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1999 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

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

Other (0%)

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1999 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

Mercury in Kansas, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013

126700 mi

US $600
rear struts replaced 
Mercury in Kansas, United States
Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
Aug 2013

110000 mi

US $175
AC blew hot air. Replaced an AC relay and evac and recharge 
Oct 2013

111700 mi

US $175
Replacement of AC/Heater vent door actuator 
Jan 2014

115300 mi

US $60
Vacuum leak...replaced bad hoses and plastic elbow connector 
Mercury in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Jan 2013

118360 mi

C $300
new right side ball joint 
Nov 2013

116560 mi

C $2000
trans started making noise and puking oil; needed complete rebuild! 
Mercury in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2014
Sep 2012

130000 mi

US $600
needed new pads, rotors and wheel cylinders. 
Dec 2013

139000 mi
Car would not start after a 70-minute trip. Later started (at last) and then diagnosed as possile contaminant in fuek tank. I added dry-gas product and high test gas for two tanks. 
Feb 2014

139000 mi

US $45
Car would not start. Thought fuel pump bad. Shop could not duplicate starting problem. At home again did not start. 
Mercury in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

163000 mi

US $55
Crack in top part of engine-Mechanics used a sealant to stop the crack from spreading. Was told eventually would have to bring it back for engine repair. Decided to trade car in for a 2008 Honda Civic. 

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1999 Mercury Sable 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercury in Maryland, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2010
Apr 2010

70000 mi

US $213
Rear brake caliper frozen 
Jul 2010

75000 mi

US $700
Intermittent failure to engage 1st gear when transmission warm. 
Mercury in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010

130000 mi

US $160
Regular mechanic discovered leaking in rebuilt-engine frost plugs - same problem that required engine replacement earlier. The engine shop replacing our old engine(@ 1/2 the dealer price) did the fix under warranty(10 x longer than dealer) Transmission started acting funny. Speed sensor needed to be replaced 
Oct 2011

142000 mi

US $600
Car started having problems starting with a hot engine. Eventually died and needed new starter. 
Jul 2014

162000 mi

US $400
New water pump 
Mercury in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Oct 2010
Jul 2009

118000 mi

US $400
Radiator leak. 

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1999 Mercury Sable 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercury in Washington, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014

121000 mi

US $80
The alternator had to be replaced. 

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