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Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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Mercury Sable body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 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

97000 mi

US $365
leaking sunroof -- needed resealing 

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2008 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

119000 mi This car can no longer pass inspection. Rocker panels are rusted totally through and was deemed unrepairable. A local private auto lube/dealership took it as a trade, did not trash it, but put in on their lot to sell. 
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

48000 mi

US $17
Replaced broken driver seat recline handle. 
52000 mi Paint clear coat is fading on rear bumper. 
61500 mi

US $16
Replaced broken driver seat recline handle. 

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2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

160000 mi

US $500
Passenger side cowl and blower motor replaced due to water leakage. 

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2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

85157 mi

US $240
R/R Passenger Door Panel and Installed Missing Panel retainer 
96000 mi Both Front headlights had small crack allowing moisture in clouding up the lenses. I put off long enough since I bought the vehicle and finally had both replaced with OEM's. 

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2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

59000 mi

US $40
Vinyl panel delaminated from inner door panel on 3 of 4 doors. 

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2000 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $48
Car brought to shop with a grinding noise. Shop diagnosed problem as loose exhaust heat shields. Repair consisted of aligning shields, tightening nuts, and road-testing car to confirm that the problem was solved. 
146000 mi

US $169
Water leaked into the front passenger footwell during a rainstorm. Shop replaced the RH cowl screen and installed a rain hat over the cabin air filter as described in a Ford TSB. 
118300 mi

US $100
Significant rust above the right rear wheel well. Significant rust along the lower edge of the right rear side just beneath the door. A friend and I removed the rust and repaired the metal and body. 

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