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1997 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 2/24/2003 14 Replies

After the customer drove the car through a couple of drive cycles, the MIL came on. We retrieved code P0401 for insufficient EGR flow. The first thing I found was the main vacuum supply nipple had became mushy due to oil absorbtion. I also found a broken plast...

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Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1997 Mercury Sable LS

VIN 1MELM53S9V
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursAfter Qualified Drive Cycles
Misc.Duratech Dohc Variable Induction Intake

Trouble Codes

P0401EGR System Insufficient Flow Detected
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1997 Mercury Sable LS

VIN 1MELM53S9V
Engine3.0 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursAfter Qualified Drive Cycles
Misc.Duratech Dohc Variable Induction Intake

Trouble Codes

P0401EGR System Insufficient Flow Detected