Mercury Sable owners have reported 2 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.
Transmission case had 6" crack , differential joint disintergrated, and fluid leaked on to catalytic converter that could have caused a fire.
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Transmission leaked fluid. Found crack in housing, caused by differential breaking down internally. Vehicle is just past 36,000 mile warranty. 2 days of labor and $1600 estimated repair for differential and transmission housing. Need to check if related to current "roll pin" transmission safety recall for 1996 Sable.
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