2004 Mercury Sable replacement starters

JMLEMON42

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2004 MERCURY SABLE
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I have had to replace my starter 3 times so far, I have owned this car for only 2 and 1/2 years. Isn't that excessive? When does the "lemon law " apply?

Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 11:07 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Yes that is excessive. Have you replaced it with a factory starter or aftermarket? Also, as far as the lemon law, the dealer has three chances to repair the problem and it must be an item that can cause danger to the driver / passanger. For example, if the brakes were non-repairable.

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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 11:57 AM

JMLEMON42

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I used aftermarket the first 2 times, this time I used a new one.

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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 2:00 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you replaced it this time with a factory (new one) it should last longer. Many times the parts stores sell remanufactured ones that just don't hold up.

See if this one last longer. If it doesn't, let me know. This posting will always be here so you can recontact me this way.

Joe

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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 9:45 PM