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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (70%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 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

84000 mi

US $250
Rear shock broke, entering rear cargo area of wagon 
89500 mi

US $420
Replace lower left ball joint 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $100
replaced stabilizer bar links 
89000 mi

US $300
Both tie rod ends are shot after about 88k miles. 
73000 mi

US $680
left front coil spring broke as I was drivng down the street repair shop put on two new quick-strut assemblies (left and right)  
89000 mi

US $1140
Broken rear spring, leaking rear strut. Replaced spring, struts, strut mounts and sway bar links; 4 wheel alignment 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

101000 mi

US $260
Lower passenger ball joint. Probably the result of a large pothole years earlier that destroyed a tire. Never noticed the problem until recently. 
126000 mi

US $220
Replacement of rear strut assembly. Shock mount upper collar rusted causing a thumping sound. Also springs were replaced as part of the repair. Car sits better than before. Thumping more of an noise issue than safety issue at this point. 
121000 mi

US $400
Tie Rods replaced 
135000 mi

US $1500
Tie rod, struts, Tires 

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2003 Mercury Sable Suspension Problems

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