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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never reuse fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.

  • Loosen master cylinder to hydraulic line nuts and wrap shop cloths around tubing below fitting to absorb escaping brake fluid.
  • Depress brake pedal slowly forcing air trapped in master cylinder out at fitting.
  • Hold pedal down and tighten fittings, then release brake pedal. Releasing brake pedal before fittings are tightened will allow air to en...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1993-02 Villager
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

Refer to Fi...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

Left

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove cotter key.
  • Remove wheel hub nut and washer.
  • Remove stabilizer link nut.
  • Remove cotter pin.
  • Remove nut.
  • Separate suspension lower ball joint from knuckle.
  • Separate halfshaft from transaxle.
  • Separate halfshaft from knuckle, using wheel hub remover tool No. 205-D070 or equivalent.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • When seated properly, driveshaft bearing retainer circlip can be felt as it snaps into differential side gear groove.
    • Torque lower ball joint nut to 58 ft. lbs.
    • Tor...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then isolate cable end with electrical tape or equivalent to prevent possible contact with chassis.
  • Remove air intake system.
  • Slide solenoid B+ terminal protective boot rearward and remove battery cable to B+ terminal nut.
  • Remove br...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1993-97 -> Continuous Memory -> EEC -> EEC IV -> EEC V -> Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> Malfunction Indicator Light -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

EEC

Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

When using NGS tool No. 007-00500, or equivalent, select Diagnostic Test Mode Results, then press CLEAR or disconnect battery ground cable. Codes will be erased from back-up memory after 24 hours.

Malfunction Indicator Light
  • Activate diagnostic test mode.
  • Disconnect diagnostic connector.
  • Jump BL/W and GY/BL wires using suitable jumper wire.
  • Wait about two seconds.
  • Remove jumper wire and reconnect diagnostic connector.
  • MIL will stay on, and codes will be erased.

EEC IV

Continuous Memory

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engin...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection and from vehicle.
  • Reverse proc...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning Belt -> Alternator Belt -> Power Steering Belt
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

Air Conditioning Belt

Mark direction of rotation on drive belt with a marking pen to ensure correct installation if drive belt is to be reused. Failure to do so may result in drive belt noise. To ensure maximum drive belt life and proper component operation, replacement drive belts must be same type and size as original drive belts. When installing a new drive belt, ensure that it is properly seated on pulleys.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley tensioner bolt.
  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley adjus...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Villager  3.0 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Power Window Switch
  • Right Power/Heated Mirror
  • Left Power/Heated Mirror
  • Auxiliary Power
  • Master Window Door Lock Switch
  • I/P Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Villager  3.0 V6 GASI/P Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Speed Control Module
  • Shift Lock Solenoid
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Window Relay
  • Park Brake Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Mercury Villager  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Illumination
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Hazard Switch
  • Flasher Module
  • 1996 Mercury Villager  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Washer Motor
  • Rear Wiper Washer Switch
  • Rear Wiper Motor Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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