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2009 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2009 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Oct 2011

30000 mi
REPLACED UPPER FRONT STRUT MOUNTS AND STRUTS 
Jan 2012

32000 mi
Transmission cooling lines were replaced under original manufacturer's warranty. The vehicle was making a slight grinding noise when shifted from one gear to the next at approximately 35 mph at part throttle only. 
Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

88400 mi

US $820
Had leak - something to do with condenser. It and connection into it had to be replaced. 
Sep 2016

90000 mi

US $90
broken bracket of pipe going into muffler 
Feb 2017

92000 mi

US $870
Don't remember name of parts -- 1 of 6 "something" was misfiring (red engine warning light on) and needed replacing. Because the repair was fairly labor-intensive in requiring removal of a large part and the working life of the parts was near to estimated end point, I replaced all 6. Major cost was for the labor and I think the parts were only about $180). [Note: probably ignition coils.] 
Sep 2017

97000 mi

US $365
leaking sunroof -- needed resealing 
Oct 2021

122000 mi

US $1700
Sway bar replaced in front; needed it in back but unable to replace because of rust. So repair was partially successful but not completely successful. 
Jun 2022

129000 mi

US $750
Cracked seals within transmission so all transmission fluid had leaked out (can't remember the exact name of the seals). Both seals replaced and transmission fluid added. 3rd visit to address water leaks into car -- finally seems to be fixed. 1st visit told that problem was due to squirrel or rats' nest. 2nd visit still didn't solve problem. 3rd visit they cleared out an obstruction of drain on passenger front side and appears to be fixed. 
Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Feb 2015
Feb 2010

22000 mi
Both front struts "Clunking" over small bumps. Replaced both strut assemblies. 
May 2010

25000 mi
Short in the L.E.D. tail light system 
Jun 2010

28000 mi
Rear vent in arm rest replaced Replaced 2 rims because chrome was peeling. 
Oct 2013

90800 mi

US $100
The front dash louvers would not hold position under max airflow. They were replaced under warranty. The numbers on the entry keypad were fading; specifically the ones used often. The entire keypad was replaced. 
Jun 2014

111000 mi

US $700
Condenser Leaking. Replaced. 
Aug 2014

115200 mi

US $220
Right wheel bearing noisy. Replaced both front wheel bearings and stabilizer bar links while I was at it. 

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