Check the Owner's Manual that came with the vehicle for information specific to the car.
Mercon V is also cited as appropriate to most late model Ford vehicles.
The Mercury Sable transmission has a fluid capacity of 12 quarts. You can use any SAE certified automatic transmission fluid.
According to the 2000 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid in both types of automatic transaxle / transmission )
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 )
According to the 1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON-V automatic transmission 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
According to the 2004 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid ( according to the 1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide )
According to the 2000 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
According to the 1997 Mercury Sable Owner Guide , Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used for the power steering fluid
According to the 1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
According to the 2002 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
The automatic transmission ( transaxle ) fluid dipstick is near the firewall where the transmission is bolted to the rear of the engine