2001 Mercury Sable Technical Service Bulletins

29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 Mercury Sable. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10177863Jul 13, 2020Body and structure. 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 corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. 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 accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. 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 accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10205033Apr 21, 2016Suspension. Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
• 10183769Apr 21, 2016Suspension. For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A fractured front coil spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. If a front coil spring should fracture and come in contact with a tire, the tire may rupture resulting in rapid air…
• 10058102Sep 9, 2014Suspension. Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-01 taurus, sable.
• 10056656Aug 11, 2014Suspension. Mercury/ford: front coil springs can fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high corrosion areas, move move past spring seat and contact rupture front tire, resulting rapid air loss. Model 1999-2001 taurus, sable.
• 10052600Jun 21, 2013Vehicle speed control. 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 return to idle after releasing accelerator pedal. Models 2000-2003 taurus, sable.
• 10019382Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only.
• 10018746Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine.
• 10018742Nov 14, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Power window concerns - service tip.
• 10018738Nov 14, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Power lock concerns - service tip.
• 10016808Oct 11, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle.
• 10017860Jul 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10017916May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating.
• 10014663Mar 1, 2005Equipment. Rke inoperative.
• 10012954Feb 21, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt web stop button service.
• 10012969Feb 1, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10013395Nov 15, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position.
• 10013369Nov 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
• 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
• 10011159Aug 9, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10011149Aug 9, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 failure. Vehicles built 5/1/2001 to 12/15/2003.
• 10013060Oct 14, 2002Equipment. Climate control a/c service tech tips.
• 10013080Oct 1, 2002Body and structure. Headliner grab handles loosen.

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