I haven't done one of these is years, but... Did you turn the cylinder to the 'RUN' position?
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The ignition switch cylinder is bad.Not a hard job to replace.See "Related Questions" below for more
The 1991 Mercury Sable ignition switch is held in place with a retaining ring. Loosen the retaining ring. Pull the ignition switch out. Remove the wiring harness from the rear of the ignition switch. Reverse the process to install the new ignition switch.
I believe that wire is for the key is in the ignition warning buzzer! Not 100%, but 90%.
Where is ignition control module on a 2001 mercury sable
Your Ford/Mercury dealer can get the code. See "Related Questions" below for instructions on changing the lock cylinder
I would "start" with the ignition key switch/cylinder in the steering column.The "Related Questions" below writes about it on the Taurus/Sable, but I'm extremely confident it's relevant to most Ford products...
Make sure the switch is plugged up correctly, and not up or down just A little,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, If correct, you got the wrong switch.
Answercheck the solenoid wire at started for power when switch at start position.If no power, check neutral safety switch, or main ignition switch on steering column under dash.NOT the key tumbler assembly it has a rod that goes down column to the ignition switch
how do i change out a power steering switch on a 2001 mercury sable with a 3.0 engine?
location for fuse, and relay switch on a Mercury Sable
The 1993 Mercury Sable backup light relay switch can be found beneath the drivers side dashboard. The backup light relay switch will be above the accelerator pedal.
On a 1996 Mercury Sable : The fuel pump shut off switch ( inertia switch ) is in the trunk , behind the trunk liner on the passenger side ( there is an access hole )