03181
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Vehicle report
1993 MERCURY SABLE
Service bulletins
98 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
03148
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02208
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
0214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01181
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
011201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT
01124
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
14811
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL PARTS REQUIRED WHEN REPLACING TRANSFER CASE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE. *TT
0015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99194
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99196
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99183
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
99152
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99129
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
12559
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
12570
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT
12616
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT
5897
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT
98246
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
12209
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SPEEDOMETER POINTER WAIVER CONCERN. *TT
5290
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SPEEDOMETER POINTER WIVER CONCERN. *TT
98L20
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT
982310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12178
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
12967
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SPEEDOMETER POINTER WAVER. *MJS
985027
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SPEEDOMETER POINTER WAVER. *TT
982010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98S15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SAFETY RECALL AND OWNER NOTIFICATION TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS ON THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF TIRE PUNCTURE SHOULD SPRING FACTURE OCCUR. *TT
97120897251
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY SLIP MOMENTARILY IN WET CONDITIONS CAUSING A REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSIST OR THE GENERATOR LAMP. *YC
9802169838
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC
9888
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9873
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9874
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
982675
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC
9864
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A20
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A SQUEALING NOISE MAY COME FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES WHEN BRAKING. *TT
985A5
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A6
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC
985A7
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE A SLIP / STICK CONDITION WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. *TT
9845
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9848
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
9849
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH COOLANT MAY LEAK FROM THE HEAD GASKETS AND / OR THE VEHICLE MAY OVERHEAT. *YC
9811329
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REVISED HEADGASKET FOR COOLANT LOSS CONDITIONS ON SOME ENGINES. *TT
9814
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
9817
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE INDICATOR LAMP.
97111097234
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97111097237
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC
97090297184
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
97610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
97613
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLE- AX4S/AX4N- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER TRANSAXLE EXCHANGE. *JD
9768
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9743
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
97S66
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL 97S66 - ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT - THE ENGINE COOLING FAN COULD STALL DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF ICE, SNOW AND SLUSH WHEN THE CAR IS OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HIGH WIND, HEAVY BLOWING SNOW AND LOW TEMPERATURES - IF THE FAN MOTOR IS BLOCKED OR FROZEN AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATED (TO LOWER THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) OR THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER IS MANUALLY ACTIVATED (WHICH ACTIVATES THE LOW SPEED OF THE COOLING FAN), THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR AND ITS WIRING MAY OVERHEAT - IN SOME CASES, SMOKE OR A FIRE COULD RESULT - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, DEALERS ARE TO INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS ASSEMBLY WHICH INCORPORATES A 30 AMP IN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT RECALL 97S66. *TW
9716
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN AND SHOULD NO LONGER BE USED FOR SERVICE. *JD
BC101209702
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD
962612
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0678961025
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
96221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96225
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC9584961001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT
BC9683961001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT
9674
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES WHEN BRAKING. *TT
95212
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PART OF THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM, IT COULD CAUSE RUBBER PARTS TO SWELL IF LUBRICANT CONTACTS THE RUBBER MATERIAL.
95191
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MAY HAVE A 'GRUNT' AND/OR 'GROAN' NOISE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HYDRAULIC FLUID MOVEMENT WITHIN THE POWER STEERING RACK.
95168
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR CONDITIONING-A/C COMPRESSOR MOAN - VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE. NOISE -'MOAN' - A/C COMPRESSOR-VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE.*SD
95177
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLE-REVISED CLUTCH CLEARANCES-AXODE/AX4S. *SD
95151
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHEEL COVER - DISTORTED OR MELTED VEHICLES WITH BOLT-ON WHEEL COVERS. *SD
95153
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
95157
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE TORQUE CONVERTER IDENTIFICATION CODES HAVE BEEN REVISED AS OF 3/1/95. *SD
ONP92M77
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUPPLEMENT TO ONP92M77 - PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE 1992/93 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLES. *TW
9592
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN
9582
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
BC8890950401
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN
95511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR. *TW
9556
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PREMATURE WEAR ON INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY REAR CAMBER AND TOE SETTINGS THAT ARE NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATION. *TW
9562
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9566
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHIRP OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
9534
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRON SUSPENSION. *TW
9546
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
9511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INNER EDGES OF REAR TIRES. *TW
9523
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW
94251
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES - BRAKE PEDAL HAS SLIP/STICK CONDITION AFTER APPLICATION - NOISE/VIBRATION ON SLOW APPLY AND RELEASE. *TW
94263
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-CRANK CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION AT THE STARTER SOLENOID CONNECTOR. *TW
94227
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OBJECTIONABLE ODOR FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TW
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