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Mercury Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)11 · Steering and Suspension
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Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure (Alignment)

Make
Mercury
Model
Sable
Engine
V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI
Year
1997
Section
Jun › 99 › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure
Steering and SuspensionComprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure · page 1 of 96
Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure (Alignment) – Mercury Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)

Technical Service Bulletin # 99-11-1

Date: 990614

Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure

Article No.
99-11-1

06/14/99

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NOISE - TSB SPECIAL FOR 
NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS

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VIBRATION - TSB SPECIAL FOR 
NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS

FORD: 
1995-1997 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1995-1999 CONTOUR, CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-1997 COUGAR
1995-1998 MARK VIII
1995-1999 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MYSTIQUE, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1999 COUGAR
2000 LS

LIGHT TRUCK: 
1995-1997 F SUPER DUTY, F-250 HD, F-350
1995-1999 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, F-150, F-250 LD, RANGER, VILLAGER, WINDSTAR
1997-1999 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998-1999 NAVIGATOR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

ISSUE
This TSB article is being published as a comprehensive Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) diagnostic procedure. This procedure will also be in
2000 model year and future Workshop Manuals in the NVH Section.

ACTION
Utilize the flowchart diagrams to work a problem from SYMPTOM to SYSTEM to COMPONENT to CAUSE. The tools and techniques section is
expanded to include ALL NVH diagnostic "tools". There are expanded SYMPTOM CHARTS to assist with problem resolution. A revised NVH course
is available through regional training centers. The course is "NVH Principals and Diagnostics", course code # 30s03t0. This course utilizes the same
techniques that are in the revised diagnostic procedure.

Refer to the Noise, Vibration and Harshness Work Shop Manual Section that is included.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE 
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY 
OASIS CODES: 497000, 597997, 701000, 702000, 703000

SECTION 100-04 
Noise, Vibration and Harshness 
VEHICLE APPLICATION: Noise, Vibration and Harshness

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)  
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness  
Diagnostic Theory  
Diagnostic Process  
Glossary of Terms  
Tools and Techniques 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)  

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