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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.
2009 Mercury Sable repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (40%)
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 Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201688400 miUS $820 | Had leak - something to do with condenser. It and connection into it had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201690000 miUS $90 | broken bracket of pipe going into muffler | ||
| Feb 201792000 miUS $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 201797000 miUS $365 | leaking sunroof -- needed resealing | ||
| Oct 2021122000 miUS $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 2022129000 miUS $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 Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201130000 mi | REPLACED UPPER FRONT STRUT MOUNTS AND STRUTS | ||
| Jan 201232000 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 Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201022000 mi | Both front struts "Clunking" over small bumps. Replaced both strut assemblies. | ||
| May 201025000 mi | Short in the L.E.D. tail light system | ||
| Jun 201028000 mi | Rear vent in arm rest replaced Replaced 2 rims because chrome was peeling. | ||
| Oct 201390800 miUS $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 2014111000 miUS $700 | Condenser Leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014115200 miUS $220 | Right wheel bearing noisy. Replaced both front wheel bearings and stabilizer bar links while I was at it. | ||
2008 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in Arkansas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201019000 mi | Moonroof keeps leaking Suspension rattles and also makes a rubbing noise | ||
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 201563000 mi | A/C weak cooling | ||
| Nov 201565700 miUS $500 | Replaced rack and pinion. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201442000 miUS $26 | Replaced blend door motor behind glove box. | ||
| Aug 201545900 mi | Replaced blend door motor behind glove box. Replacement motor was free under lifetime warranty. | ||
| Dec 201548000 miUS $17 | Replaced broken driver seat recline handle. | ||
| Jun 201652000 mi | Replaced blend door motor under lifetime warranty Paint clear coat is fading on rear bumper. | ||
| Oct 201654300 miUS $21 | I replaced the Dorman aftermarket blend door motor behind the glove box with a Motorcraft motor (#YH1779). The Dorman was still working but very noisy. This was the 3rd Dorman, and so I gave up and bought the OEM part. | ||
| Sep 201761500 miUS $16 | Replaced broken driver seat recline handle. | ||
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States May 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201895000 miUS $700 | Steering was “sticking” when I turned left or right. U-joint was replaced. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201590500 miUS $100 | Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | ||
| Mercury Sable in Missouri, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018117000 mi | Front sway bar bushings were replaced. There was a persistent squawking coming from the front end over any sort of bump or wave in the road. New sway bar bushings helped the issue but it was ultimately the shocks that needed replacing. Dealer refused to finish repair even though it was agreed to in writing during purchase. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201349000 mi | turbine speed sensor failure. Second time same issue in 12 months. causes transmission to kick gears b/w 1-2. no codes appear until transmission failure and car needs tow. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 20109300 mi | Replaced Entire dash board display and related computer components. Replaced failed compass. Replaced failed rear view mirror electrochromatic unit. Warranty work. Days without car, 6 days. Failed rear high mount stop light - led light failure on circuit board. Warranty work. | ||
| Nov 2010 | 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. | ||
| Dec 201014643 mi | mutiple failed led lamps on various dash board components. AND TSP Technical Service Bulletin on front struts making clunking noise. 5th time this has been addressed. Warranty work. Days without car, 5 days. | ||
| Jan 201115576 mi | Failed power steering, will not turn to the left without considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. Failed power steering, will not turn to the leftwithout considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201216043 mi | Both rear wheel bearings failed - warranty repair to replace both. One half day for repair. | ||
| Mar 201329000 miUS $278 | Left front strut Jouncer Bumper was cracked and was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201330000 mi | Manufacturer defect in left front strut housing causes frequent wheel alignment issues. Car needed a wheel alignment. Car has had 9 wheel alignments in Also steering wheel was off center. Also damaging strut and causing premature wear. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201035000 mi | hood release defective | ||
| Mercury Sable in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201155000 mi | LF seat heater inop. | ||
| Jan 201260000 mi | R side mirror goes all the way up when unlocking with remote. | ||
| Oct 201380200 miUS $50 | Replaced worn lf and rf stabilizer bar end links. | ||
| Jun 201488000 mi | Blend door motor | ||
| Nov 201498900 miUS $25 | Rear stabilizer bar end links. | ||
| Aug 2015113300 miUS $300 | Rear shocks. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Tennessee, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201667000 miUS $1400 | Cooler for automatic transmission had leak. Replaced by dealer | ||
| May 2020169000 miUS $823 | Replaced all four brake disks and pads | ||
| Mercury Sable in Missouri, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 201388000 miUS $100 | Replaced drivers front strut bearing and strut under extended warranty. Passenger side now does the same, need to go back to have it replaced as well. Both rear shocks need to be replaced too. Both power mirror motors replaced. Both motors would not correctly return to the memory position. Took over 5 days to diagnose. Drivers side seat warmer in the cushion replaced. Common problem for this car. Suspension makes creaking noise when cold upon acceleration. Dealer could not find the noise. It has now gotten worse and I will be bringing it back in. | ||
| Oct 2014106200 miUS $100 | Caliper replaced, making squeaking noise Broken rear spring | ||
| Apr 2015118000 miUS $450 | Control arm replaced Both tie-rod ends replaced | ||
| Apr 2016130300 miUS $100 | Two motor mounts failed | ||
| Jun 2016132000 mi | Ball joint bad. Replaced control arm. | ||
| Oct 2016134700 miUS $175 | 2 rear struts replaced due to knocking and one front strut mount replaced due to a loud banging noise. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 2013106000 miUS $420 | the transmission turbine speed sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201040000 miUS $35 | Erratic transmission operation. Long delay or slip between 1st and 2nd gear, worse when cold. Sometimes "thuds" into 2nd. Problem has existed since last July. Dealer won't admit there is an issue. | ||
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