Consequence
IF THE CAR IS LEFT UNATTENDED WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT IN LOCK POSITION, T
Remedy
IGNITION LOCK SWITCH CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
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1986 Mercury Sable Service and Repair Manual
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The 1986 Mercury Sable Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.
Ideal for technicians and DIY owners, it supports everything from routine service to deeper mechanical and electrical work—including drivability, no-start, warning lights, overheating, brake and suspension issues, HVAC faults, and circuit testing.
Trims covered
- GS Sedan 4-Door
- GS Wagon 4-Door
- LS Sedan 4-Door
- LS Wagon 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.5L 153Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 3.0L 2986CC 182Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
What’s inside
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Why this manual matters
- Faster diagnostics with system-based troubleshooting and wiring diagrams
- Clear procedures and reference sections to reduce guesswork and rework
- Helpful for maintenance planning and verifying parts/specs before repairs
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1986 Mercury Sable Recalls & Complaints
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFEC
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE REAR CORNERS DROPS, ONLY MINOR INDICATIONS OF A MALFUNCTION SUCH AS A CLUNKING NOISE O
Remedy
INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS
ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.
Consequence
GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCU
Remedy
APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.
THE RIGHT QUARTER WINDOWS MAY CONTAIN GLASS WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY TEMPERED. THIS GLASS MAY YIELD PIECES LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE QUARTER WINDOWS CONTAINING DATE CODE 5 AF.
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
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
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 40 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL FIRE AT MAIN WIRING HARNESS, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SMOKE, LATER CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND VEHICLE STALLED. *SLC
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SD
WIRING HARNESS TERMINAL BLOCK IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
DRIVING HOME, VEHICLE STALLED AT STOP SIGN, TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
CAR WAS PARKED TWO DAYS AFTER BEING DRIVEN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CAR WAS TOTALED . TT
Showing the 5 most serious of 55 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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