You may have a real hard time finding the dashkit for a car with the electronic climate controls - I have not heard of anyone finding one for the 1996-1999 generation of Taurus/Sable, including my own efforts.
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mercury sable
Where is ignition control module on a 2001 mercury sable
it is inside your trans
PCM stands for Powertrain Control Module on a Mercury Sable
What is a gem module for 1999 mercury sable? And what does it control?
To replace the 1996 V6 Mercury Sable climate control and take out the old control, you will need to remove the covering below the steering wheel and dashboard. Then, access the climate control in the instrument panel and remove the old control.
how do i change out a power steering switch on a 2001 mercury sable with a 3.0 engine?
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : Relay # 30 is the Powertrain Control Module ( PCM ) relay
In a 1989 Mercury Sable : Both the 3.0 and the 3.8 litre V6 engines have a timing CHAIN
Mercury Sable was created in 1986.
I was looking at the 2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide and it mentions a TRACTION CONTROL on / off switch located to the right of the instrument cluster
On the top of firewall on passenger side of engine bay.