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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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Chart based on 12 repairs.
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1997 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (30%)

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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.

1997 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

Mercury in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

119660 mi
Just wanted to change tires. The mechanic couldn't for he discovered lots of problem with the car. Suspension, steering, wheel alignment etc. so decided to return the car to me. while driving there is a smell of rubber burning, hard to steer, oil leaking etc. 

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1997 Mercury Sable 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercury in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Mar 2011

104000 mi

US $287
Hydraulic brake fluid line crimped; replaced by dealer. 
Dec 2011

108000 mi

US $300
Transmission line rusted out, new one created and installed. 
Mercury in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2017
Aug 2010

93000 mi

US $50
Replaced power steering pump Replaced DPFE 
Dec 2010

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. 
Nov 2011

113800 mi

US $1400
Replaced water pump and engine head gasket. Both leaking. 
Jan 2012

114000 mi

US $300
Brake line had ruptured and others were corroding. All brake lines replaced. 
Apr 2012

123300 mi

US $145
Replaced passenger side rotor and pads. Excessive wear was caused by frozen caliper guide on drivers side causing passenger side to carry all breaking load. Replaced drivers side pads, caliper bracket and caliper guides. 
Mercury in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

US $45
O2 sensor went bad. Replaced. 
Feb 2010

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 Repair Histories

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