2002 Mercury Sable service bulletins & manufacturer communications
97 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury Sable. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 97
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Speed control cable is susceptible to damage and can disconnect during hood maintenance and also interfere with full throttle ret…CSP-13B04 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 21, 2013
- Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt04208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt052212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power window concerns - service tip. *tt05227 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power lock concerns - service tip. *tt05224 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc05145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt18719 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt18614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH18471 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195. *tt18411 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0316 or p030x - no crank battery discharged. *tt042514 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 27, 2004
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position. *eh04223 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 15, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor failu…031506 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171/p0174, p1131/p1151, and/or p2195/p2197 in continuous memory. *tt17960 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 mo…17358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may inc…04111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. Certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warrant…02M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine. *tt17703 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Fuel gauge does not read full after filling tank. *mj17564 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may include r…03223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips. *tt0415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Surge at a steady speed between 35 and 45 mph with no other driveability concerns. *tt17503 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0172/p0175 (system too rich). *tt17434 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge does not read full. *mj17416 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge which does not read completely full when the fuel tank is filled. *tt17355 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- SURGE AT CRUISE. *TT17281 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt17234 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Steering column lock discontinued. *tt17225 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Intermittent rolling idle on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt17224 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt17094 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Clunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration. *tt16982 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003. *tt03123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Engine cooling fan induced body boom, rough engine idle sensation or unusual engine noise at idle when the engine cooling fan is in the high speed mode. *tt03111 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy with diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400, p1401. *tt *jb0361 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt *jb16710 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2003
- New push type fuel clip and connector removal instructions. *tt *jb16679 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Ax4s transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition. *tt *jb16678 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Grunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position. *tt0325 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401, or runs rough, lacks power,…0322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Vehicles with very low odometer miles, may exhibit a higher than normal temporary start-up fast idle (1600-2500 rpm that decreases slowly). No service necessary. *tt16613 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door. *tt02236 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt02111 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Driveability-malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with p0316 when using winter blend reformulated fuels at temperatures above 50 degrees f (10 degrees c) during winter months-rough or …02223 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Headliner grab handles loosen. *tt16315 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips. *mj02177 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Restraint system-air bag deployment strategy with advanced restraint system. *mj02175 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 2, 2002
- LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ16190 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit fuel diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0172, p0174, p0175 or mass air flow diagnostic trouble codes p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113. *tt16094 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 4v engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with a diagnostic trouble code p0191 (fuel rail pressure sensor circuit performan…16057 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough engine idle, engine idle roughness or idle rpm dip with the air conditioner on, a diagnostic trouble code p0191 or 1-2 upshift. *tt16035 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2v engine may exhibit a rough run condition and diagnostic trouble code p0316 after a hot restart. *tt15915 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding a water leak condition at the cowl area of the vehicle. *tt15873 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2002
- Vehicles built after 4/8/2002 will no longer be equipped with the fuel pressure relief valve (shrader valve). *tt0284 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with an ax4n/4f50n transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt15820 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro deposition primer (e-coat). *tt0256 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2v engine may exhibit a runs rough, check engine light, and / or diagnostic trouble code p0316 after a hot soak restart. *tt15745 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Concerns with fuel gauge not reading full after filling fuel tank. *tt15724 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2v engine may ehxibit a runs rough, check engine light and / or diagnostic trouble code p0316 after hot soak restart. *tt15680 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- 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. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a duratec engine may experience engine damage as a result of microscopic internal cracks in a batch of intake valves. *tt15482 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position. *tt15392 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park. *tt15370 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- On some vehicles, the heater hose clamp may be improperly positioned onthe heater hoses leading to and from the heater core. *tt01T05 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehiclesmay exhibit an intermittent sticking/binding ignition key lock cylinder at or near the start position. *jg15280 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information on pre delivery temporary fast idle. *tt15239 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- 2002 taurus/sable heater hose clamps upgrade prior to sale. *nlm0109-01 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Information regarding workshop manual update 2002 taurus and sable p/s pump 3.0l 2v. *yd15189 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2001