There are 2 excellent write-ups on the procedures for replacing the shifter cable, one for floor shift and column shift each, at the Taurus Car Club site.
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It would probably be cheaper to replace the cable, check with your local auto wrecker. This used part should be very inexpensive, compared to repairing it.
The 2000 Mercury Sable starter will have three retaining bolts. There will be two cable retaining nuts on the front of the starter.
first you need to open up the hood, take it into a body shop. they encounter this problem frequently in accidents and such. and then just replace the cable
You don't as it does not have a cable. You replace the speed sensor instead.
A battery terminal or a battery CABLE terminal. If the terminal is gone or destroyed on the battery, you need a new battery. If the cable terminal is terminal, you can buy an after market replacement or a complete new cable with terminal at most any auto parts store.
Look on inner fender--Follow + battery cable should connect to solenoid
Drill a hole and then insulate the hole with a rubber washer so the cable doesn't chafe on the jagged hole.
You have to replace a whole thing, not only a cable
You cannot "fix" it. But you can replace it in about an hour.
it does not have cable, it is vaccuum and acuator motor driven
Depends entirely on make of car. I did it recently on my Taurus, it cost 38 for cable and an hour of my labour.