2008 mercury sable wont start. the reverse lights are on, and its in park

Asked by nicklily Nov 18, 2014 at 05:15 PM about the 2008 Mercury Sable Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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It may be something with the shift cable or linkage. If the vehicle thinks it's in reverse it will not start. Try starting the vehicle in neutral. You will probably have to have it looked at by a mechanic so they can verify the shift cable/linkage is properly adjusted.

I did that everything is adjusted right still saying it's in reverse when it's In park. Still no start no crank

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