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I can't program the keyless remote FOB I bought for my 1995 Mercury Sable LTS. I tried cycling the key on-off 8 times but it never goes into the "programming" mode!
Answer:that is not the way to program them someone told me that a couple years ago and its wrong. The owners manual will tell you if you don't have one let me know and i will look in mind its not a sable but i believe it might be the same
My Mom is driving a 2000 Mercury Sable and she will probably need a new car very soon. What is the new one like? Do you know anything about it's safety rating? It looks more boxed shaped than the older models, is that true? Do you know the price range? And also, do you know anything about the Ford Fusion (price, safety rating, looks, etc...)? Thanks for any info.
Answer:The 08 Ford Fusion has a great safety rating and even has optional 4 wheel drive. My father has an 06 model and has had no problems what-so ever. $25,900-$34,999 The red looks the best with all the crome on the car
I had a 1989 Mercury Sable, which is the same thing as the 1989 Ford Taurus, and I'm wondering if the brakes on the back are interchangeable between the two. Please only answer if you know the correct answer, thanks!
Answer:I would have to say No even though they are actually the same car the year are very different... Usually you can interchange parts on similar vehicles about 2-3 years older or 2-3 years newer than yours.... But just to be sure i'd suggest calling a wrecking yard and ask them what vehicles and years are interchangeable with your Taurus.
I have i 2000 Mercury Sable ls premium and i would like to instal some subs in it but i would really like to keep the stock radio because it is integrated with the climate control, and also i really don't like the way aftermarket stereos look in most cars. so i was wondering if there was some kind of wiring harness or just something else that could help me out?
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I took my car in for an oil change and came out with an estimate for over $400 to fix the right rear coil spring on my 95 Mercury Sable. I have been told by others that usually both need to be replaced and others have told me that if I push down really hard on the trunk and let go that if it bounces more than once that I need it replaced. Any way to really tell if you need that stuff replaced? I have heard of mechanics trying to cheat people and I don't know anything about cars. its a 1996 Mercury Sable I was also told that it was safe to drive on. I have to go over 200 miles one way tomorrow and cannot get it fixed until Friday. If one is bad than why would they only require one to be fixed? I went through a place called Tires Plus! I was alittle skeptical because when my brakes went bad and they were grinding and when apart of my air conditioner (whatever that part is) broke and crushed everything they actually showed me the problem. With this they didn't even let me look!
Answer:Wow. Some shockingly bad answers above mine. Not a one of them got it right. But I know exactly what your mechanic is talking about. Coil springs on mid-90's Merc Sables and Ford Taurus are notoriously failure prone. They break and yours I am sure are broken. That is why they recommended replacement. I can't count the number of broken springs I have seen on these cars it has been so many. In at least a dozen cases I have personally witnessed where the broken spring has collapsed below the lower spring seat and punctured the tire, causing an instand blowout. Yes it is that serious. The bounce test is BS. That was proven and invalid method to test anything 30 years ago. It wouldn't tell you if you had a broken spring though even if it was valid. All you have to do is have a peak at the spring and you can see where it is broken. It will be the bottom coil. If you can't see it just run your finger around the spring towards the bottom until you find the break. It will be there. Springs should always be replaced as pairs, that is why they are always sold as pairs. Old springs sag so you won't be able to get a decent alignment spec with mismatched combinations of new and worn parts. Also, the other one on that axle is just as likely to break. Also, since you have to take them out and at 11 years old they will be badly worn anyway I would replace the struts at the same time. Ideally you should replace all four coil springs because these cars are just as likely to have broken front springs as rear and if they are not broken yet, the will, and replace the struts at the same time. You'll be amazed how much better it drives and more importantly, handles and stops. New struts and springs on 1 axle and old worn ones on the other can lead to goofy ride and handling characteristics. With suspensions, everything should match. These are safety components. Several other cars from the 90's had similar issues too - early 90's Honda's and Acura's, Ford Escorts and Nissan Altima's (front springs only) are also notorious for broken springs. ASE Certified Automotive Service Advisor
