This is an 04 Mercury Sable with the 3.0 dual overhead cam. Same as the Ford Taurus. They used this engine for several years. Here’s how to replace the front valve cover gasket step by step
Edit : 5x 11mm nuts to remove grill .
swapped an alternator from a 1998 to a 2000 , few slight differences
Thank you for watching my Sloppy Ford/Mercury Gear Shifter Video. Hope you found this video helpful. I save you problem of founding the parts. Here are links to the parts i used. Shift Tube Assembly https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002XJGP46/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002XJGP46&linkCode=am2&tag=jdal-20&linkId=6c98a86b54d808e291426b0fb1e1c1c1 Bushing With Clamp https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00CS334IM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CS334IM&linkCode=am2&tag=jdal-20&linkId=f015a60df06b79cb358aa1f708cc8425
Brian Eslick from How to Automotive http://www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by- step through the process of replacing the cam sensor and synchronizer on a Ford/Mercury 4.2 L engine. Affiliate link mentioned in the video for Ford Cam Sensor Synchronize Tool http://amzn.to/2gzTIoL Website For more videos, tips, and to purchase recommended tools and products visit my website […]
This video will show you how to fix the range sensor/neutral safety switch and wiring harness on a 2000 Mercury Cougar.