Tag Archives: Sable

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Mercury Sable. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Mercury Sable’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Sable’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Mercury Sable’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Mercury Sable. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Mercury Sable’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Sable’s DRL warning light is on, …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Mercury Sable. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P0116 indicates that your Mercury Sable’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mercury Sable as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Mercury Sable. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …

P0056 is a somewhat common O2 sensor-related OBD2 trouble code. It is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the Mercury Sable as it would any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and almost never …