1996 mercury sable starts after being charged but next day is dead again

SOURCE: 1996 MERCURY SABLE 65,000 MILES

Transmission problems are an issue with Sables. If you Google transmission and Mercury Sable you will come to quite a few complaints. There are actually a few posts on this website where folks are having issue too. Personally a cheap o-ring in my 1999 Sable went out resulting in a $1800 transmission repair bill. I literally gave the car away about three years ago. In almost 20 years of owning vehicles the two years I had the Sable was the most expensive and busiest in the way of repairs.

SOURCE: 1996 Mercury Sable with a

Before replacing anything else, it's important to clear the code before determining any more repairs are necessary. You can take the car to an autoparts store that features free diagnostic tests or you can disconnect the negative battery cable for 10 minutes to clear it. If after clearing the code P0401 still appears, then it comes down to 1 of 2 problems:

1. Replace the DPFE sensor
2. Replace the EGR valve

Duane Wong

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• Posted on Jul 17, 2010

SOURCE: How do i do a tune up on a 1996 mercury sable

change the spark plugs, wires, and air filter and maybe the gas filter if needed in order to do a 'tune up' on a 1996 Mercury Sable.

Duane Wong

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• Posted on Aug 03, 2010

SOURCE: how do i change a thermostat on a 1996 mercury

Thermostat-follow the upper radiator thick hose to the thermostatic housing. Removal & Installation 3.0L (2V) To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the engine cooling system into a suitable container.
3. Remove the three thermostat housing bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat O-ring seal.
5. Inspect and clean the sealing surfaces.

1. Install thermostat and o-ring seal.
2. Install thermostat housing bolts; torque to 9 lb-ft (12 Nm).
3. Refill cooling system.
4. Warm-up vehicle and check for leaks.
5. Top off cooling system.

1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water inlet adapter.
3. Remove the bolts, the water outlet adapter and thermostat. Discard the O-ring seal.

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.
2. Install the thermostat with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts to 89 in-lb (10 Nm).
3. Refill the cooling system.
4. Warm-up the vehicle and check for leaks.
5. Top off the cooling system.

1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove battery.
3. Remove power distribution box.
4. Remove battery tray.
5. Disconnect upper radiator hose and place it out of the way.
6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water inlet connection.
7. Remove the two mounting bolts and remove the water inlet connection.
8. Remove the O-ring seal and thermostat from the water pump.
9. Inspect O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.

1. If necessary, install a new O-ring on the inlet connection.
2. Install the thermostat in the water pump and install the inlet housing. Tighten the bolts to 71-106 lb-in (8-12 Nm).
3. Connect the lower radiator hose to the water inlet connection.
4. Install the upper radiator hose.
5. Install battery tray.
6. Install the power distribution box.
7. Install the battery.
8. Refill the engine with coolant.
9. Start the engine and allow the engine to warm up so that the water thermostat opens. Check for leaks.
10. Stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool and top off degas bottle as required to maintain minimum cold fill level.

SOURCE: do you have a diagram of a 1996 mercury sable

There may be an emissions sticker under the hood that has that.