2005 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2005

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2005 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $1500
Transmission went out and needed to be replaced 

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2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

129000 mi

US $3100
torque converter and transmission fluid pump were replaced and while in there, the transmission pads were replaced. The car is driving now, but there is a transmission fluid leak. In theory, it will be fixed by the transmission shop for free. Transmission shop went under. Another place fixed the problem. It was a bushing in the torque converter. 
189000 mi

US $100
Replaced the transmission valve body because the transmission wasn't shifting into overdrive. 

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