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DOT 3 brake fluid
For a 1997 Mercury Sable : ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
According to the owner Guide , Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid
On a 2001 Mercury Sable : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is near the firewall , in the area of the brake fluid reservoir , in the engine compartment
On a 1996 Mercury Sable : The automatic transaxle ( transmission ) fluid level dipstick is near the firewall and the brake fluid reservoir ( looking from the FRONT of the vehicle it is to the left of the reservoir )
Master cylinder - located at drivers side firewall
Per the Owners Manual, DOT 3 type brake fluid.See "Related Questions" below for moreDOT 3 brake fluid
If you mean the exclamation point and the " P " above the word " BRAKE " in the lower right side of the gauge cluster in a 1998 Mercury Sable that means either the parking brake / emergency brake is on , or the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder in your engine compartment is LOW
Either your parking brake / emergency brake is on or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL is LOW , in the brake master cylinder located in your engine compartment
Check under where the brake fluid goes its hard to get too and you will need a long spouted funnel
According to the 1999 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission fluid ) ( to confirm the type used , it should be engraved in the automatic transmission fluid dipstick )
The Mercury Sable transmission has a fluid capacity of 12 quarts. You can use any SAE certified automatic transmission fluid.