2003 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2003

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2003 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Mercury Sable electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (78%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

76000 mi

US $800
Alternator was replaced Power drivers window not working, replaced relay in switch 
79000 mi

US $420
heat not working. replaced actuator, also flushed cooling system 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

132000 mi

US $600
Trunk wouldn't automatically open, it always had to be unlocked with a key. Also, my front headlight was dim--not burnt out, just uncharacteristically dim. 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $260
Hose/piping to AC dryer developed a leak requiring the replacement of the hose plus the evacuation of the system and re-charging with Freon and PAG 46 oil.  
116700 mi

US $226
A broken wire between the body and the door panel cause all the windows to stop working. Drivers window was broken in the down position which required a more immediate repair during the Spring rainy season. 
109000 mi

US $150
replaced starter 
115000 mi

US $250
sudden dead battery 
126300 mi

US $150
Fan motor only worked on high. replaced resistor fixed problem. 
155000 mi

US $295
Bad blower motor 

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2003 Mercury Sable Electrical Problems

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