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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%)
Chart based on 39 repairs.
2004 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 37 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
| Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014121000 miUS $250 | Ignition coil failure | ||
| Feb 2015124000 miUS $175 | Replace final remaining factory original ignition coil | ||
| Jan 2016143000 miUS $1100 | Catalytic converter failure Shop broke egr connecter replaced but installed incorrect hose, which kept melting. Finally replaced with correct hose and problem fixed. | ||
| Apr 2016148000 miUS $425 | Radiator hose leak caused by worn motor mounts. Replaced all 3 | ||
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201063000 miUS $45 | Rear Window Glass lift supports on tailgate were replaced because they were too weak to keep the rear window glass open. | ||
| Jun 201066000 miUS $5 | Transmission gear selector lights did not illuminate for night driving. The console had to be removed to replace the two 194 burned out bulbs. | ||
| May 201292200 miUS $185 | Right Rear Brake Caliper failed, causing right rear brake to drag continually, destroying pads, and rotor. Removed parts and replaced with rebuilt right rear brake caliper, new rotor and new brake pads. | ||
| Sep 201298000 mi | Drivers door radio speakers quit working. Problem traced to a broken speaker wire in harness located in the drivers door hinge area. A small piece of wire was soldered to the two broken ends which restored speakers function. | ||
| Feb 2014101000 miUS $50 | Car would not start every time if outside temp was 5 F or lower. Starter was rebuilt and a new starter solenoid was installed. After the repair, 3 different times with the temperature below Zero F the car started with no problems. | ||
| Mercury Sable in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201762000 miUS $140 | slight squealing from rear brakes. On inspection, pads were worn out. Replaced discs and pads, purged all brake fluid. Slight pulsing in front brakes. Will inspect with wheels off...and probably replace discs and pads...and purge fluid | ||
| Jun 201764002 miUS $115 | Pulsing brakes. Inspection revealed radial long cracks in front rotors. Installed new front rotors and pads, bled brakes | ||
| Jul 202173000 miUS $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 | ||
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201377000 miUS $750 | replace struts | ||
| Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201064200 miUS $700 | Replacement of right and left lower balljoints | ||
| May 201166000 miUS $345 | replaced starter | ||
| Jun 201166000 miUS $991 | Replaced flywheel | ||
| Oct 201387200 miUS $725 | Crank - no start. Replaced fuel pump and filter. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 2011133600 miUS $300 | Battery keeps running down. Alternator charges fine, replaced Battery twice (once under warranty). Car runs perfectly. Every once in a while at Idle (in drive with accessories on), car feels like it's going to stall but doesn't. Puzzled? | ||
| Dec 2011134000 miUS $159 | Dealer updated software in Computer. They could not duplicate problem. | ||
| Mar 2012135000 miUS $120 | Replaced Alternator. Car may have NOT needed the recent repairs. | ||
| Jul 2012136500 miUS $130 | Add Freon, may have bad Compressor Seal (Front) | ||
| Jun 2013142000 miUS $150 | Rear Wheel Cylinders. | ||
| Feb 2015159000 miUS $280 | Replace Coil on Plug and all Spark Plugs. | ||
| May 2015161100 miUS $125 | Replace Water Pump, Thermostat, Hoses and Coolant. | ||
| Mar 2017175000 miUS $150 | Replaced Caliper. Other one is still original. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Mar 201057000 miUS $800 | Transmission pump & torque converter. | ||
| May 201059000 miUS $1500 | Transmission pump shaft failed. Torque converter failed. | ||
| Aug 201064000 miUS $100 | AC clutch & bearing failure. | ||
| Jun 201181000 miUS $100 | Plugs, & other maintenance performed. One coil appears to be failing as indicated by an intermittent 'miss'. Replacement coil obtained but not yet installed. | ||
| Sep 201182000 miUS $600 | Replaced all four worn struts & sagging springs. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| May 2011101000 miUS $354 | Bad wheel bearings in left front hub. Replaced hub/bearing component. | ||
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201146300 miUS $120 | fuel rail sensor replaced | ||
| Aug 201361900 miUS $650 | Car would start, then shut off. AC compressor noisy. AC compressor along with complete kit replaced. | ||
| Jul 201464200 miUS $100 | Rear stabilizer links rusted out. They were replaced with new ones. | ||
| Aug 201568600 miUS $85 | Spark plugs replaced. | ||
| Apr 201672200 miUS $100 | No. 1 coil replaced. | ||
| Mar 201777000 miUS $100 | broken rear lateral passenger side link, replaced both rear links. | ||
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