1996 Mercury Sable Drive Acts Like Neutral

1996 MERCURY SABLE
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DONNANNEMAN
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I recently bought a 1996 Sable 110,000 miles. On two occasions the cara has failed to move forward when in drive after stopping at light. Both times it has driven fine after pulling selector to "2". Had transmission fluid and filtrer replaced after first episode.

Any thoughts out there?

Thanks

Don
Dec 28, 2006 at 12:56 AM
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MERLIN2021
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these cars have had more TSB's written about transmission than any other. See if you can locate the control module it it triangular and is held on by 3 bolts. It has a powerful spring inside but you need to get this off and clean it out. You will loose a small amout of fluid doing this but after you reinstall it it may help. Insall it with even pressure don't let it slip off center! Don't forget me Vote!
Mar 5, 2007 at 6:51 AM

Suggested Repair

Remove and clean the triangular transmission control module held by three bolts, including the spring area. Expect a small fluid loss, then reinstall it centered with even pressure so it does not slip off center.

Conversation Summary

A 1996 Mercury Sable owner reports the car sometimes will not move in Drive after stopping, then drives normally after selecting 2. Fluid and filter were already replaced. The expert notes many transmission TSBs and recommends cleaning the triangular control module and reinstalling it evenly and centered.

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