2003 Mercury Sable Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Mercury Sables for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Mercury Sable problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2003 Mercury Sable problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Mercury Sable problems and repair histories that follow it.
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 | |
| 2003 | Mercury Sable | 26 Sables, 8.3 months of data per Sable, average 121400 miles88 |
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2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 132000 | 2900 | 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 Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 89000 | 300 | Both tie rod ends are shot after about 88k miles. |
| Jun | 2012 | 90000 | 300 | All engine mounts replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 73000 | 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) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 36000 | 75 | Bad ignition coil |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 69000 | 570 | evap canister replaced |
| Aug | 2009 | 70000 | 80 | Hood latch inoperative--lubed & adjusted. |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 500 | R&R front brake pads & rotors Reattached loose heat shield. |
| Jan | 2012 | 88000 | 276 | replaced warped front rotors after only 8000 miles. |
| Mar | 2012 | 89000 | 1140 | Broken rear spring, leaking rear strut. Replaced spring, struts, strut mounts and sway bar links; 4 wheel alignment |
| Dec | 2012 | 95000 | 277 | Replace upper & lower radiator hoses. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | 295 | replaced warped rotors |
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 60000 | 130 | Original rear brakes needed replacing. Primary rear shoes worn out. |
| Jul | 2011 | 101000 | 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 | 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 | 116500 | 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 | 550 | Complete failure of the fuel pump requiring a tow to safety and then to shop for R&R. |
| Jan | 2013 | 126000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 103000 | 550 | Brakes scraping, total replacement |
| Oct | 2010 | 121000 | 400 | Tie Rods replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | 121700 | 150 | Check engine light. Fuel evaporation problem solved with new cap. Fan motor only worked on high. replaced resistor fixed problem. |
| Sep | 2012 | 135000 | 1500 | Tie rod, struts, Tires |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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