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2005 Mercury Sable repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 25 repairs.
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2005 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States
Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

177000 mi

US $40
A/C compressor went bad. Mechanic first thought it was a bad fuse. I decided not to fix it, as I was having power steering and alternator issues with the car as well. 
Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States
May 2010 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

83000 mi
CEL on. Auto parts store read code--nothing clearly wrong--and reset it. Light stayed off for the weeks or so before the car was traded. 

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2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2014
Nov 2011

71000 mi

US $617
Had to replace the "smart junction box". Interior lights would not shut off. Digital dash display would constantly scroll through "door ajar, trunk open, etc"". 
Apr 2013

79300 mi

US $350
exhaust pipe replacement 
Aug 2013

81000 mi
Exhaust system flex pipe, replaced faulty clamp Clamp repair unsuccessful. Return to have exhaust repaired. Welded the exhaust together. 
Apr 2014

84000 mi

US $485
Alternator failed, Difficult to replace 
Mercury Sable in Vermont, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

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. 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

143300 mi

US $300
Bad struts 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

96700 mi

US $250
Exhaust repair - replaced passenger side flex joint. Common repair to Taurus/Sable models I'm told. 
May 2013

106000 mi

US $275
Rear brake cylinder replaced, rotors turned, front & back. Rear brake master cylinder replaced, rotors turned, front & back. 
Nov 2013

114000 mi

US $314
Replaced Fuel Pressure Sensor 
Dec 2016

151000 mi

US $370
Oil leak coming from pan. Cleaned pan & replaced gasket. 
Nov 2017

160000 mi

US $500
Passenger side cowl and blower motor replaced due to water leakage. 
Mercury Sable in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2017
Feb 2017

119000 mi

US $1500
Transmission went out and needed to be replaced 
Nov 2017

128000 mi

US $600
Alternator 

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2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2016
Mar 2016

106000 mi

US $970
Fluid leaking into drums Ac short cycling and not cooling Misfiring, codes for cylinder 6 and an o2 sensor. Fuel injector cleaner seemed to fix it. 
Mercury Sable in Texas, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

129000 mi

US $3100
torque converter and transmission fluid pump were replaced and while in there, the transmission pads were replaced. The car is driving now, but there is a transmission fluid leak. In theory, it will be fixed by the transmission shop for free. Transmission shop went under. Another place fixed the problem. It was a bushing in the torque converter. 
Jan 2021

150000 mi

US $400
replaced catalytic converter 
Jun 2021

166000 mi

US $50
Replaced coil block 
Apr 2022

189000 mi

US $100
Replaced the transmission valve body because the transmission wasn't shifting into overdrive. 
May 2022

190000 mi

US $70
Front left bearing was replaced. 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

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 
Jun 2017

64002 mi

US $115
Pulsing brakes. Inspection revealed radial long cracks in front rotors. Installed new front rotors and pads, bled brakes 
Jul 2021

73000 mi

US $750
Classic "Crank, No Start". Fast Cranking, full spark, no fuel. Emergency fuel cut-off switch checked. Gas Tank Full. No fuel pump sound when turning the ignition switch "ON". Removed tank and replaced fuel pump. Running perfectly since then. Note: The car was sitting inside a heated garage for 19 months without running just before the problem started 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010

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.  
Jun 2010

66000 mi

US $5
Transmission gear selector lights did not illuminate for night driving. The console had to be removed to replace the two 194 burned out bulbs. 
May 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

98000 mi
Drivers door radio speakers quit working. Problem traced to a broken speaker wire in harness located in the drivers door hinge area. A small piece of wire was soldered to the two broken ends which restored speakers function. 
Feb 2014

101000 mi

US $50
Car would not start every time if outside temp was 5 F or lower. Starter was rebuilt and a new starter solenoid was installed. After the repair, 3 different times with the temperature below Zero F the car started with no problems. 
Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014

121000 mi

US $250
Ignition coil failure 
Feb 2015

124000 mi

US $175
Replace final remaining factory original ignition coil 
Jan 2016

143000 mi

US $1100
Catalytic converter failure Shop broke egr connecter replaced but installed incorrect hose, which kept melting. Finally replaced with correct hose and problem fixed. 
Apr 2016

148000 mi

US $425
Radiator hose leak caused by worn motor mounts. Replaced all 3 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Florida, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2012
Mar 2010

57000 mi

US $800
Transmission pump & torque converter. 
May 2010

59000 mi

US $1500
Transmission pump shaft failed. Torque converter failed. 
Aug 2010

64000 mi

US $100
AC clutch & bearing failure. 
Jun 2011

81000 mi

US $100
Plugs, & other maintenance performed. One coil appears to be failing as indicated by an intermittent 'miss'. Replacement coil obtained but not yet installed. 
Sep 2011

82000 mi

US $600
Replaced all four worn struts & sagging springs. 
Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2014
Nov 2010

64200 mi

US $700
Replacement of right and left lower balljoints 
May 2011

66000 mi

US $345
replaced starter 
Jun 2011

66000 mi

US $991
Replaced flywheel 
Oct 2013

87200 mi

US $725
Crank - no start. Replaced fuel pump and filter. 
Mercury Sable in West Virginia, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

125000 mi

US $100
Battery and Alternator replacement 
Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

77000 mi

US $750
replace struts 
Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
May 2011

101000 mi

US $354
Bad wheel bearings in left front hub. Replaced hub/bearing component. 
Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

131500 mi

US $900
coil pack, plugs, and wires 
Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2018
Nov 2011

133600 mi

US $300
Battery keeps running down. Alternator charges fine, replaced Battery twice (once under warranty). Car runs perfectly. Every once in a while at Idle (in drive with accessories on), car feels like it's going to stall but doesn't. Puzzled? 
Dec 2011

134000 mi

US $159
Dealer updated software in Computer. They could not duplicate problem. 
Mar 2012

135000 mi

US $120
Replaced Alternator. Car may have NOT needed the recent repairs. 
Jul 2012

136500 mi

US $130
Add Freon, may have bad Compressor Seal (Front) 
Jun 2013

142000 mi

US $150
Rear Wheel Cylinders. 
Feb 2015

159000 mi

US $280
Replace Coil on Plug and all Spark Plugs. 
May 2015

161100 mi

US $125
Replace Water Pump, Thermostat, Hoses and Coolant. 
Mar 2017

175000 mi

US $150
Replaced Caliper. Other one is still original. 

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2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2017
Nov 2011

46300 mi

US $120
fuel rail sensor replaced 
Aug 2013

61900 mi

US $650
Car would start, then shut off. AC compressor noisy. AC compressor along with complete kit replaced. 
Jul 2014

64200 mi

US $100
Rear stabilizer links rusted out. They were replaced with new ones. 
Aug 2015

68600 mi

US $85
Spark plugs replaced. 
Apr 2016

72200 mi

US $100
No. 1 coil replaced. 
Mar 2017

77000 mi

US $100
broken rear lateral passenger side link, replaced both rear links. 

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2003 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

Mercury Sable in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

36000 mi

US $75
Bad ignition coil 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2016
Feb 2014

69800 mi

US $400
Coil Plugs Wires 
Aug 2014

76000 mi

US $800
Alternator was replaced Power drivers window not working, replaced relay in switch 
Oct 2014

79000 mi

US $420
heat not working. replaced actuator, also flushed cooling system 
Feb 2015

84000 mi

US $250
Rear shock broke, entering rear cargo area of wagon 
Jan 2016

86700 mi

US $420
Replace lower left ball joint 
May 2016

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 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
Jul 2014

102000 mi

US $100
replaced stabilizer bar links 
Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2013
Jun 2009

69000 mi

US $570
evap canister replaced 
Aug 2009

70000 mi

US $80
Hood latch inoperative--lubed & adjusted. 
Mar 2010

74000 mi

US $500
Reattached loose heat shield. 
Mar 2012

89000 mi

US $1140
Broken rear spring, leaking rear strut. Replaced spring, struts, strut mounts and sway bar links; 4 wheel alignment 
Sep 2013

98000 mi
wheel cylinders were leaking; did a complete rear brake job (drum, shoes, wheel cylinders) 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

132000 mi

US $2300
Trunk wouldn't automatically open, it always had to be unlocked with a key. Also, my front headlight was dim--not burnt out, just uncharacteristically dim. Trans failed while going down the freeway at 78mph on cruise. Lost power, felt like the car was in neutral. Nothing but... 
Mercury Sable in Maryland, United States
Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

43000 mi

US $60
Frozen LF caliper....replaced caliper and brake hose. 
Mercury Sable in Kansas, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

73000 mi

US $680
left front coil spring broke as I was drivng down the street repair shop put on two new quick-strut assemblies (left and right)  
Mercury Sable in Florida, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Apr 2012

89000 mi

US $300
Both tie rod ends are shot after about 88k miles. 
Jun 2012

90000 mi

US $300
All engine mounts replaced. 

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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015

89000 mi

US $300
fuel pump leak from plastic top mounting 
Apr 2015

89200 mi

US $150
belt tensioner and idler pulley noisy 
Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2015
Jul 2011

101000 mi

US $260
Lower passenger ball joint. Probably the result of a large pothole years earlier that destroyed a tire. Never noticed the problem until recently. 
Sep 2011

105000 mi

US $260
Hose/piping to AC dryer developed a leak requiring the replacement of the hose plus the evacuation of the system and re-charging with Freon and PAG 46 oil.  
May 2012

116700 mi

US $226
A broken wire between the body and the door panel cause all the windows to stop working. Drivers window was broken in the down position which required a more immediate repair during the Spring rainy season. 
Sep 2012

120000 mi

US $550
Complete failure of the fuel pump requiring a tow to safety and then to shop for R&R. 
Jan 2013

126000 mi

US $220
Replacement of rear strut assembly. Shock mount upper collar rusted causing a thumping sound. Also springs were replaced as part of the repair. Car sits better than before. Thumping more of an noise issue than safety issue at this point. 
Mercury Sable in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - May 2014
Jun 2013

109000 mi

US $150
replaced starter 
Nov 2013

113700 mi

US $400
oil gasket pan replaced for oil leak 
Dec 2013

115000 mi

US $250
sudden dead battery 
Jan 2014

115500 mi

US $57
Pressure coolant test revealing a small coolant leak in the head gasket 
Mercury Sable in Iowa, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

121000 mi

US $400
Tie Rods replaced 
Jan 2011

121300 mi

US $150
Check engine light. Fuel evaporation problem solved with new cap.  Fan motor only worked on high. replaced resistor fixed problem. 
Sep 2012

135000 mi

US $1500
Tie rod, struts, Tires 
Aug 2013

155000 mi

US $295
Bad blower motor 

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2002 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

Mercury Sable in Indiana, United States
Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

70000 mi
Spent $311 having camshaft synchronizer replaced. There was a "chirp" under the hood and in the driver's side back end. Read this was a chronic problem in 2002 sable and was trying to be proactive. Also asked technician to check serpentine belt tensioner pulley as I read that could also be a problem w/that yr. The tech replaced camshaft synchronizer but not the belt or pulley stating the belt was like new. The "chirp" persisted. Returned to shop and they adjusted belts resulting in horrible noise in serpentine belt area. Service is 24 mos./24,000 mi. warranty. Returned to shop and tech replaced serpentine belt and belt tensioner pulley. Now "chirping" noise is persistent under the hood between first and second gear and shifts hard between first and second gear. 

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2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Districto Federal, Mexico
May 2015 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

77810 mi

$40
Changed brake pads and machined rotors. 
Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States
Mar 2009 - May 2011
May 2009

126000 mi

US $315
I replaced the front calipers and rotors and pads. 
Feb 2010

131600 mi

US $160
Engine had misfire and replaced coil pack fixed it. 
May 2010

132500 mi

US $47
Idle too high. Replaced air idle bypass valve. Replaced all pcv parts for continued high idle. Repair is now sucessful. High egr pressure sensor detected. Replaced egr pressure sensor valve. Repair was successful. 
Jun 2010

133000 mi

US $150
replaced tube outlet hose due to coolant leak. Repair is succesfful. 
May 2011

140000 mi

US $75
The panic alarm would go off at random and door ajar light would stay on and dome lights would sometimes stay on. The frt pass door ajar switch was replaced and that fixed the problem. 
Mercury Sable in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Feb 2014
May 2012

148800 mi

US $650
Misfire and rough idle. Replaced ignition coil pack, spark plug and wires. Replaced PCV hose. 
Feb 2014

175000 mi
Ignition coil pack failed again causing one of cylinders to miss when engine cold. Local mechanic replaced it two years ago apparently with cheap aftermarket one 

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2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Sep 2011

84000 mi

US $800
Replaced water pump and main gasket, as small leak was discovered that "long-term" may turn into big problem. 
Dec 2011

87000 mi

US $800
Replaced Struts and Shocks on both front and rear end. 
Oct 2012

95300 mi

US $200
Warning lights came on for brakes - no issue with brakes - replaced fuse/ chip. No longer a problem. 
Oct 2013

100000 mi

US $150
Same issue, brake light warning came on. 

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2002 Mercury Sable 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercury Sable in Alabama, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

176000 mi

US $27
air condition blowing hot air. code 051. Checked all valves in the air system to make sure air tight. One was loose and another needed replacing to make sure air tight. Topped off freon and working great. Temp 59.4 

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2001 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

161000 mi

US $400
Car turns over but won't start. Spark Plugs and accessories changed. 

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2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2014
Oct 2013

241500 mi
temp sensor 

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2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2017
Jan 2016

US $160
o2 sensor went bad 
Mercury Sable in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2015
Feb 2010

73000 mi

US $125
Bought radio from recycling yard, father (a mechanic) installed it. 
Jun 2010

76000 mi

US $80
The Right Rear weight bearing Stabilizer bar snap in two. Due to age as I bought this car used back in January. Repaired the right and the left side to eliminate any future repairs.  
Jul 2010

76800 mi

US $400
AC compressor clutch broke. 
Dec 2010

83000 mi

US $280
Alternator light came on first cold night in VA. New Alternator ordered from Dealer in NY where Father works. Unfortunately the rebuilt Alternator was defective. Renting car until Father returns with new alternator. 
Feb 2011

82315 mi

US $668
Junk Yard Altenator put on. Car taken for inspection. THIEF tried to rip me off for extra work. Declined to have the work done in VA. Two weeks back in NY to have work done by my Father. Along with finally a WORKING altenator. Ford parts lable the altenators wrong 3x mixing Taurus with Sable. Repairs made for VA inspection oil pan gasket, tie rod ends, struts, wheel alignment. Nothing wrong with parts taken off!!!  Ford Supply Company SCREWED ME 3 rebuilt altenators 2 shipped from NY and 1 from here in Virginia and NONE OF THEM WORKED. Bought a used 2001 Altenator from Salvage yard. It worked drove Sable back to N.Y. to have repair completed. 
Oct 2011

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. 
Jun 2012

106000 mi

US $800
Brake Cylinder Booster FAILED 
Nov 2012

115200 mi

US $85
Replaced Front End Transmission Mount. 
Jun 2014

136000 mi
Was getting heat instead of A/C. Somehow electronically the system was stuck in heat mode. 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Jun 2009 - Sep 2012
Jan 2010

102000 mi

US $80
DPFE sensor replaced 
Jul 2010

109000 mi

US $650
Replaced front pads, rotors, right rear wheel cylinder Replaced right and left lower ball joints, left outer tie rod end, alignment 
Dec 2010

117000 mi
Recall for front coil springs. Both replaced. ****** NOTE***** Both rear coil springs also found to be broken- not covered under recall even though they are the same springs by the same manufacturer. Thousands of other complaints... Recall for brake light switch. Brake lights staying on and going off and on by themselves with car off. Kept draining the battery until we found out about the recall and had the problem fixed. 
Mar 2011

118600 mi

US $600
Both rear spring found broken when taken in for recall on front broken springs. Rear springs not covered even though they are the same springs that are on front. Also strut mounts and sway bar links replaced because broken springs caused. Replaced 2 rear coil springs that were broken like the front but not covered under recall. Because of this problem it caused the strut mounts and 2 broken sway bar links to be replaced. 
Jun 2011

121000 mi

US $250
Two brake lines rusted through, had to be replaced between proportioning valve and rear. 
Apr 2012

133800 mi

US $630
Replace both sway bar links Replace both ball joints 
Jun 2012

138000 mi

US $428
Replace both inner tie rod ends replace left front strut and strut mount 
Mercury Sable in California, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

112000 mi

US $450
Upon starting car engine starting over but engine does not start or dies after briefly running 2 seconds [ Like engine is starving for Fuel ] 
Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016

109000 mi

US $597
Heating system doors were stuck and needed to be replaced. This required dismantling the dash to access the problem. 
Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2013

78600 mi

US $28
bad ignition coil pack 
Mercury Sable in Alabama, United States
Jan 2006 - Jan 2022
Mar 2006

85157 mi

US $240
R/R Passenger Door Panel and Installed Missing Panel retainer 
Mar 2010

115000 mi
Right front drive axle assembly; Right front axle seal; Left transaxle seal. Parts 889.05 / Labor 1168 
Oct 2010

119000 mi

US $458
Transaxles leaking. I believe this problem was caused by a result of earlier work done poorly on the car. 
Nov 2010

120316 mi

US $2287
Replaced Serpentine Drive Belt Ball Joint Assy; R/R Rt Frt Axle seal Rt Frt Drive Axle Assy Lft Transmission Axle Seal Ran diagnostics; R/R DPFE Sensor 
Jan 2012

135000 mi

US $176
Car died while driving home from work. Son loaded it onto a flatbed and brought it to a local shop. That saved me at least $200 bucks. The problem was a bad FAL sensor. 
May 2012

142006 mi

US $268
Very Bad shake. Replaced frt and rear struts, tie rod ends Replace wiper pump hose Replaced front and rear struts; tie rod ends Replace MAF sensor harnessplug and sensor 
Oct 2012

152000 mi

US $815
Replaced faulty fuel pump, PCV. Replaced inner tie rod ends and purchased 2 tires. 
Mar 2013

159000 mi

US $40
The A/C & Heater had not been working correctly for a while. Then on one trip home from work the car overheated. I took it to a friend that owns his own repair shop and he found a bad thermostat and replaced it. I expected a $400 bill 
Aug 2013

167000 mi

US $285
Replaced bad themostat Replaced Bad starter 
Dec 2013

174000 mi
Car died on way to work. Engine Light began to flash. Then overheated. While on side of road some parasite jacked my battery. Cut the cables to get it. Went through the grill to open it. 
Dec 2021

172242 mi

US $1423
Replaced Rack & Pinion due to cracked housing. Got new tires and alignment in the process. 
Jan 2022

172000 mi

US $2550
Replaced Engine. 
Mercury Sable in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
Jan 2018

122000 mi

US $700
Fixed air conditioner leak and replaced rear drum brake pads and fixed transmission leak. 
Jul 2018

127000 mi

US $700
Ball joint replacement and ac repair 
Sep 2018

129000 mi

US $220
Plastic part connecting two hoses failed. Replaced hoses with plastic part. One assembly. 
Mercury Sable in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
May 2011

122800 mi

US $200
Changed master cylinder. Was leaking fluid 
Oct 2011

128000 mi

US $200
Replaced bypass hose, very expensive part. 
Jul 2012

135200 mi

US $300
Replaced calipers, rotors and pads on front wheels. 
Mercury Sable in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2012

297600 mi

US $2621
Rebuilt original transmission (first time). Unknowingly, a piece of small plastic somehow got into transmission after fluid change and clogged value for overdrive gear. Transmission stopped shifting past 3rd gear. Discovered in rebuild. 
Nov 2012

304900 mi

US $125
Replaced leaking PCV tube 
Mar 2014

321000 mi

US $800
Replaced all tie rods 
Mercury Sable in Iowa, United States
Feb 2012 - Aug 2013
Jun 2012

52000 mi

US $103
Car was misfiring, coil pack went bad. Replaced with Motorcraft part. 
Dec 2012

54000 mi

US $67
Sunlight sensor failed causing the lights to constantly remain on day and night with headlight switch in the "Auto" position. Ran EATC self test to determine failed sensor. Sunlight sensor replaced. 
Aug 2013

55000 mi

US $55
ABS ring on driver's side axle rusted and lost a tooth. Axle replaced. 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

52000 mi

US $75
Replaced coil pack to alleviate engine misfire. 
Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2011
Sep 2008

67000 mi

US $600
Rear wheel brake cylinder had locked up. 
Sep 2010

81000 mi

US $30
Squeaky suspension. Asked mechanic to squirt grease with needle grease fitting into any rubber covers. Now silent. 
Dec 2010

82000 mi

US $17
Sudden intermittent no-start condition. Strong crank but no start. Replaced fuel pump relay. Problem recurred within a week. Waiting for it to recur to troubleshoot. 
Mercury Sable in Texas, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

73000 mi

US $100
Noticed transmissionwas leaking in Garage. Torque converter had "blown up" 
Jan 2009

76000 mi

US $45
Replace AC/Radio dash assembly. Replacement purchased at a wrecker and installed by shop. 
Mercury Sable in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
Aug 2011

52000 mi

US $525
Passenger axle was leaking grease. RR axle and replaced rear drum brakes for maintenance. As well as a coolant and brake fluid flush. 
Apr 2012

57000 mi

US $30
CEL for EGR valve. Ended up replacing DPFE sensor and solved the problem. 
Jun 2012

59000 mi

US $300
Rear spring broke. Replaced with quick-struts and new endlinks. 
Aug 2012

59600 mi

US $550
replaced front springs/struts with Monroe Quickstruts. replaced sway bar endlinks at same time. 
May 2014

72000 mi

US $60
Replaced coolant overflow tank, low coolant sensor was bad.  Replaced dash instrument cluster light bulbs. 
Jul 2014

73300 mi

US $600
Replaced ignition coil and spark plug wires. 
Mercury Sable in Connecticut, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2015
Sep 2014

175000 mi

US $1000
Had front axle and front CV joints replaced. 
Feb 2015

180000 mi
Car was jerking/bucking while cruising at highway speed between 50-70mph. It was an intermittent occurrence. 
Mercury Sable in New York, United States
Jul 2008 - Jun 2010
Mar 2009

67000 mi

US $65
Window washer hoses leaking-replaced all. Door agar light on-Interior lights stay on. cleaned & Lubricate drivers door latch 
Sep 2009

70000 mi

US $241
Ck eng lite on: Vacuum leaks at intake manifold. Replaced upper & lower gaskets and vacuum hoses Tach fluctuated-found/replaced IAC valve internal fault. Also NYS inspection 
Dec 2009

72000 mi

US $763
Oil pan leaking-Gasket N/G L/F axle seal leaking-replaced seal 
Mercury Sable in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Apr 2013

79500 mi

US $1300
replace transmission pan gasket, fuel pump, cooling system relay housing, struts,tie rod ends,rear springs,ball joints,stablizer bar 
Nov 2013

83600 mi

US $900
struts front and rear ball joints torsion bar sway bar and all links 
Jan 2014

84200 mi

US $1000
fuel pump,transmission gasket 
Jun 2014

86000 mi
replace gate for heat/air stuck closed no cool air just hot air,5 hrs labor,remove dash,etc 

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2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Dec 2007 - Feb 2022
Dec 2009

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. 
Jun 2010

52000 mi

US $50
Erratic idle, idle air control (IAC) motor was sticky. Replacement of IAC motor solved the problem. 
Oct 2010

52500 mi

US $50
I disassembled and cleaned the rusty contacts of the remote mirror switch. The car lurches when shifting from park or neutral (idle problem). Car also will not return to idle quickly after lifting foot off gas pedal. Idle air control motor was replaced. There was no improvement of the problem after repair 
Sep 2011

56000 mi

US $50
a/c clutch was worn and needed to be replaced The stabilizer link ends on each side had grease boots that were shredded from age. This opened the lubricant to corrosive environment. Failure was imminent. 
Mar 2012

59000 mi

US $40
Fuel pump stopped working. New fuel pump repaired the problem. Vinyl panel delaminated from inner door panel on 3 of 4 doors. 
Jul 2012

63000 mi

US $40
Rear stabilizer link end corroded and broke. Both link ends replaced. 
Oct 2012

63000 mi

US $92
Worn ball joints 
Sep 2013

63000 mi

US $55
A schraeder valve in the a/c system became leaky, causing all refrigerant to vent. Both valves were replaced with new ones. 
May 2015

68300 mi

US $80
Starter was replaced. 
Nov 2016

85000 mi

US $90
Engine ran rough. Coil pack was replaced. 
Mar 2017

89700 mi

US $450
Front left spring broke, poking a hole in the tire. All four struts and springs were replaced. 
May 2018

95000 mi

US $30
replaced switch assy for remote mirrors 
Sep 2021

112000 mi

US $80
Electrical issue. Computer replaced. 
Mercury Sable in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2021
Jan 2013

93000 mi

US $550
part broken in front left hub, new rotors and pads 
Jun 2013

103000 mi

US $400
front ball joint replaced, also corrected rear sway bars which were installed incorrectly resulting in worn bushings. 
Oct 2013

104200 mi

US $100
installed new water pump 
Aug 2014

108100 mi

US $1500
Rear springs cracked on strut assembly. Thermostat New heater blower motor 
Jan 2016

109000 mi

US $700
broken front strut, both front struts replaced, and a ruined tire replaced. 
Jun 2017

138000 mi

US $65
air compressor froze up, broke serpentine belt, replaced with blank pulley and new belt 
Jan 2018

137500 mi

US $400
replaced water pump due to heater not working properly 
Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States
Apr 2010 - Mar 2011
May 2010

134000 mi

US $286
Sway Bar Links making clunking noise, replaced links on both front axles 
Mar 2011

151000 mi

US $411
Axle broke. Towed car.  Mechanic suggested tie rods be replaced as well due to excessive play. 

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2000 Mercury Sable

Engine not specified

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

127000 mi

US $400
Idle air control valve went out 

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2000 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Arizona, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Dec 2015

109000 mi

US $300
Replaced tie-rod ends 
Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011

195000 mi

US $90
Replaced rusted fuel filler pipe that caused evap. system fail code. Replaced rusted gas tank a few weeks earlier. Also replaced DPDE sensor. 
Oct 2011

194000 mi

US $380
Repl gas tank. Repl. fuel filler pipe. Repl. DPDE sensor 
Dec 2011

203000 mi

US $100
Replaced coil on plug coil 
Mercury Sable in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2008 - Feb 2014
Aug 2011

184300 mi

US $1350
Front end making noise while turning, handling very loose on highway. Replaced struts/springs/mounts, tie rod ends and ball joints, aligned. 
Dec 2011

190000 mi

US $33
Cold starts were followed by rough idle. Remove and replace PCV valve and hose assembly. 
Jan 2012

191000 mi

US $240
Lower intake manifold gaskets leaking, r & r 
Jun 2012

199000 mi

US $150
Misfire was caused by sparkplug electrodes missing, replaced and tightened spark plugs 
Feb 2014

221000 mi

US $1900
Transmission begun to slip in 2nd and 3rd gear. Fluid change made problem worse. R/R with rebuilt trans from ETE/Rockauto.com at Performance Acura. 
Mercury Sable in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
Feb 2013

143300 mi

US $225
Intermittent starting problem began one afternoon without any prior incidents. Had the car towed to a repair shop. Where repair shop was able to start it. they replaced fuel filter {which was not really necessary}& Starting circuit relay. 

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2000 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Washington, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
Mar 2013

140000 mi
Engine replaced with newer model used engine. Cracked head on cylinder 1 chamber. 
May 2013

142000 mi

US $425
Heater core plugged. Flushes core and discovered it bad. Replaced heater core with a new unit. 
Jul 2013

144500 mi

US $70
Coolant leak. Pressure tests fine. Replaced radiator cap and idler pulley. 
Aug 2013

147000 mi
Front end noise. Traced to upper strut bearing. Loosened bolt, turned bearing and retightened to spec. 
Oct 2013

147800 mi

US $164
Coolant brown and sludged. Had to use a caustic agent to clean out the cooling system. Replaced radiator cap reservoir, coolant, and looked for a leak which I could not find. 
Feb 2014

152000 mi
Engine turns extremely slowly due to worn bearing systems. Engine is seized. 

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2000 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mercury Sable in Indiana, United States
May 2008 - Apr 2014
Apr 2009

69000 mi

US $15
Rubber hose leading from PCV valve to the intake manifold had a split in it, causing multiple ODB codes and check engine light. Self-repaired w/ new part. 
Sep 2010

76000 mi

US $980
Broken rear coil springs (both). Replaced springs and sway bar links (one broken). Also replaced both front outer tie-rods. Full alignment and oil change. 
Jun 2011

81000 mi

US $350
Bad coil on cylinder #3 (coil-over-plug type) causing engine misfire and a CEL code after running very rough for a few days. Replaced single COP, along with new plugs and new boots for all cylinders. 
Apr 2012

88200 mi

US $800
CEL with occasional rough idle and rough at low RPM. Had to replace the head gasket due to a vacuum leak. 
Apr 2014

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. 
Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2010

40000 mi
all four springs on the car broke and could have killed me. One spring punctured the tire and destroyed the tire. 
Dec 2011

116000 mi

US $1900
struts, brakes, springs, ball joints, tie rod ends,  engine repairs..... 
Apr 2012

116000 mi

US $2000
complete suspension repairs, ball joints, tie rod ends, brakes, tires, AC. 
Mercury Sable in Georgia, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013

233000 mi
Power steering pump/hose compressor replacement all CV joints and boots replaced leaking water pump,replaced it myself alternator had a 8.5amp discharge internally,replaced myself,will never return to repair shop used 
Dec 2013

238000 mi

US $93
end links were lose at struts and also replaced struts. February: now same noise is back, must be mount surface, and end links lose again,must find the reason 
Mercury Sable in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2015
Mar 2014

198000 mi

US $1800
Replaced Struts & shocks on all 4 wheels 
Jan 2015

173000 mi

US $32
Needs replacement of tie-rods and ball joints 
Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
Nov 2010

58000 mi

US $800
Broken rear-stabilizer bar link replaced. Front-right tie-rod end and ball joint replaced. 
Dec 2012

68000 mi

US $2000
Replace fuel pump, filter, and relay. Replace broken rear springs 
Jan 2013

68000 mi

US $400
Replaced dead coil-on-plug ignition coil. 
Mar 2013

69000 mi

US $935
Replace front struts due to broken spring. 
Sep 2013

72000 mi

US $630
Replace dead alternator 
Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009

98000 mi

US $141
filled car up with gas, parked it in garage, noticed puddle of gas, determined gas tank was leaking, replaced fuel tank. 
Apr 2010

106700 mi

US $75
Power Steering Pump was leaking from shaft seal. Although a replacement seal is available, it was easier to just replace the entire pump assembly with a remanufactured one. 
Mercury Sable in Missouri, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

141000 mi

US $120
Ball joints replaced. Still suspension problems. Wheel speed sensor drivers front has bad signal. Replaced the transmission fluid and filter. Only dropped the pan. Did not flush entire system. It fixed my hard shift from park to drive and park to reverse, but I didn't actually expect that. 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

52200 mi

US $58
Power window on driver's side would not go up/down. So far unable to fix because needed part not available. 
Jun 2013

53000 mi

US $423
Remove and install new A/C line from evaporator to manifold set. Service A/c and recharge with reclaimed R-134. Replace coolant reservoir. 
Aug 2014

58000 mi

US $140
Replaced muffler 
Sep 2014

59000 mi

US $584
Replaced front struts, and two sway bar links 
Jun 2018

68000 mi

US $60
Refrigerant had to be replaced 
Mercury Sable in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

144000 mi

US $90
Checked and replaced refridgerent 
Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States
May 2008 - Apr 2017
Jul 2008

102000 mi

US $767
A/C compressor failed. Dealer installed remanufactured unit, evacuated system and filled with refrigerant. 
Mar 2009

110000 mi

US $147
A/C would not cool. Shop found low refrigerant level, but could not find a leak. System evacuated and charged. Tracer dye left in system to assist mechanic if problem recurs. 
Sep 2009

115000 mi
Engine stalled, stumbled and had limited power after a 30-mile drive. Check Engine light did not come on. Problem cleared up en route to the dealer, and the shop was not able to replicate the problem. It has not recurred. 
Jan 2010

120000 mi

US $324
Replaced worn left front wheel bearing. Mechanic discovered problem on a previous service visit and stated that it didn't need immediate attention, so I chose a convenient time to have it fixed. Mechanic replaced an exhaust system clamp that had rusted and fallen off the car. He checked the exhaust system for leaks after installing the clamp. 
Apr 2010

123000 mi

US $234
I discovered a rotted rubber elbow in the PCV system that was leaking blowby gases near the HVAC fresh air intake. I bought a replacement part at the dealer and installed it myself. Engine sagged, stumbled and stalled immediately after refueling. This happened twice during April. Shop found a weak PCV hose that collapsed at high vacuum. I paid for replacement of the hose and the valve, and the problem has not recurred. 
Jun 2010

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. 
Oct 2010

129000 mi

US $986
Intermittent hard starting traced to failing fuel pump. Pump and gauge sender unit replaced. Mechanic found a torn CV joint boot during inspection. Since the price was the same for a new OEM boot or a new aftermarket halfshaft, I had the halfshaft replaced. 
Oct 2011

141000 mi

US $982
Car suddenly developed a front-end clunk and grinding noise. Shop diagnosed the problem as a failing CV joint and replaced the halfshaft. While crawling under the car to inspect the CV joints, I found a large quantity of oil on the outside of the oil pan. Shop replaced the pan gasket, front main seal and an oil-soaked crankshaft damper. 
Dec 2011

143000 mi

US $1000
Car developed front-end noise and a slight steering wander. Ball joints, front struts and front stabilizer end links were replaced to correct the problem. 
Mar 2012

146000 mi

US $385
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. Check Engine light came on with no drivability symptoms. The problem was an evaporative leak caused by a cracked and rusted fuel fill pipe. 
Jun 2012

149000 mi
Low Coolant sensor began giving false positive indications after 15 miles or so of driving. I unplugged the sensor to clear the light and will replace the degas bottle and sensor assembly myself at a later date. 
Feb 2013

155700 mi

US $70
PCV valve was leaking oil. Part replaced. Mechanic found and replaced frozen rear wheel cylinder. 
Jul 2014

170300 mi

US $132
Replaced all five instrument cluster illumination bulbs. One of them had burned out and the other four were factory-original parts that would probably have failed soon. 
Oct 2014

172500 mi

US $19
PCV line elbow rotted out and leaked blowby gases into the climate control fresh air intake. This was a repeat of a problem that I diagnosed and fixed in 2010, so I bought the part and did the repeat repair. 
Jun 2015

180000 mi

US $141
Muffler was rusted-out internally and was noisy. Shop replaced the muffler and re-used the exhaust pipes, which were still in good condition. 
Nov 2016

192000 mi

US $100
Check Engine light was on. Mechanic retrieved codes from PCM and determined that intake manifold gaskets were leaking. Since there were no drivability issues at this time, the shop ordered parts and promised to notify me when the parts arrived. They failed to do this follow-up and could not perform the repair in a timely manner when the drivability symptoms appeared in December, so I took the car to another shop for the gasket job. 
Dec 2016

192000 mi

US $426
Check engine light came on. Engine stalled and stumbled. PCM codes indicated intake manifold gasket leaks on both cylinder banks. Gaskets were replaced and leaking PCV valve was changed while the upper intake manifold was off the engine. 

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2000 Mercury Sable 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012

104000 mi

US $185
Replaced, front drivers side ball joint. Boot was deteriorated, significant rust. 
Jul 2012

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. 
Aug 2012

105000 mi

US $190
Had to have all spark plug wires replaced, whoever had done it last had run them next to the exhaust, which burned through them. 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. 
Dec 2012

110000 mi

US $65
Lug studs were broken again. This is probably the 5th time. On one of the previous instances I numbered the studs with a sharpie and found that it was the exact same two breaking. Determined that the wheel hub was likely the problem. 
Feb 2013

110000 mi

US $200
Finally replaced the entire wheel hub in the back driver side. thus far lug studs have held 
Apr 2013

110000 mi

US $130
sustained squeal from engine. Serpentine belt replaced. Rear brakes seized open, front brakes needed at least pads. GEM module was starting to fail. One if not both front stabilizer bar links was broken. 

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