# \#sable **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sable/890.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [04 Mercury Sable LS Premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-sable-ls-premium/199874)
**Author:** [@pinkhilliker\_193392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkhilliker_193392)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mercury-sable-ls-premium/199874 "2025-04-14T15:06:50Z")
Hi my name is Melissa. I have a 2004 Mercury sable LS premium, DOHC engine, 3.0, V6. I was driving home the other day and the car just completely shut off. I have confirmed I have good fuel pressure, it has no spark, the… --- ## [Valve noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691 "2024-04-10T03:50:29Z")
My Sable has a 3.5L in it. I thought it has developed lifter noise (normal clicks). Now I understand my car doesn’t have lifters? So, what normally needs to be done with “lifter noise” if the car doesn’t have lifters? --- ## [What's up with my brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-brakes/193742)
**Author:** [@keithdickens\_187630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithdickens_187630)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-brakes/193742 "2023-11-06T21:06:15Z")
We’ve replaced both rear drums and shoes. We bled the brakes until it ran clear and there were no bubbles. But the brakes are still mushy to the floor and inconsistent. Also, after we did the passenger side drum, the bre… --- ## [Battery causing dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641)
**Author:** [@lcaperell90\_186700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lcaperell90_186700)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-causing-dash-lights/192641 "2023-09-04T14:13:02Z")
2004 Sable. Have replaced 3 batteries and the alternator. Looks like have to get yet a 4th battery. Works great for about a month then my dash lights will come on abs brake light engine and gas cap and sometimes my Info … --- ## [94 Mercury Sable - Fan Comes on, Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mercury-sable-fan-comes-on-car-wont-start/76092)
**Author:** [@theprynce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theprynce)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mercury-sable-fan-comes-on-car-wont-start/76092 "2023-05-26T00:11:24Z")
In my Sable, when I turn the key just prior to trying to start the engine (I'm not sure what that position is called, but I'm sure ya'll do!) sometimes the fan by the radiator starts. It's blowing hard enough to move my … --- ## [Car stutters when initially accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-when-initially-accelerating/190124)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-when-initially-accelerating/190124 "2023-05-18T21:59:51Z")
When I’m driving through City at 20 to 30 miles an hour it’s fine. However, as soon as I get outside of town and start accelerating it stutters for two or three times. Doesn’t happen after that. Just seems to happen at t… --- ## [New brake pads squeaking while vehicle rolls at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-squeaking-while-vehicle-rolls-at-slow-speeds/185526)
**Author:** [@brdillon0123\_181740](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brdillon0123_181740)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-squeaking-while-vehicle-rolls-at-slow-speeds/185526 "2022-08-01T12:03:03Z")
My first brake job yesterday went great. I just replaced my front pads and noticed a world of difference, so that’s good news! My issue comes from when I start the car rolling, there is a grinding sound / metal squeaking… --- ## [HVAC issue: Blend door stuck on Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-issue-blend-door-stuck-on-hot/184199)
**Author:** [@Grillstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grillstone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-issue-blend-door-stuck-on-hot/184199 "2022-05-19T22:38:24Z")
Hi! I need some advice on an HVAC issue with a 1999 Mercury Sable. It’s an LS so it has a climate control system (you set a temp rather than just a cold/hot knob) I was driving on a nice warm day with the AC on, and al… --- ## [Strange crunching noises under my dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-crunching-noises-under-my-dashboard/170483)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-crunching-noises-under-my-dashboard/170483 "2020-09-27T13:21:06Z")
Just bought the car two weeks ago. Everything seems to work okay but when I turn the ignition on before I start it, I hear this crunching, like 10 mice are chewing inside the wall type of noise. It also sounds kind of li… --- ## [Strange hum coming from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-coming-from-front-end/170307)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-hum-coming-from-front-end/170307 "2020-09-27T05:54:28Z")
Just replaced the front struts. Had an issue during the procedure with the right side axle intermediate. Had to replace the axle because I pulled it apart. I completed the job successfully but now when I get over 55 mph … --- ## [Output shaft seal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/output-shaft-seal-problem/170280)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/output-shaft-seal-problem/170280 "2020-09-22T19:53:27Z")
Changing the CV shaft & intermediate shaft combo out of my 2008 sable. Could see that the seal was leaking. Bought a seal remover from Harbor Freight. There is a thin piece of tranny that the seal seats up against. In tr… --- ## [99 sable plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sable-plugs/168556)
**Author:** [@Dylan-32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan-32)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sable-plugs/168556 "2020-08-13T16:15:02Z")
I just bought a nice 99 Sable with a 3.0L V-6 U engine. I just replaced the very old Autolite 104 plugs with motocraft platinum sp-432 plugs gapped at 44. The car ran ok before but since the plugs were old I decided to c… --- ## [05 merc sable starts fine but will not drive reverse or even go into low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-merc-sable-starts-fine-but-will-not-drive-reverse-or-even-go-into-low-gear/166432)
**Author:** [@Danielle-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle-34)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-merc-sable-starts-fine-but-will-not-drive-reverse-or-even-go-into-low-gear/166432 "2020-06-30T10:59:30Z")
Please help me, I was running errands today cuz I yake care of my mom she is disabled n it’s her car owned and all neways I’m driving and all of a sudden the care makes a funny like reving down n just completely wont d… --- ## [2001 Mercury Sable running very rough and stalling at lights/stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-running-very-rough-and-stalling-at-lights-stops/165872)
**Author:** [@Terrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-running-very-rough-and-stalling-at-lights-stops/165872 "2020-06-18T22:07:20Z")
I have a 2001 mercury sable, she was a great runner for some time ( has over 200k on odometer) lately she has been idling funny, first she revs high and then suddenly drops low and idles very rough, if it’s in gear she s… --- ## [97 Sable dies at stoplights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sable-dies-at-stoplights/165850)
**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sable-dies-at-stoplights/165850 "2020-06-17T00:35:30Z")
I am a rural mail carrier. It dies after I put mail in the box. Things done to it include, new plugs and wires, new fuel pump, new maf sensor, new o2 sensor, catalytic convertor checked out OK, new gas cap. Today it star… --- ## [Shaking 2000 Mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-2000-mercury-sable/156651)
**Author:** [@SabraNeely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SabraNeely)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-2000-mercury-sable/156651 "2020-01-16T19:54:47Z")
My car started shaking badly side to side while driving about 50 miles per hour. It got worse once I stopped at the light. I thought I had a flat but realized I didn’t once I stopped --- ## [Rough idle, sulfur smell, gas cap venting, "diesels" sometimes when I turn it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-sulfur-smell-gas-cap-venting-diesels-sometimes-when-i-turn-it-off/153945)
**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-sulfur-smell-gas-cap-venting-diesels-sometimes-when-i-turn-it-off/153945 "2019-12-03T02:58:16Z")
97 with 120k, mechanic cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body, still has problems. After shutting off, engine continues to try to run and restart is harder --- ## [2008 Mercury Sable: Steering wheel buttons/controls not working (on right side)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-sable-steering-wheel-buttons-controls-not-working-on-right-side/153089)
**Author:** [@cartalk.com\_158307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.com_158307)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-sable-steering-wheel-buttons-controls-not-working-on-right-side/153089 "2019-11-20T05:06:31Z")
Over the last few days, the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel for radio/phone/Sync stopped responding (as seen in image). The buttons to the left of the wheel work, and the ones tucked behind the ones on th… --- ## [What's ruining my DPFE sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699)
**Author:** [@tskeaton94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tskeaton94)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-ruining-my-dpfe-sensor/106699 "2017-08-08T11:17:26Z")
I made a post before about a hissing sound and smoking and a burning smell and I’ve found the culprit. I found my DPFE sensor popped off the two valves it was connected to and smoking the thing was piping hot. the sensor… --- ## [Mercury Sable 2008 - Driver-side air blows cold, but passenger side hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-sable-2008-driver-side-air-blows-cold-but-passenger-side-hot/150320)
**Author:** [@cartalk.com\_158307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.com_158307)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-sable-2008-driver-side-air-blows-cold-but-passenger-side-hot/150320 "2019-10-09T03:59:03Z")
This just started today. I had the A/C on and blowing around 74, and noticed it wasn’t actually cooling down well at all. I reached over and noticed the passenger side vents were coming out how, where the two vents on my… --- ## [No gears found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gears-found/145088)
**Author:** [@buddhalite\_155125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buddhalite_155125)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gears-found/145088 "2019-07-28T01:10:48Z")
Car starts. Shifter moves. Finds no gears. Up and down the shifter goes…nothing. Ran great - parked it when I got to work - when I went to leave - nothing. Where to start? Sensor? VSS? Linkage (is it a manual linka… --- ## [I have a 2001 mercury sable will not start not the stater or battery or the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-2001-mercury-sable-will-not-start-not-the-stater-or-battery-or-the-fuel-pump/85328)
**Author:** [@jmkasperek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmkasperek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-2001-mercury-sable-will-not-start-not-the-stater-or-battery-or-the-fuel-pump/85328 "2019-04-24T17:14:18Z")
ok the problem is when i try to start it does not fire up but when it does she runs fine its just hard to start at time its not the starter or the fuel pump i hear it click on when the key is turned starter engages and t… --- ## [2003 Mercury Sable panic alarm goes off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-sable-panic-alarm-goes-off-randomly/137501)
**Author:** [@MikeK47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeK47)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-sable-panic-alarm-goes-off-randomly/137501 "2019-04-04T04:23:49Z")
Weird - but the panic alarm on my car seems to go off randomly in the mid-to-late afternoon (often when sun is fairly high in the sky). Mechanic has put it through all testing / diagnostics with no indication of a proble… --- ## [2001 Mercury Sable won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-wont-turn-over/131666)
**Author:** [@sam02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam02)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-wont-turn-over/131666 "2019-01-03T08:31:08Z")
i have a 2001 mercury sable engine will not turn over to start has new battery i even took off starter to have it tested and it works like it should it just clicks and ground cable to battery gets hot any ideas thanks!! --- ## [2001 Mercury sable HEAT NOT WORKING](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-heat-not-working/129636)
**Author:** [@Cameronstanton55\_143929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameronstanton55_143929)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-heat-not-working/129636 "2018-11-26T19:39:33Z")
I have a 2001 mercury sable DOHC and my heat isn’t working anymore. It was blowing on and off or a week, with barely warm air. I just ignored the problem. A couple days ago it wont even blow at all. Whenever I try to eng… --- ## [Car is jerking when going up hills and accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-jerking-when-going-up-hills-and-accelerating/38950)
**Author:** [@louearly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louearly)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-jerking-when-going-up-hills-and-accelerating/38950 "2010-07-19T13:52:51Z")
So when I am driving along and the vehicle is in top gear and I begin to go up a hill and the car needs to downshift to maintain the speed it begins to jerk around like it is having trouble downshifting. Also sometimes w… --- ## [1989 Mercury Sable - needs blower motor controller](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercury-sable-needs-blower-motor-controller/125501)
**Author:** [@Tommy33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-mercury-sable-needs-blower-motor-controller/125501 "2018-09-23T00:28:09Z")
I have a 1989 Mercury Sable 3.8 L my blower motor controller well I only blow on high I can’t find this part anywhere would it possible to switch to manual and just bypass the eatc you --- ## [I have no idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-no-idea/116613)
**Author:** [@Shelby96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby96)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-no-idea/116613 "2018-05-02T15:19:46Z")
I just bought a 1999 Mercury sable GL 2 days ago… everything was fine I’ve driven it to do errands the last 2 days. Today I drove to the dentist about 10 miles (20 round trip) when I got home the car smelt hot, and the … --- ## [2000 Mercury Sable coolant tank overflows without overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-coolant-tank-overflows-without-overheating/115678)
**Author:** [@PaulCooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulCooper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-coolant-tank-overflows-without-overheating/115678 "2018-04-14T18:48:30Z")
Coolant holding tank overflows, engine does not overheat, why is this? --- ## [Whining 1999 Mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-1999-mercury-sable/115581)
**Author:** [@DaceCunningham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaceCunningham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-1999-mercury-sable/115581 "2018-04-14T18:30:09Z")
Car has whining sound at cold start. Whine gets louder on higher rpm. Whining sound seems to lessen as car warms up but never completely disappears. Whining changes sound when parked and manually change gears. Transmissi… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sable/890.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sable)