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2002 Mercury Sable Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump and Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor. Failure of the Fuel Pump may cause the vehicle to not start. Problems with the DPFE Sensor may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $254.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the DPFE sensor is estimated at $68.00 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.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Lower Ball Joints. The cost to replace the Lower Ball Joints is estimated at $49.00 each for parts and $71.50 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on a $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
An occational problem is the Blower Motor Resistor. A Blower Motor Resistor that fails will prevent the blower motor from operating. The cost to replace the Blower Resistor is estimated at $16.98 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 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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