One of the best automatic transmission fluids for the 90's Ford products is VALVOLINE MAXLIFE DEXTRON MERCRON it is designed for the older higher mileage vehcles it has special additives to help keep the seals soft and also helps keep the valves in the tranny working smoothly
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : The transaxle ( transmission ) is located in the engine compartment , bolted to the engine
yes
The Mercury Sable transmission has a fluid capacity of 12 quarts. You can use any SAE certified automatic transmission fluid.
Inside the transmission
NO it don't. It is a electronic controlled transmission.
According to the 2000 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON - V , automatic transmission fluid in both types of automatic transaxle / transmission )
On the transmission.
In a 1998 Mercury Sable : The transaxle is the transmission on your front wheel drive Mercury Sable it is located in the engine compartment , on the drivers side , bolted to the engine
Replace your transmission pump or get a new transmission.
Mercon V
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 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 )