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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%)
Chart based on 429 repairs.
Mercury Sable other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 12 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
| 28000 mi | Replaced 2 rims because chrome was peeling. |
| 90800 mi US $100 |
The numbers on the entry keypad were fading; specifically the ones used often. The entire keypad was replaced. |
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | hood release defective |
| 15500 mi | 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. |
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 63000 mi US $45 |
Rear Window Glass lift supports on tailgate were replaced because they were too weak to keep the rear window glass open. |
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $80 |
Hood latch inoperative--lubed & adjusted. |
2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 141937 mi | Replace wiper pump hose |
| 67000 mi US $65 |
Window washer hoses leaking-replaced all. |
2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | Driver's seat belt would not retract properly. Belt was found to have a twist inside the trim, which precluded proper retraction. This was an assembly defect. Remounting the belt by the vehicle owner removed the twist and restored belt retraction. |
2000 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 104000 mi US $153 |
Rear wheel came off, at freeway speeds. Last shop to have that wheel off was the dealer, needless to say I won't be going back there. Replaced lug studs, lug nuts. Mechanic also checked and tightened all lug nuts. |
| 105000 mi US $190 |
Two lug studs broken on the same wheel that had come off before, mechanic determined the holes in the rim had been bored out from previous problem, replaced rim, all lug studs and bolts. |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
Finally replaced the entire wheel hub in the back driver side. thus far lug studs have held |
1997 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| 119660 mi | while driving there is a smell of rubber burning, hard to steer, oil leaking etc. |
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