2002 Mercury Sable
Introduction
The 2002 Mercury Sable is a full-size sedan that offers a comfortable ride and a spacious interior. It comes with a variety of engine and transmission options, including a 3.0-liter V6 with 155 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, a 3.0-liter Duratec V6 with 200 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque, a 3.4-liter V8 with 230 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.4-liter Duratec V8 with 280 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. The Sable was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
People who own the 2002 Mercury Sable appreciate its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and powerful engine options. However, they have also reported a number of issues with the vehicle, including engine problems, transmission problems, suspension problems, and electrical problems.
Engine
3.0-liter V6
Intake manifold gasket failure Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold gasket can fail, causing a loss of coolant and engine overheating. Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+ Recalls: None Found
Valve cover gasket leak Description/Symptoms: The valve cover gasket can leak, causing oil to leak onto the engine. Solution: Replace the valve cover gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500 Recalls: None Found
3.0-liter Duratec V6
Timing chain tensioner failure Description/Symptoms: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip and the engine to lose power. Solution: Replace the timing chain tensioner. Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+ Recalls: None Found
Intake manifold runner control valve failure Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold runner control valve can fail, causing the engine to run rough and lose power. Solution: Replace the intake manifold runner control valve. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500 Recalls: None Found
3.4-liter V8
Spark plug blowout Description/Symptoms: The spark plugs can blow out of the cylinder head, causing a loss of compression and engine damage. Solution: Replace the spark plugs and repair the cylinder head. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+ Recalls: None Found
Intake manifold gasket failure Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold gasket can fail, causing a loss of coolant and engine overheating. Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+ Recalls: None Found
3.4-liter Duratec V8
Timing chain tensioner failure Description/Symptoms: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip and the engine to lose power. Solution: Replace the timing chain tensioner. Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+ Recalls: None Found
Intake manifold runner control valve failure Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold runner control valve can fail, causing the engine to run rough and lose power. Solution: Replace the intake manifold runner control valve. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500 Recalls: None Found
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission slipping Description/Symptoms: The transmission can slip, causing the vehicle to lose power and accelerate slowly. Solution: Rebuild or replace the transmission. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+ Recalls: None Found
Transmission fluid leak Description/Symptoms: The transmission fluid can leak, causing the transmission to overheat and fail. Solution: Repair the transmission fluid leak. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $600 Recalls: None Found
5-speed manual transmission
Clutch failure Description/Symptoms: The clutch can fail, causing the vehicle to be unable to move. Solution: Replace the clutch. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000 Recalls: None Found
Transmission fluid leak Description/Symptoms: The transmission fluid can leak, causing the transmission to overheat and fail. Solution: Repair the transmission fluid leak. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $600 Recalls: None Found
Suspension
Front suspension strut failure Description/Symptoms: The front suspension struts can fail, causing the vehicle to ride rough and handle poorly. Solution: Replace the front suspension struts. Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800+ Recalls: None Found
Rear suspension shock absorber failure Description/Symptoms: The rear suspension shock absorbers can fail, causing the vehicle to bounce and handle poorly. Solution: Replace the rear suspension shock absorbers. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600+ Recalls: None Found
Electrical
Alternator failure Description/Symptoms: The alternator can fail, causing the battery to discharge and the vehicle to lose power. Solution: Replace the alternator. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600 Recalls: None Found
Battery failure Description/Symptoms: The battery can fail, causing the vehicle to be unable to