Clean the battery cables and make sure the wires to the alternator are tight and without corrosion.
On a 2004 Mercury Sable : The battery is in the drivers side of the engine compartment at the front
On a 2001 Mercury Sable : The battery is located in the front of the engine compartment , on the drivers side
The warning light doesn't tell you how healthy the battery is, it tells you if there are any problems with the charging system. A flickering light means charging is intermittant for some reason, so it would be worth checking the alternator or voltage regulator, which might be on the way out. It's worth also checking that the warning light circuit and bulb are ok - if it lights up brightly and continuously when you switch the ignition on, then goes off when you start the engine, it's ok. Hope that helps.
If your alternator is good it should stay running until your engine dies from no fuel.
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your battery was dead.
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On a 2002 Mercury Sable : The fuse panel is below and to the left of the steering wheel , by the brake pedal ( it has a cover on it ) Also , the power distribution box ( which is " live " ) is located at the front of the engine compartment , near the battery
1) the engine oil level is low 2) the engine oil is old - making it very thin, especially after the engine warms up. Likely the oil light is doing its job and calling your attention to the level and condition of the engine oil.
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : The fuse box is below and to the left of the steering wheel , by the brake pedal ( it has a cover on it ) * Also , the Power Distribution Box ( which is " live " ) is located at the front of the engine compartment , near the battery
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : The transaxle ( transmission ) is located in the engine compartment , bolted to the engine
Replace engine cushions