1997 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 1997

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1997 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (25%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

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

Other (8%)

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1997 Mercury Sable engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Mercury Sable 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

93000 mi

US $50
Replaced DPFE 
105000 mi

US $480
Engine timing cover was warped and leaking coolant externally. Timing cover machined true and reinstalled, gasket replaced, water pump replaced, serpentine belt replaced. 
113800 mi

US $1400
Replaced water pump and engine head gasket. Both leaking. 
107000 mi

US $45
O2 sensor went bad. Replaced. 
110000 mi

US $100
Another O2 sensor. That makes 3 of 4. I can't think of any other sensors that have not gone bad and been replaced in the last 10 months. 

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1997 Mercury Sable Engine Problems

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