2003 Mercury Sable - Reliability

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GS Sedan (3.0L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Mercury Sable by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Fuel Pump, failure of the Mass Air Flow Meter and failure of the Oil Pan Gasket (3.0L Engine VIN U). Failure of the Fuel Pump will prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump is estimated at $263.90 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Mass Air Flow Meter is estimated at $196.02 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Oil Pan Gasket is estimated at $19.25 for parts and $195.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ball Joints. The cost to replace the Ball Joints is estimated at $57.00 each for parts and $97.50 per side for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Flex Fuel Sensor Module. Failure of the Flex Fuel Sensor Module applies to flex fuel models only. This fault can cause the vehicle to run out of gas. The cost to replace the Flex Fuel Sensor Module is estimated at $34.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Mercury Sable by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Mercury Sable - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Mercury Sable by Identifix

Reliability History for Mercury Sable by Identifix

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