1996 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 1996

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1996 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Chart based on 8 repairs.
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1996 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1996 Mercury Sable 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercury in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010

158000 mi
Passenger window rolled down, would not roll back up. 
Jan 2011

163000 mi
Constant power draw on battery, battery would be drained within 12 hours. Fixed by pulling the fuse for the daytime running lamps. 
May 2011

163000 mi
Unrepaired problems were the air pump, ignition actuator rod,  catalytic converters. Transmission slipping, makes car unsafe to drive. 
Mercury in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
Aug 2011

161000 mi

US $266
Driver aide wheel bearing needed replacing. 
Oct 2011

161300 mi

US $500
one cylinder had a miss that was corrected. 
Jun 2012

168000 mi
car was in safety mode disengaging first gear. 

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1996 Mercury Sable Repair Histories

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