2002 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2002

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2002 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (63%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

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

Other (0%)

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2002 Mercury Sable engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2002 Mercury Sable

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70000 mi Spent $311 having camshaft synchronizer replaced. There was a "chirp" under the hood and in the driver's side back end. Read this was a chronic problem in 2002 sable and was trying to be proactive. Also asked technician to check serpentine belt tensioner pulley as I read that could also be a problem w/that yr. The tech replaced camshaft synchronizer but not the belt or pulley stating the belt was like new. The "chirp" persisted. Returned to shop and they adjusted belts resulting in horrible noise in serpentine belt area. Service is 24 mos./24,000 mi. warranty. Returned to shop and tech replaced serpentine belt and belt tensioner pulley. Now "chirping" noise is persistent under the hood between first and second gear and shifts hard between first and second gear. 

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2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148800 mi

US $650
Misfire and rough idle. Replaced ignition coil pack, spark plug and wires. Replaced PCV hose. 
175000 mi Ignition coil pack failed again causing one of cylinders to miss when engine cold. Local mechanic replaced it two years ago apparently with cheap aftermarket one 
131600 mi

US $160
Engine had misfire and replaced coil pack fixed it. 
132500 mi

US $47
Idle too high. Replaced air idle bypass valve. Replaced all pcv parts for continued high idle. Repair is now sucessful. High egr pressure sensor detected. Replaced egr pressure sensor valve. Repair was successful. 
133000 mi

US $150
replaced tube outlet hose due to coolant leak. Repair is succesfful. 

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2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

84000 mi

US $800
Replaced water pump and main gasket, as small leak was discovered that "long-term" may turn into big problem. 

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2002 Mercury Sable Engine Problems

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