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2004 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

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

Other (3%)

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2004 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014

121000 mi

US $250
Ignition coil failure 
Feb 2015

124000 mi

US $175
Replace final remaining factory original ignition coil 
Jan 2016

143000 mi

US $1100
Catalytic converter failure Shop broke egr connecter replaced but installed incorrect hose, which kept melting. Finally replaced with correct hose and problem fixed. 
Apr 2016

148000 mi

US $425
Radiator hose leak caused by worn motor mounts. Replaced all 3 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010

63000 mi

US $45
Rear Window Glass lift supports on tailgate were replaced because they were too weak to keep the rear window glass open.  
Jun 2010

66000 mi

US $5
Transmission gear selector lights did not illuminate for night driving. The console had to be removed to replace the two 194 burned out bulbs. 
May 2012

92200 mi

US $185
Right Rear Brake Caliper failed, causing right rear brake to drag continually, destroying pads, and rotor. Removed parts and replaced with rebuilt right rear brake caliper, new rotor and new brake pads. 
Sep 2012

98000 mi
Drivers door radio speakers quit working. Problem traced to a broken speaker wire in harness located in the drivers door hinge area. A small piece of wire was soldered to the two broken ends which restored speakers function. 
Feb 2014

101000 mi

US $50
Car would not start every time if outside temp was 5 F or lower. Starter was rebuilt and a new starter solenoid was installed. After the repair, 3 different times with the temperature below Zero F the car started with no problems. 
Mercury Sable in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

62000 mi

US $140
slight squealing from rear brakes. On inspection, pads were worn out. Replaced discs and pads, purged all brake fluid. Slight pulsing in front brakes. Will inspect with wheels off...and probably replace discs and pads...and purge fluid 
Jun 2017

64002 mi

US $115
Pulsing brakes. Inspection revealed radial long cracks in front rotors. Installed new front rotors and pads, bled brakes 
Jul 2021

73000 mi

US $750
Classic "Crank, No Start". Fast Cranking, full spark, no fuel. Emergency fuel cut-off switch checked. Gas Tank Full. No fuel pump sound when turning the ignition switch "ON". Removed tank and replaced fuel pump. Running perfectly since then. Note: The car was sitting inside a heated garage for 19 months without running just before the problem started 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

77000 mi

US $750
replace struts 
Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
Nov 2010

64200 mi

US $700
Replacement of right and left lower balljoints 
May 2011

66000 mi

US $345
replaced starter 
Jun 2011

66000 mi

US $991
Replaced flywheel 
Oct 2013

87200 mi

US $725
Crank - no start. Replaced fuel pump and filter. 
Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2018
Nov 2011

133600 mi

US $300
Battery keeps running down. Alternator charges fine, replaced Battery twice (once under warranty). Car runs perfectly. Every once in a while at Idle (in drive with accessories on), car feels like it's going to stall but doesn't. Puzzled? 
Dec 2011

134000 mi

US $159
Dealer updated software in Computer. They could not duplicate problem. 
Mar 2012

135000 mi

US $120
Replaced Alternator. Car may have NOT needed the recent repairs. 
Jul 2012

136500 mi

US $130
Add Freon, may have bad Compressor Seal (Front) 
Jun 2013

142000 mi

US $150
Rear Wheel Cylinders. 
Feb 2015

159000 mi

US $280
Replace Coil on Plug and all Spark Plugs. 
May 2015

161100 mi

US $125
Replace Water Pump, Thermostat, Hoses and Coolant. 
Mar 2017

175000 mi

US $150
Replaced Caliper. Other one is still original. 
Mercury Sable in Florida, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2012
Mar 2010

57000 mi

US $800
Transmission pump & torque converter. 
May 2010

59000 mi

US $1500
Transmission pump shaft failed. Torque converter failed. 
Aug 2010

64000 mi

US $100
AC clutch & bearing failure. 
Jun 2011

81000 mi

US $100
Plugs, & other maintenance performed. One coil appears to be failing as indicated by an intermittent 'miss'. Replacement coil obtained but not yet installed. 
Sep 2011

82000 mi

US $600
Replaced all four worn struts & sagging springs. 
Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
May 2011

101000 mi

US $354
Bad wheel bearings in left front hub. Replaced hub/bearing component. 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2017
Nov 2011

46300 mi

US $120
fuel rail sensor replaced 
Aug 2013

61900 mi

US $650
Car would start, then shut off. AC compressor noisy. AC compressor along with complete kit replaced. 
Jul 2014

64200 mi

US $100
Rear stabilizer links rusted out. They were replaced with new ones. 
Aug 2015

68600 mi

US $85
Spark plugs replaced. 
Apr 2016

72200 mi

US $100
No. 1 coil replaced. 
Mar 2017

77000 mi

US $100
broken rear lateral passenger side link, replaced both rear links. 

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