Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2003 Mercury Sable
Car diagnostics for the 2003 Mercury Sable: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.9 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Mercury Sable for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Mercury Sable: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,690 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Mercury Sable
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 201 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (51), power train (30) and vehicle speed control (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V105000 | 2004-03-02 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. |
| 04V106000 | 2004-03-02 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
| 03V087000 | 2003-03-10 | visibility:windshield | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 2003 Mercury Sable
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 2003 Mercury Sable, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The powertrain here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
From request to repair
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Car care, briefly
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Send a request
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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