2002 Mercury Sable Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Mercury Sables for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Mercury Sable problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mercury Sable Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Mercury Sable | 20 Sables, 9.2 months of data per Sable, average 124400 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 Sables, 9.2 months of data per Sable, average 124400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 70000 | 309 | 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. |
2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 148500 | 650 | Misfire and rough idle. Replaced ignition coil pack, spark plug and wires. Replaced PCV hose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 126000 | 315 | I replaced the front calipers and rotors and pads. |
| Feb | 2010 | 131700 | 160 | Engine had misfire and replaced coil pack fixed it. |
| May | 2010 | 132500 | 223 | Idle too high. Replaced air idle bypass valve. Replaced all pvc 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 | 150 | replaced tube outlet hose due to coolant leak. Repair is succesfful. |
| May | 2011 | 140000 | 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. |
2002 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 84000 | 800 | Replaced water pump and main gasket, as small leak was discovered that "long-term" may turn into big problem. |
| Dec | 2011 | 87000 | 800 | Replaced Struts and Shocks on both front and rear end. |
| Oct | 2012 | 95700 | 200 | Warning lights came on for brakes - no issue with brakes - replaced fuse/ chip. No longer a problem. |
| Dec | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercury Sable in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 176000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 176000 | 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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