general problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable

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

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2003

I have had this car for one year and one half. I bought it from ray hudson Chevrolet in la crosse ,wis. I had the car two weeks and the transmission had to be replaced. Two weeks after the front and back brakes had to be replaced. This was at the dealers exspense. I had to have a wheel bearing replaced and now after a year and 1/2 I have to replace the whole motor.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/11/1996

Speedometer cable bracket failed.

3 Power Train problem

When the vehicle is parked and transmission is in the park position, it will sometimes allow the vehicle to roll.




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