The price of repairs can vary a lot by location. The estimate to replace the fuel pump on a 1992 Mercury Sable is between $478 and $727. The estimate for the fuel filter replacement is $115 to $150. Both estimates include parts and labor, but not tax.
Replace the spark plugs and wires. Replace the fuel filter.
Replace your transmission pump or get a new transmission.
The air intake filter assembly would be connected to the throttle body.
i think i had the same problem in my 97 mercury sable ,,,mine turned out to be a transmission problem. .i would also check fuel filter ,,its located in the lower rear quarter panel
The 1995 Mercury Sable would have come from the factory with ( 5W-30 ) oil in the engines
replace the fuel filter and the accelerator cable to the throtle body
Originally it would have used green so stick with green. However if the system is totally flushed out you can replace the green with yellow.
According to the 2003 Mercury Sable owners manual : It depends on which engine you have The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine and it's flex fuel version take the Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter so the answer would be YES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The 3.0 liter DOHC " Duratec " engine takes the Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter so the answer would be NO
Check under the hood by the right shock absorber tower or along the frame rail under the car towards to rear
If you DIY it will cost around $175. If you pay someone to do it expect to pay around $500. This is a labour intensive repair.
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.
Could be a bad inertia switch.