02 Mercury Sable, Fuel problems

ROSIE

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2002 MERCURY SABLE
120,000 MILES

I have a 2002 Mercury Sable, while driving it looses power but then will pick it right back up. Sometimes when idling the speedometer and rpm will go up. I have relaced the fuel pump and inline fuel filter. What else can it be? Now, after sitting for several months when I start it my steering is squeeling. What can that be? Can I fix it myself? HELP PLEASE!

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Check your belt tensioner for having right tension, it may have lost soem. This could also be your power losss. Also check engine vacuum if belwo 15'" check for clogged converter.

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Sunday, March 4th, 2012 AT 8:28 PM

ROSIE

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Thanks. How do I check my belt tensioner? How tight does it have to be? Also, how do I check the engine vacuum?

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Friday, March 16th, 2012 AT 11:46 PM

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You make sure the old one is out then you put them on the pipe and make the connection

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Friday, March 16th, 2012 AT 11:59 PM

ROSIE

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I did that and they keep breaking. Bought more and even tho they say they are right ones, they won't snap into the connector part. Do these have to be on the filter lines or can I put some round radiator clamps?

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Sunday, March 18th, 2012 AT 8:28 PM

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They have to be on lines

Removal� and� Installation

1. Disconnect� the� battery� ground� cable.
2. Release� the� fuel� pressure.� For� additional� information, � refer� to FUEL� SYSTEM� PRESSURE� RELEASE�.
3. Raise� the� vehicle.� For� additional� information, � refer� to JACKING� &� HOISTING�.
4. Remove� the� fuel� filter.
1. Push� the� release� buttons� and� disconnect� the� fuel� tube� quick� release� couplings� from� the� fuel� filter.
2. Loosen� the� clamp.
3. Remove� the� fuel� filter.

Fig.� 16:� Removing� Fuel� Filter
Courtesy� of� FORD� MOTOR� CO.

CAUTION: Make� sure� the� fuel� tube� clicks� into� place� when� installing� the� tube.� To� make� sure� that� the� fuel� tube� is� fully� seated, � pull� on� the� tube.

5. To� install, � reverse� the� removal� procedure.

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