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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 429 repairs.
Mercury Sable brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (63%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 106200 mi US $100 |
Caliper replaced, making squeaking noise |
| 169000 mi US $823 |
Replaced all four brake disks and pads |
2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $275 |
Rear brake cylinder replaced, rotors turned, front & back. Rear brake master cylinder replaced, rotors turned, front & back. |
2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $970 |
Fluid leaking into drums |
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $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 |
| 64002 mi US $115 |
Pulsing brakes. Inspection revealed radial long cracks in front rotors. Installed new front rotors and pads, bled brakes |
| 92200 mi US $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. |
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $150 |
Rear Wheel Cylinders. |
| 175000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Caliper. Other one is still original. |
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $427 |
car stuck in park , replaced brake light switch pigtail, when under hard braking, car shuddered, replaced front calipers, pads and rotors |
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $60 |
Frozen LF caliper....replaced caliper and brake hose. |
| 98000 mi | wheel cylinders were leaking; did a complete rear brake job (drum, shoes, wheel cylinders) |
2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77810 mi $40 |
Changed brake pads and machined rotors. |
| 126000 mi US $315 |
I replaced the front calipers and rotors and pads. |
2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $150 |
Same issue, brake light warning came on. |
2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $800 |
Brake Cylinder Booster FAILED |
| 55000 mi US $55 |
ABS ring on driver's side axle rusted and lost a tooth. Axle replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Rear wheel brake cylinder had locked up. |
| 109000 mi US $650 |
Replaced front pads, rotors, right rear wheel cylinder |
| 121000 mi US $250 |
Two brake lines rusted through, had to be replaced between proportioning valve and rear. |
| 122800 mi US $200 |
Changed master cylinder. Was leaking fluid |
| 135200 mi US $300 |
Replaced calipers, rotors and pads on front wheels. |
2000 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 141000 mi US $120 |
Wheel speed sensor drivers front has bad signal. |
| 155700 mi US $70 |
Mechanic found and replaced frozen rear wheel cylinder. |
| 98000 mi | ABS issue, would cause indicator light to stay on. Caused ABS and Traction Control to not function when it occurred. Likely a failed sensor. |
2000 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 110000 mi US $130 |
Rear brakes seized open, front brakes needed at least pads. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
Brake line had ruptured and others were corroding. All brake lines replaced. |
| 123300 mi US $145 |
Replaced passenger side rotor and pads. Excessive wear was caused by frozen caliper guide on drivers side causing passenger side to carry all breaking load. Replaced drivers side pads, caliper bracket and caliper guides. |
1999 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| 130000 mi US $600 |
needed new pads, rotors and wheel cylinders. |
1999 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 70000 mi US $213 |
Rear brake caliper frozen |
1998 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| 71000 mi US $300 |
Brake line had rusted through and brakes almost completely stopped responding over the course of a day |
1997 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 104000 mi US $287 |
Hydraulic brake fluid line crimped; replaced by dealer. |
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