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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.
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2009 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Both front struts "Clunking" over small bumps. Replaced both strut assemblies. | |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Short in the L.E.D. tail light system | |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Rear vent in arm rest replaced Replaced 2 rims because chrome was peeling. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | REPLACED UPPER FRONT STRUT MOUNTS AND STRUTS |
| Jan | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | 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. |
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 40000 | 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. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | hood release defective |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Failed rear high mount stop light - led light failure on circuit board. Warranty work. 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. | |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 0 | Failed power steering, will not turn to the leftwithout considerable effort and power steering pump makes loud moaning noise. Entire system was replaced. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 21700 | 0 | Both rear wheel bearings failed - warranty repair to replace both. One half day for repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | 278 | Left front strut Jouncer Bumper was cracked and was replaced. |
2008 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Brake Rotors warped. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 125000 | 100 | Battery and Alternator replacement |
2005 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 71000 | 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 | 79000 | 350 | exhaust pipe replacement |
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 118700 | 100 | Significant rust above the right rear wheel well. Significant rust along the lower edge of the right rear side just beneath the door. A friend and I removed the rust and repaired the metal and body. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 97000 | 250 | Exhaust repair - replaced passenger side flex joint. Common repair to Taurus/Sable models I'm told. |
| May | 2013 | 105000 | 275 | Rear brake master cylinder replaced, rotors turned, front & back. |
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Wagon
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 63000 | 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 | 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 | 92000 | 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 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 161000 | 266 | Driver aide wheel bearing needed replacing. |
| Oct | 2011 | 164000 | 500 | one cylinder had a miss that was corrected. |
| Jun | 2012 | 182000 | 0 | car was in safety mode disengaging first gear. |
| Mercury Sable in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 800 | Transmission pump & torque converter. | |
| May | 2010 | 59000 | 1500 | Transmission pump shaft failed. Torque converter failed. |
| Aug | 2010 | 64000 | 100 | AC clutch & bearing failure. |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | 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 | 600 | Replaced all four worn struts & sagging springs. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 133700 | 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 | 159 | Dealer updated software in Computer. They could not duplicate problem. |
| Mar | 2012 | 135000 | 120 | Replaced Alternator. Car may have NOT needed the recent repairs. |
| Jul | 2012 | 137000 | 130 | Add Freon, may have bad Compressor Seal (Front) |
| Mar | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 101000 | 354 | Bad wheel bearings in left front hub. Replaced hub/bearing component. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 64000 | 600 | Front brake pads worn to 10%. Replaced pads and rotors, clean and adjusted rear brakes and drained and replaced off color brake fluid. |
| Nov | 2010 | 64500 | 700 | Replacement of right and left lower balljoints |
| May | 2011 | 66000 | 345 | replaced starter |
| Jun | 2011 | 66000 | 991 | Replaced flywheel |
| Mar | 2013 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| 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. | ||
2003 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 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 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. | |
| 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. | |
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 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. |
| 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. | |
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 |
2001 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 |
| Jun | 2009 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 102000 | 80 | DPFE sensor replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 109000 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 119000 | 600 | 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 | 250 | Two brake lines rusted through, had to be replaced between proportioning valve and rear. |
| Apr | 2012 | 134700 | 630 | Replace both sway bar links Replace both ball joints |
| Jun | 2012 | 138000 | 428 | Replace both inner tie rod ends replace left front strut and strut mount |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 73000 | 100 | Noticed transmissionwas leaking in Garage. Torque converter had "blown up" |
| Jan | 2009 | 76000 | 45 | Replace AC/Radio dash assembly. Replacement purchased at a wrecker and installed by shop. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 67000 | 600 | Rear wheel brake cylinder had locked up. |
| Sep | 2010 | 81000 | 30 | Squeaky suspension. Asked mechanic to squirt grease with needle grease fitting into any rubber covers. Now silent. |
| Dec | 2010 | 82000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 67000 | 65 | Window washer hoses leaking-replaced all. Door agar light on-Interior lights stay on. cleaned & Lubricate drivers door latch |
| Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 1261 | 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 | 763 | Oil pan leaking-Gasket N/G L/F axle seal leaking-replaced seal |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | 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 | 50 | Erratic idle, idle air control (IAC) motor was sticky. Replacement of IAC motor solved the problem. |
| Oct | 2010 | 52500 | 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 | 230 | 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 | 175 | 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 | 40 | Rear stabilizer link end corroded and broke. Both link ends replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 63000 | 92 | Worn ball joints |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 127000 | 400 | Idle air control valve went out |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Mercury Sable 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | all four springs on the car broke and could have killed me. One spring punctured the tire and destroyed the tire. |
| Dec | 2011 | 116000 | 1900 | struts, brakes, springs, ball joints, tie rod ends, engine repairs..... |
| Apr | 2012 | 116000 | 2000 | complete suspension repairs, ball joints, tie rod ends, brakes, tires, AC. |
| Mercury Sable in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 68700 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 88300 | 800 | CEL with occasional rough idle and rough at low RPM. Had to replace the head gasket due to a vacuum leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 102000 | 767 | A/C compressor failed. Dealer installed remanufactured unit, evacuated system and filled with refrigerant. |
| Mar | 2009 | 110000 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 249 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | 136000 | 75 | Machined front brake rotors to eliminate vibration during braking at freeway speeds |
| Oct | 2011 | 141000 | 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 | 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 | 554 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 156000 | 70 | PCV valve was leaking oil. Part replaced. Mechanic found and replaced frozen rear wheel cylinder. |
| Mar | 2013 | 157000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 98000 | 141 | filled car up with gas, parked it in garage, noticed puddle of gas, determined gas tank was leaking, replaced fuel tank. |
| Apr | 2010 | 107300 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Moonroof keeps leaking Suspension rattles and also makes a rubbing noise |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 52000 | 20 | Back brakes were making noise,replace pads. |
| Mercury Sable in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 163000 | 55 | Crack in top part of engine-Mechanics used a sealant to stop the crack from spreading. Was told eventually would have to bring it back for engine repair. Decided to trade car in for a 2008 Honda Civic. |
| Mercury Sable in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 130000 | 600 | needed new pads, rotors and wheel cylinders. |
| Mar | 2013 | 133000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercury Sable in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 130000 | 160 | Regular mechanic discovered leaking in rebuilt-engine frost plugs - same problem that required engine replacement earlier. The engine shop replacing our old engine(@ 1/2 the dealer price) did the fix under warranty(10 x longer than dealer) Transmission started acting funny. Speed sensor needed to be replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 142000 | 600 | Car started having problems starting with a hot engine. Eventually died and needed new starter. |
| Mercury Sable in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 70000 | 213 | Rear brake caliper frozen |
| Jul | 2010 | 75000 | 700 | Front brake rotors and pads replaced Intermittent failure to engage 1st gear when transmission warm. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 118000 | 400 | Radiator leak. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 100300 | 50 | Blend door actuator failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Mercury Sable
Engine not specified
| Mercury Sable in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 119040 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 119660 | 650 | Just wanted to change tires. The mechanic couldn't for he discovered lots of problem with the car. Suspension, steering, wheel alignment etc. so decided to return the car to me. while driving there is a smell of rubber burning, hard to steer, oil leaking etc. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1997 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercury Sable in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 108000 | 45 | O2 sensor went bad. Replaced. |
| Feb | 2010 | 110000 | 100 | Another O2 sensor. That makes 3 of 4. I can't think of any other sensors that have not gone bad and been replaced in the last 10 months. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mercury Sable in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 93000 | 50 | Replaced power steering pump Replaced DPFE |
| Dec | 2010 | 105000 | 480 | Engine timing cover was warped and leaking coolant externally. Timing cover machined true and reinstalled, gasket replaced, water pump replaced, serpentine belt replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 112000 | 1400 | Replaced water pump and engine head gasket. Both leaking. |
| Jan | 2012 | 114000 | 300 | Brake line had ruptured and others were corroding. All brake lines replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | 123700 | 145 | Replaced passenger side rotor and pads. Excessive wear was caused by frozen caliper guide on drivers side causing passenger side to carry all breaking load. Replaced drivers side pads, caliper bracket and caliper guides. |
| Sep | 2012 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mercury Sable in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 104000 | 287 | Hydraulic brake fluid line crimped; replaced by dealer. |
| Dec | 2011 | 108000 | 300 | Transmission line rusted out, new one created and installed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1996 Mercury Sable 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mercury Sable in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 156000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 158000 | 0 | Passenger window rolled down, would not roll back up. |
| Jan | 2011 | 163000 | 0 | Constant power draw on battery, battery would be drained within 12 hours. Fixed by pulling the fuse for the daytime running lamps. |
| May | 2011 | 163000 | 0 | Unrepaired problems were the air pump, ignition actuator rod, catalytic converters. Transmission slipping, makes car unsafe to drive. |
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