2001 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2001

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2001 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2001 Mercury Sable electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

54000 mi

US $67
Sunlight sensor failed causing the lights to constantly remain on day and night with headlight switch in the "Auto" position. Ran EATC self test to determine failed sensor. Sunlight sensor replaced. 
86000 mi replace gate for heat/air stuck closed no cool air just hot air,5 hrs labor,remove dash,etc 
109000 mi

US $597
Heating system doors were stuck and needed to be replaced. This required dismantling the dash to access the problem. 
122000 mi

US $700
Fixed air conditioner leak and replaced rear drum brake pads and fixed transmission leak. 
127000 mi

US $700
and ac repair 
73000 mi

US $125
Bought radio from recycling yard, father (a mechanic) installed it. 
76800 mi

US $400
AC compressor clutch broke. 
83000 mi

US $280
Alternator light came on first cold night in VA. New Alternator ordered from Dealer in NY where Father works. Unfortunately the rebuilt Alternator was defective. Renting car until Father returns with new alternator. 
82315 mi

US $668
Along with finally a WORKING altenator. Ford parts lable the altenators wrong 3x mixing Taurus with Sable. Repairs made for VA inspection oil pan gasket, tie rod ends, struts, wheel alignment. Nothing wrong with parts taken off!!!  Ford Supply Company SCREWED ME 3 rebuilt altenators 2 shipped from NY and 1 from here in Virginia and NONE OF THEM WORKED. Bought a used 2001 Altenator from Salvage yard. It worked drove Sable back to N.Y. to have repair completed. 
136000 mi Was getting heat instead of A/C. Somehow electronically the system was stuck in heat mode. 
142006 mi

US $268
Replace MAF sensor harnessplug and sensor 
167000 mi

US $285
Replaced Bad starter 
72000 mi

US $60
Replaced dash instrument cluster light bulbs. 
76000 mi

US $45
Replace AC/Radio dash assembly. Replacement purchased at a wrecker and installed by shop. 
117000 mi Recall for brake light switch. Brake lights staying on and going off and on by themselves with car off. Kept draining the battery until we found out about the recall and had the problem fixed. 
67000 mi

US $65
Door agar light on-Interior lights stay on. cleaned & Lubricate drivers door latch 

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2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

108100 mi

US $1500
New heater blower motor 
138000 mi

US $65
air compressor froze up, broke serpentine belt, replaced with blank pulley and new belt 
52500 mi I disassembled and cleaned the rusty contacts of the remote mirror switch. 
56000 mi

US $180
a/c clutch was worn and needed to be replaced 
63000 mi

US $55
A schraeder valve in the a/c system became leaky, causing all refrigerant to vent. Both valves were replaced with new ones. 
95000 mi

US $30
replaced switch assy for remote mirrors 
112000 mi

US $80
Electrical issue. Computer replaced. 

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2001 Mercury Sable Electrical Problems

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