Ignition problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Three problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 11/08/1996

While driving the car just dies and after waiting 15 mins. The car will restart.

2 Ignition problem

Key is taken out of ignition in on position and car will still run.

3 Ignition problem

While driving at any speed engine will just die, causing vehicle to come to a stop. Dealer has been contacted.




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