

Have you checked the fuse in the fuse box?

Guessing the wheel bearing it is fairly common

Used tires sometimes are used for a reason. Also make sure your brakes are releasing completely (especially the emergency brake)...sometimes over-tightening wheels on to the disc brakes can cause excessive noise.

You have to discon the battery cable before you start. Remove the coolant expansion tank. Remove the drivebelt and alternator if you have an OHV V6. Raise the vehicle on jack stands. Place a drain pan below the pump. From below, remove the splash shield and discon any brackets or ties that hold the hose to the body. After draining, you may have to replace the pwr steering fluid filter, located in the fluid line, then replace the fluid. A crows-foot wrench may be necessary to remove some hose fittings. This is a job for a mechanic with a power lift to be honest. Whatever you do, be careful not to contaminate the power steering fluid. Bleed the system after replacing the hose. The pressure hose is held in place by threads and not a clamp as the other hose has. Get yourself the Haynes repair manual 36075 '96 thru 2005 Ford Taurus & Merc Sable. It has a detailed step by step description of this procedure. Good Luck

EGR Valve Testing

1. Install a tachometer on the engine, following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Detach the engine wiring harness connector from the Idle Air Control (IAC) solenoid.
3. Disconnect and plug the vacuum supply hose from the EGR valve.
4. Start the engine, then apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels and position the transmission in Neutral.
5. Observe and note the idle speed.
   

If the engine will not idle with the IAC solenoid disconnected, provide an air bypass to the engine by slightly opening the throttle plate or by creating an intake vacuum leak. Do not allow the idle speed to exceed typical idle rpm.
Using a hand-held vacuum pump, slowly apply 5-10 in. Hg (17-34 kPa) of vacuum to the EGR valve nipple.

1. If the idle speed drops more than 100 rpm with the vacuum applied and returns to normal after the vacuum is removed, the EGR valve is OK.
2. If the idle speed does not drop more than 100 rpm with the vacuum applied and return to normal after the vacuum is removed, inspect the EGR valve for a blockage; clean it if a blockage is found. Replace the EGR valve if no blockage is found, or if cleaning the valve does not remedy the malfunction.

EGR Valve Removal & Install
3.0L OHV (2 valve) and 3.4L SHO engines



Fig. : EGR mounting-3.0L OHV (2 valve) engine



Fig. : EGR mounting-3.4L (SHO) engine



Fig. : Remove the two retaining bolts and...



Fig.: ... remove the valve from the intake manifold



Fig.: Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the manifold and the EGR valve (if being reused)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the vacuum hose from the EGR valve.
3. Using a 22mm wrench or crowfoot, disconnect the EGR valve-to-exhaust manifold tube from the EGR valve.
4. Remove the EGR valve mounting fasteners, then separate the valve from the intake manifold.
5. Remove and discard the old EGR valve gasket, and clean the gasket mating surfaces on the valve and the intake manifold.
   

To install:

1. Install the EGR valve, along with a new gasket, on the upper intake manifold, then install and tighten the mounting bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
2. Connect the EGR valve-to-exhaust manifold tube to the valve, then tighten the tube nut to 26-47 ft. lbs. (35-65 Nm).
3. Connect the vacuum hose to the EGR valve.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

3.0L OHC (4 valve)



Fig. : EGR mounting-3.0L OHC (4 valve) engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the vacuum hose from the EGR valve.
3. Remove the two EGR tube-to-EGR valve retaining nuts.
4. Remove the EGR valve mounting fasteners, then separate the valve from the intake manifold.
5. Remove and discard the old EGR valve gasket, and clean the gasket mating surfaces on the valve and the intake manifold.
   

To install:

1. Install the EGR valve, along with a new gasket, on the upper intake manifold, then install and tighten the mounting bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
2. Connect the EGR valve-to-EGR tube, then tighten the retaining nuts.
3. Connect the vacuum hose to the EGR valve.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

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