A reasonable price quoted for a oil pan, and gasket replaced on a 2003 Mercury Sable is $350. That is professionally done, so they may charge slightly more for labor.
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
I had mine done a couple years ago. If I can remember right, it was about $250.
There is a redesigned transmission vent that should fix this problem.
It could be a thermostat that is stuck open or maybe a bigger problem...like the blend door is either jammed or broken as well.
The 1999 Mercury Sable license plate light and the right side brake light are on the same fuse. If the fuse was bad neither brake light would work. The problem probably is burnt out lightbulbs.
Could be a bad inertia switch.
how much would it cost on a 2004 mercury sable
On a 2000 Mercury Sable : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick would be near the firewall just to the drivers side of the engine ( where the transaxle is bolted to the engine )
I found this site looking for a similar problem for a 96. http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t57249.html
Replace your transmission pump or get a new transmission.