Key Programming: Mercury Sable 1999-2005
Mercury Sable 1999-2005 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Mercury Sable for the year 1999 to 2005.
Except Lincoln LS before 2002 (must use OEM Programmer or aftermarket programming tool)
To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the LOCK position to RUN.
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the LOCK position and RUN. NOTE: The eighth turn must end in the RUN position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. NOTE: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited.
Focus 2000-2007 Close doors, buckle seat belts, off to on 4x, tone, then depress remote button
About Mercury Sable
The midsize front-wheel-drive Mercury Sable returns for the 2005 model year with a more compact lineup and two new body colors. On LS models, a leather and wood steering wheel is now standard. Leather seating surfaces, automatic climate control, and automatic headlights are all part of the new LS Premium Package.
The Sable and its Ford Taurus cousin were restyled for the 2000 model year. Ford’s version is by far the most popular. The Sable is almost certainly nearing the end of its lifecycle, but Mercury has introduced a new Montego sedan for 2005 and will offer a new Milan sedan in 2006.
Despite its close relationship to the Taurus, the Sable has a more conservative and traditional appearance. It has a vertical-bar grille that is chrome-plated. The Sable is one of the longest midsize sedans on the market, with a 108.5-inch wheelbase and an overall length just under 200 inches.
The Sable has 16-inch all-season tires and six-spoke aluminum wheels on the LS models. On LS models, fog lamps and bodyside moldings with bright inserts are standard.
The Sable sedan can seat either five or six people. Sedans with five seats have a floor-mounted gearshift and a front center console. Six-passenger models have a flip-fold center seat that can be configured to include a front center armrest with cup and coin holders, as well as cassette storage.
A cassette player, air conditioning, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry, and power windows, locks, and mirrors are all standard features on the GS. A six-speaker Mach audio system with a six-CD changer is available as an option. The trunk volume of the Sable is 16 cubic feet, and the rear seatback splits 60/40 for additional cargo space. The LS is available with a Platinum Edition package.
Buyers can select between two 3.0-liter V-6 engines. The GS’s overhead valve V-6 produces 153 horsepower. In the LS, a more powerful dual-overhead-cam V-6 produces 201 hp. Both engines are paired with a four-speed automatic transmission with adaptive shift control programming. Mercury also offers a 155-hp flexible-fuel version of the overhead-valve V-6.
The front airbags deploy at one of two inflation levels depending on the severity of the crash and whether or not the seat belts are buckled. Front occupants can opt for side-impact airbags. The LS comes standard with antilock brakes, while the GS has them as an option. Front seat belt pretensioners and retractors take up slack in the event of a collision.
