1998 Mercury Sable Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Mercury Sable Manual
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vehicle, we suggest you follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing dealership. 2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
checks 3 5 14 26 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
. Make sure that receipts for completed maintenance work are retained with the vehicle and confirmation of maintenance work is always entered in your Service Guide. Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
replace the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in Canada and California. PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service following conditions: Driving at top speeds for long distances during hot conditions. Short trips in areas of high humidity or freezing conditions. - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
in dusty conditions, consult your dealer. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Replace cabin air filter - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (3.0L-4V engines) u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
drive belts (3.0L-4V and 3.0L engines) u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions consult your dealer. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Replace cabin air filter - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 160,000 kilometers (100,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost on Duratec engines except on Canada and California vehicles. 13 - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes (1). DEALER - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
: 50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). DEALER - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace spark plugs (3.0L engines). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (3.0L-4V engines). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
front and rear brakes (1). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 125,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
KILOMETERS (84,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect front and rear brakes (1). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 21 - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belts (3.0L-4V, 3.0L). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
Date: Mileage: 175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 23 - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
Severe duty schedule u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes (1). u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
accessory drive belt(s) 3.0L-4V, 3.0L engines) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes (1). DEALER - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. u If any slipping or changes in the - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
exterior lamps, including the brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and replace worn wiper blades - 1998 Mercury Sable | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
. u Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or
concerns about your vehicle, we suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your
selling/servicing dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the
Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership
level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Direct Market Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
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