Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems on Mercury Sable
Problem overview
If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve. This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.
127 people reported this problem
42 commentsMercury Sable vehicles with this problem
15 model years affected
Average mileage: 116,681 miles
(1,000 - 208,000)
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