NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Prndl) Problems

3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,000 miles

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1996 Mercury Sable transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 042005

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

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Recall campaign 96V176000 was issued. When engaging the vehicle into park it began to roll. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle does not enage in park and will not pass inspection.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 221999

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic transmission gear broke into the transmission system which almost caused loss of vehicle control.

- White Lake Township, MI, USA

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