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2003 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 39 repairs.
2003 Mercury Sable suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (70%)
< $100 (0%)
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.
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Rear shock broke, entering rear cargo area of wagon |
| 89500 mi US $420 |
Replace lower left ball joint |
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $100 |
replaced stabilizer bar links |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Both tie rod ends are shot after about 88k miles. |
| 73000 mi US $680 |
left front coil spring broke as I was drivng down the street repair shop put on two new quick-strut assemblies (left and right) |
| 89000 mi US $1140 |
Broken rear spring, leaking rear strut. Replaced spring, struts, strut mounts and sway bar links; 4 wheel alignment |
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $260 |
Lower passenger ball joint. Probably the result of a large pothole years earlier that destroyed a tire. Never noticed the problem until recently. |
| 126000 mi US $220 |
Replacement of rear strut assembly. Shock mount upper collar rusted causing a thumping sound. Also springs were replaced as part of the repair. Car sits better than before. Thumping more of an noise issue than safety issue at this point. |
| 121000 mi US $400 |
Tie Rods replaced |
| 135000 mi US $1500 |
Tie rod, struts, Tires |
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