Component Locations

1986 Mercury Sable LS, 4D SedanSECTION Component Locations
INERTIAL SWITCH LOCATIONS

Model Location
Capri & Mustang
Coupe & Convertible Below Left Trunk Hinge
Hatchback Left Tail Light Trim Panel
Continental & Town Car Left Trunk Hinge Panel
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis
Sedan Left Trunk
Station Wagon Left Storage or Automatic Load Level Compressor Compartment
Escort, EXP, Lynx
Hatchback Right Trunk Panel
Station Wagon Left Rear Storage
Mark VII Left Trunk Hinge
Tempo & Topaz Behind Left Trunk Panel
Taurus & Sable
Station Wagon Rear Lower Corner Pillar Reinforcement
Sedan Left Door Hinge Support
Thunderbird
2.3L Turbo In trunk, right rear wheel. Reach through small hole in trim panel
3.8L & 5.0L Attached to left hand rear wheel, near taillight
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.