| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area
Engine (2%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (38%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 47 repairs.
2008 Mercury Sable suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi | Front sway bar bushings were replaced. There was a persistent squawking coming from the front end over any sort of bump or wave in the road. New sway bar bushings helped the issue but it was ultimately the shocks that needed replacing. Dealer refused to finish repair even though it was agreed to in writing during purchase. |
| 95000 mi US $700 |
Steering was “sticking” when I turned left or right. U-joint was replaced. |
| 65700 mi US $500 |
Replaced rack and pinion. |
| 88000 mi US $100 |
Replaced drivers front strut bearing and strut under extended warranty. Passenger side now does the same, need to go back to have it replaced as well. Both rear shocks need to be replaced too. Suspension makes creaking noise when cold upon acceleration. Dealer could not find the noise. It has now gotten worse and I will be bringing it back in. |
| 106200 mi US $100 |
Broken rear spring |
| 118000 mi US $450 |
Control arm replaced Both tie-rod ends replaced |
| 132000 mi | Ball joint bad. Replaced control arm. |
| 134700 mi US $175 |
2 rear struts replaced due to knocking and one front strut mount replaced due to a loud banging noise. |
| 80200 mi US $50 |
Replaced worn lf and rf stabilizer bar end links. |
| 98900 mi US $25 |
Rear stabilizer bar end links. |
| 113300 mi US $300 |
Rear shocks. |
| 15576 mi | Failed power steering, will not turn to the left without considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. Failed power steering, will not turn to the leftwithout considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. |
| 20800 mi | Both rear wheel bearings failed - warranty repair to replace both. One half day for repair. |
| 29000 mi US $278 |
Left front strut Jouncer Bumper was cracked and was replaced. |
| 30000 mi | Manufacturer defect in left front strut housing causes frequent wheel alignment issues. Car needed a wheel alignment. Car has had 9 wheel alignments in Also steering wheel was off center. Also damaging strut and causing premature wear. |
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