2004 Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2004

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2004 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

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

Other (3%)

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2004 Mercury Sable engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

73000 mi

US $750
Classic "Crank, No Start". Fast Cranking, full spark, no fuel. Emergency fuel cut-off switch checked. Gas Tank Full. No fuel pump sound when turning the ignition switch "ON". Removed tank and replaced fuel pump. Running perfectly since then. Note: The car was sitting inside a heated garage for 19 months without running just before the problem started 
121000 mi

US $250
Ignition coil failure 
124000 mi

US $175
Replace final remaining factory original ignition coil 
143000 mi

US $1100
Catalytic converter failure Shop broke egr connecter replaced but installed incorrect hose, which kept melting. Finally replaced with correct hose and problem fixed. 
148000 mi

US $425
Radiator hose leak caused by worn motor mounts. Replaced all 3 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

87200 mi

US $725
Crank - no start. Replaced fuel pump and filter. 
81000 mi

US $100
Plugs, & other maintenance performed. One coil appears to be failing as indicated by an intermittent 'miss'. Replacement coil obtained but not yet installed. 
159000 mi

US $280
Replace Coil on Plug and all Spark Plugs. 
161100 mi

US $125
Replace Water Pump, Thermostat, Hoses and Coolant. 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

46300 mi

US $120
fuel rail sensor replaced 
68600 mi

US $85
Spark plugs replaced. 

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2004 Mercury Sable Engine Problems

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