Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Three problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2004

1999 Mercury Sable shift cable failed. Potentially life threatening accident avoided.

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2002

Transmission shift linkage cable broke at a bend.

3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Transmission shift cable snapped, vehicle would not change gears.




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