In all Ford transmissions in Ford Taurus, MURCURY SABLE, and Lincoln models from around 1997 to around 2004, the transmissions were "shredding" the gears, so the transmissions basicly were no good. That's what happend to you, It will cost around $1500-$3000, depending on where you take it to be replaced or repaired.
The O/D OFF warning light in the bottom left of your tachometer on your 1999 Mercury Sable means that the ( OVERDRIVE IS OFF ) * that's the " top gear " of your automatic transmission
On a 2001 Mercury Sable : That's your " CHECK TRANSAXLE " ( transmission ) warning light The warning light is located in the bottom of the tachometer on the left side . If the light stays on take the vehicle in for servicing
According to the 2000 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : That is your check trans-axle ( transmission ) warning light that is located in the bottom / left area of your tachometer ( a problem has been detected , shifting may be restricted ) ( if warning lamp remains on , have your vehicle serviced immediately )
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : The transaxle ( transmission ) is located in the engine compartment , bolted to the engine
That is a "Check transmission light"
Inside the transmission
The Mercury Sable transmission has a fluid capacity of 12 quarts. You can use any SAE certified automatic transmission fluid.
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NO it don't. It is a electronic controlled transmission.
Replace your transmission pump or get a new transmission.
According to the 2000 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid in both types of automatic transaxle / transmission )
Clean the 1994 Sable transmission at a car wash. This will make it easier to find the leak. Keeping the fluid full, check the transmission frequently to see where the leak is.