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2000 Mercury Sable Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor, Restricted EGR passages (3.0L VIN S only), the Fuel Pump, Secondary Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Pump and Flex Fuel Sensor Module (VIN 2 only). The cost to replace the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $76.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to clean out the restricted EGR passages is estimated at $5.00 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $255.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the AIR Pump is estimated at $200.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. 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.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Door Ajar Switches and the Brake Deactivator Switch for the cruise control. The cost to replace the Door Ajar Switches is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor per door, and can range from one to four doors. The cost to repair the Brake Deactivator Switch is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $32.50 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
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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