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2008 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (2%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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2008 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (65%)

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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.

2008 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

Mercury Sable in Arkansas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

19000 mi
Moonroof keeps leaking Suspension rattles and also makes a rubbing noise 

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2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015

63000 mi
A/C weak cooling 
Nov 2015

65700 mi

US $500
Replaced rack and pinion. 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

90500 mi

US $100
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault 
Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

42000 mi

US $26
Replaced blend door motor behind glove box. 
Aug 2015

45900 mi
Replaced blend door motor behind glove box. Replacement motor was free under lifetime warranty. 
Dec 2015

48000 mi

US $17
Replaced broken driver seat recline handle. 
Jun 2016

52000 mi
Replaced blend door motor under lifetime warranty Paint clear coat is fading on rear bumper. 
Oct 2016

54300 mi

US $21
I replaced the Dorman aftermarket blend door motor behind the glove box with a Motorcraft motor (#YH1779). The Dorman was still working but very noisy. This was the 3rd Dorman, and so I gave up and bought the OEM part. 
Sep 2017

61500 mi

US $16
Replaced broken driver seat recline handle. 
Mercury Sable in Missouri, United States
Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

117000 mi
Front sway bar bushings were replaced. There was a persistent squawking coming from the front end over any sort of bump or wave in the road. New sway bar bushings helped the issue but it was ultimately the shocks that needed replacing. Dealer refused to finish repair even though it was agreed to in writing during purchase. 
Mercury Sable in New York, United States
May 2011 - May 2018
Apr 2018

95000 mi

US $700
Steering was “sticking” when I turned left or right. U-joint was replaced. 
Mercury Sable in Florida, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

49000 mi
turbine speed sensor failure. Second time same issue in 12 months. causes transmission to kick gears b/w 1-2. no codes appear until transmission failure and car needs tow. 
Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2015
Sep 2013

106000 mi

US $420
the transmission turbine speed sensor needed to be replaced 
Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2013
Jun 2010

9300 mi
Replaced Entire dash board display and related computer components. Replaced failed compass. Replaced failed rear view mirror electrochromatic unit. Warranty work. Days without car, 6 days.  Failed rear high mount stop light - led light failure on circuit board. Warranty work.  
Nov 2010 Failed drivers side rear door seal. Replaced under warranty. Seal no longer fit the frame.  Failed passenger side front door seal. Warranty work. Seal no longer fit the frame.  
Dec 2010

14643 mi
mutiple failed led lamps on various dash board components. AND TSP Technical Service Bulletin on front struts making clunking noise. 5th time this has been addressed. Warranty work. Days without car, 5 days.  
Jan 2011

15576 mi
Failed power steering, will not turn to the left without considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. Failed power steering, will not turn to the leftwithout considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. 
Jan 2012

16043 mi
Both rear wheel bearings failed - warranty repair to replace both. One half day for repair. 
Mar 2013

29000 mi

US $278
Left front strut Jouncer Bumper was cracked and was replaced. 
Jul 2013

30000 mi
Manufacturer defect in left front strut housing causes frequent wheel alignment issues. Car needed a wheel alignment. Car has had 9 wheel alignments in Also steering wheel was off center. Also damaging strut and causing premature wear. 
Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

35000 mi
hood release defective 
Mercury Sable in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2017
Nov 2011

55000 mi
LF seat heater inop. 
Jan 2012

60000 mi
R side mirror goes all the way up when unlocking with remote. 
Oct 2013

80200 mi

US $50
Replaced worn lf and rf stabilizer bar end links. 
Jun 2014

88000 mi
Blend door motor 
Nov 2014

98900 mi

US $25
Rear stabilizer bar end links. 
Aug 2015

113300 mi

US $300
Rear shocks. 
Mercury Sable in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016

67000 mi

US $1400
Cooler for automatic transmission had leak. Replaced by dealer 
May 2020

169000 mi

US $823
Replaced all four brake disks and pads 
Mercury Sable in New York, United States
Jan 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2010

40000 mi

US $35
Erratic transmission operation. Long delay or slip between 1st and 2nd gear, worse when cold. Sometimes "thuds" into 2nd. Problem has existed since last July. Dealer won't admit there is an issue. 
Mercury Sable in Missouri, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2013

88000 mi

US $100
Replaced drivers front strut bearing and strut under extended warranty. Passenger side now does the same, need to go back to have it replaced as well. Both rear shocks need to be replaced too. Both power mirror motors replaced. Both motors would not correctly return to the memory position. Took over 5 days to diagnose. Drivers side seat warmer in the cushion replaced. Common problem for this car. Suspension makes creaking noise when cold upon acceleration. Dealer could not find the noise. It has now gotten worse and I will be bringing it back in. 
Oct 2014

106200 mi

US $100
Caliper replaced, making squeaking noise Broken rear spring 
Apr 2015

118000 mi

US $450
Control arm replaced Both tie-rod ends replaced 
Apr 2016

130300 mi

US $100
Two motor mounts failed 
Jun 2016

132000 mi
Ball joint bad. Replaced control arm. 
Oct 2016

134700 mi

US $175
2 rear struts replaced due to knocking and one front strut mount replaced due to a loud banging noise. 

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