2000 Mercury Sable - Consumer Discussions

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• Re: 2005 Mercury Sable Electrical Problem [flaminsable]

  Written by: prazb2jc on Jan 26, 2012 12:23:05 PM

  I had posted prior about the same problems with my 2000 Ford Taurus. We also replaced just about everything in hopes of finding and fixing the culprit; nothing helped. Ford is well aware of these failure issues, but will NOT issue a recall. Most of these "undetermined" difficulties are tied to your On-board Diagnostic (OBD) System. Unfortunately, you must take your vehicle to a licensed Ford dealer to utilize their diagnostic ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Squeeks, Rattles and other Noises

• Re: 2000 Mercury Sable Squalling [stephkenner]

  Written by: chuckhumprey on Oct 25, 2010 12:14:23 AM

  ^ this is also happening to me. I've been trying to figure out what's wrong for days, I have no time yet to bring it to mechanic. I've changed a lot of my ford taurus parts, every week i've been encountering different problems.

• 2000 Mercury Sable Squalling

  Written by: stephkenner on Oct 15, 2010 1:49:25 PM

  I have a 2000 Mercury Sable station wagon, V6 w/DOHC. It squeals loudly when it's turned sharply to the right or left. Does anyone have any idea what's causing this noise?

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• Re: 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem? [tdeanda_2000]

  Written by: rpyles on May 12, 2010 6:38:10 AM

  I'm having this exact same issue with my 2002 Ford Taurus. Driving down the road it will just turn off then back on. Every light on the dash comes on. Also when it comes back on everything is dim, dash light, headlights, etc. After a few more minutes of driving everything comes back on fully lit. Then sometimes when I turn off the car and get out all of the lights ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Re: quality of 2000 mercury sable ls premium sedan [pod]

  Written by: savetheland on May 2, 2010 6:14:48 PM

  Yeah, thats what sucks about Fords (and may be other American cars) - unlike German engineers they do not design cars for easy maintainance.

• Re: quality of 2000 mercury sable ls premium sedan [savetheland]

  Written by: pod on Apr 29, 2010 6:56:51 PM

  Thanks for that information. I'll pass on the preventative maintenance and wait for symptoms and then let the dealer do the job. If it does cost that much, that would be the first substantive criticism I have of the engineering of the car.

• Re: quality of 2000 mercury sable ls premium sedan [pod]

  Written by: savetheland on Apr 29, 2010 5:32:30 PM

  You have to remove upper manifold with MAF, air filter and etc. There are some manuals on the net with pictures and tricks how to do that. You have to order gaskets too. I decided to not bother myself with it because it is not couple of hours work esp if you are not trained on the subject. If something goes wrong it will disable your car for several days or ... Read More

• Re: quality of 2000 mercury sable ls premium sedan [savetheland]

  Written by: pod on Apr 28, 2010 1:24:56 PM

  I noticed you said the plugs "must" be changed at 100,000 miles. I'm at 140,000+ and the car is running fine. I understand that this is a long time for plugs to last but if the car runs smoothly and I get good mileage (about 24 mpg average city and highway) I am reluctant to mess around with the electronics. When I look under the hood I can't even see where ... Read More

• Re: 2000 mercury sable fuel filter change[pod]

  Written by: pod on Apr 25, 2010 7:38:54 PM

  Had the time today to change the fuel filter. Cost about $9 at walmart. The hardest part is getting a safe elevation of the passenger rear of the tire. I have a floor jack and put it on one on the wishbones with a 2x6 between. Once off the ground the filter and hoses are very accessible with just my head under the car. The prep is: (1) remove fuse 16 ... Read More

2010 Ford Taurus

• taurus/sable excellence of past models

  Written by: pod on Feb 13, 2010 9:48:37 AM

  I wish the new products well. There are plenty of reviews from new or recent owners available on the forums. I wanted to extoll the trouble free history of my 2000 Mercury Sable now ten years and 140,000 miles old. 1) no major unexpected repair charges except a fuel pump at 100,000. 2) one brake job at 90,000 miles 3) no exhaust system issues except new oxygen sensors at 120,000. No ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Re: quality of 2000 mercury sable ls premium sedan [pod]

  Written by: savetheland on Mar 11, 2010 5:39:01 PM

  I have 127K miles on 2002 Mercury Sable and did not have any problems at all. Fuel filter has to be changed every 30K miles. I did not change serpantine belt, brakes though. Changed battery once and tires also once (better change because stock tires suck). Spark plugs must be changed at 100K and it is expensive. Do not forget to replace also wires.

• quality of 2000 mercury sable ls premium sedan

  Written by: pod on Mar 11, 2010 3:33:17 PM

  Almost ten years and 138,000+ miles and I must compliment the engineers at Mercury (Ford). No major problems and what is most remarkable is what I have not had to do: 1) no unexpected major repairs except fuel pump replacement in subzero weather with a low tank (I have since learned not to let it go low since the gas cools (or in this case warms) the pump. Probably my bad. ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Heating / Cooling Problems

• 2000 sable... heat problem

  Written by: disblile on Dec 21, 2009 6:49:32 PM

  got a 2000 mercury sable. i replaced the thermostat. flushed the heater core. and checked the blend door actuator (which works fine!) still not getting heat. when the car gets to temp while i am driving i will get a decent amount of heat if i turn the blower motor on. but the heat will fade in about ten seconds to cold. If i turn the blower off for about two ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• Re: 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem? [tdeanda_2000]

  Written by: tdeanda_2000 on Oct 20, 2008 4:01:43 PM

  I gave up on my car too for the exact same reasons you listed. I also traded it in & bought a GM certified 2007 Chevy Impala. I too was skeptical about buying another used car but since it was certified & also still under warranty, I went ahead with it. So far, I really love my "new" car. I wish I knew what was wrong with the other car & ... Read More

2000 Taurus Rear Door Panel

• Re: Leather peeling off of the door [workoholic1]

  Written by: pod on Dec 2, 2009 4:29:25 AM

  Same problem, 2000 Mercury Sable. The former leatherette hangs down like elephant ears. Some loosening of the drivers side covering as well. At 135K miles I don't expect a company fix is likely. Haven't really explored any diy solutions yet.

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• Re: 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem? [tdeanda_2000]

  Written by: ansynthia on Oct 20, 2008 8:14:36 AM

  my girlfriend has a 1999 sable wagon. she has simular problems. the car shuts off when driving, the lights flicker, whipers go off by them self, and sometimes the auto locks are funny. we reported it under warranty but of course ford found nothing wrong with the car. i have a friend that asked me when telling him all of this if her drivers seat was electricly adjustable, which it is. ... Read More

• Re: 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem? [athomas52]

  Written by: tdeanda_2000 on Aug 16, 2008 5:35:38 PM

  I gave up on the car because safety & reliability were key for me - plus I didn't want to spend lots of money trying to figure out the issue & repair it. I drive my children & their friends around & take a lot of long distance weekend trips. I traded it in & bought a GM certified 2007 Chevy Impala. I was skeptical about buying another used car but ... Read More

• Re: 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem? [tdeanda_2000]

  Written by: athomas52 on Aug 16, 2008 11:11:01 AM

  I have a 2005 Mercy Sable GS 63000 miles and you have described the problem perfectly. It is still under warranty but the mercury dealership has been unable to fix the problem... Please let me know if you find a solution. Thanks

2008 and Later Ford Taurus / Mercury Sable Maintenance and Repair Forum

• Re: 2009 Mercury Sable Premier "Clunk" Noise [09mercsable]

  Written by: pjoannamo on Nov 2, 2009 3:53:49 AM

  I have a 2008 Sable that had the same problem when I test drove it. However, this problem you're referring to has nothing to do with the problem you're describing in earlier models. The pre-2000 Mercury/Lincoln vehicles had a clunking noise in the front end that whenever you mad a hard turn, you would hear the clunking sound. They re-designed the front end in the larger vechicle to stop this.. But.. ... Read More

• 2009 Mercury Sable Premier "Clunk" Noise

  Written by: 09mercsable on Oct 30, 2009 11:19:46 AM

  I have a 2009 Mercury Sable Premier FWD with 18" Pirelli' tires and app 4ooo miles and my car makes a "clunk" noise when going over bumps at slow speed. I have taken it back to a local Ford Dealer and they replaced both front struts and also the strut mounts and said that the sound is gone. Obviously they are deaf! So I found this forum and noticed that this ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem?

  Written by: tdeanda_2000 on Aug 7, 2008 4:55:21 PM

  I've been reading the postings & haven't found anyone yet with the same issue as mine. I have a 2003 Mercury Sable GS, about 54,400 or so miles that I purchased used about 4 years ago with around 12,000 miles on it. It has a sporadic problem that I think is an electrical issue. Off & on for the last couple of years, it will turn off for a split second ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Heating / Cooling Problems

• Re: 2000 Mercury Sable heating and coolant problem. [sableowner]

  Written by: thumes on Sep 22, 2009 7:15:07 PM

  That happens when the coolant is not in contact with the temp sensor (i.e. there is NO coolant in the engine). You obviously have a lark leak in the system and need to tow it to a shop where they will find the leak and replace the part. Shouldn't bee too expensive (no more than 250$ if a shop does the work, less than 100$ if you can do it yourself). ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Audio Questions

• Re: 2000 Mercury Sable antennae connection [jschram]

  Written by: trucker5 on Aug 19, 2009 8:06:20 PM

  antennae plugs into a electronic box in trunk left side under carpet on side wall behind wheel well

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• 1993 mercury sable

  Written by: goldbond1 on Jul 20, 2009 2:51:21 PM

  have a problem with a 1993 mercury sable 3.8 v6 rev up to 2000 rpm and car shts down even while driving otherwise runs great help please

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• 2000 Mercury Sable.....

  Written by: cull57 on Jul 4, 2008 6:58:44 AM

  Purchased in 2004 with 45k miles and now have 165k miles. Love the car - sharp looking, all leather, all the bells and whistles. I've has some issues though. Got recalled for coil issue and ended up costing me $600. (sway bar/front end problems). Year later I replaced the ball joints, coils, struts and rotors. (~$1000) That being said, the car has been a good soldier - I drive lots of ... Read More

2010 Ford Taurus

• weight and SHO

  Written by: pod on May 6, 2009 10:34:34 AM

  I found the weight quotes just by goggling the 2010 model for weight and HP and agree that the 3109 sounds too low. The point stands however tht the SHO is going to be 600-700 pounds more than the Accord which is now rated as a full size sedan (no longer qualifies as mid-sized). I have read that AWD adds about 200 pounds. The points about torque are well taken and ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Transmission Problems

• Re: 2000 mercury sable tranny problem [orcharddude]

  Written by: fordfan_17 on May 28, 2008 12:25:55 PM

  harsh shifts in this unit can be related to worn out valves in the valve body normally with every overhaul i install new boost valve and sleeve and also converter bypass valve since these valve cycle a bunch they wear down and leak by the valves. this can be done without removing the trans from the car as what is called a valve body service it still consists of a lot ... Read More

• Re: 2000 mercury sable tranny problem [djcriple420]

  Written by: orcharddude on May 27, 2008 10:08:25 PM

  I have a 2000 mercury sable ls, vulcan engine w/ 124k on original powertrain and I am experiencing similar problems to the previous post by djcriple420. I have had fairly regular flushes, and just changed the filter on the tranny just recently, although the shifting has improved significantly, it still shifts harder than it should like it's extending the shift from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd and then shifting ... Read More

2005 Taurus Life expectancy

• Re: 2005 Taurus Life expectancy [aleshanic]

  Written by: pod on Mar 2, 2009 9:29:51 AM

  I have a 2000 mercury sable (same as taurus except for minor decorations); it has the 24 valve engine. I am going on 130,000 miles and 9 years with no major problems with anything. I fuel pump replacement was the only surprise at about 80,000. same exhaust, very little loss of power (approx 10% which I expect in an engine this old). I vote for the reliability of the car.

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• Re: 2003 Mercury Sable GS - electrical problem? [tdeanda_2000]

  Written by: jasfer1127 on Jan 21, 2009 6:19:56 AM

  i to have this same issue now for 3 years. the car has been to the dealer numerus times with no fix, many parts just trown at it. last summer i put a new battery in and the problem went away till this winter when i used the heater, was there ever a fix for you?

Taurus/Sable Heating / Cooling Problems

• Re: 2000 Mercury Sable heating and coolant problem. [sableowner]

  Written by: rmess on Nov 1, 2008 7:46:21 PM

  It sounds like a bad heater core, probably rusted. When coolant leaks out from underneath the car usually at the firewall is is the heater core. Check to see if you have coolant inside on the floor near the fan outlets..........hope it helps.........

• 2000 Mercury Sable heating and coolant problem.

  Written by: sableowner on Nov 1, 2008 8:12:11 AM

  To begin with, I bought my Sable over the summer, used, from a private person (as opposed to a dealer). The air conditioner worked perfectly, and since it was summer I stupidly never checked to see if I had heat. Well, I didn't have heat when the cold weather came about. I took the car into a mechanic who scared the hell out of me with insane prices but told me ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Good quality assessment after 113,000 miles and 7 years.

  Written by: pod on Feb 24, 2008 5:37:46 PM

  I was reluctant to buy a mercury in 2000 but decided to go with the sable LS premium sedan. I have owned it for seven plus years now and can report that I am very pleased with the quality of the car and its reliability. There have been no major issues at all. It feels like it still has about 80-85% of the pep it had when new and there are ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Audio Questions

• 2000 Mercury Sable antennae connection

  Written by: jschram on Jan 27, 2008 4:40:36 PM

  After pulling the factory radio from the dash I was surprised to find that the antennae was not directly plugged to the back of the unit. Can anyone tell me where the antennae connection is so I can tap into it with my satelite radio gear? Thanks

Taurus/Sable Transmission Problems

• Re: 2000 mercury sable tranny problem [djcriple420]

  Written by: rhtrans on Jan 24, 2008 5:43:38 PM

  The second gear clutches are one of the weakest links in this unit. To much clutch clearance in second (burnt) usually causes that if all other gears are ok and there are no codes stored in the computer. Most likely it's getting time for a new unit.

Taurus/Sable MPG-Real World Numbers

• Re: Taurus/Sable Wagons: MPG-Real World Numbers [pf_flyer]

  Written by: dmers1 on Jan 24, 2008 5:06:26 PM

  We have had our 2008 Sable Premier FWD for 3 months now w/ 7000 miles. We made the change from Grand Marquis's (4) over the past 22 years to the new revised Sable in order to get a lot of good technology that was not offered in the G.M. cars (such as ESC, in-dash GPS, Satellite radio, Voice Sync, etc) The car rides good, but not like the last 2000 Grand ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Transmission Problems

• 2000 mercury sable tranny problem

  Written by: djcriple420 on Jan 22, 2008 9:52:49 PM

  I have a 2000 merc sable ls premium it has 173K miles which i realize is a lot. Not all the time, but occasionally i will put the car in to Drive and it will go but from going from 1st to 2nd gears (it is an auto) the car revs up and does not shift right away then sort of SLAMS into gear. and it is only from the starting ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium

  Written by: rmess on Dec 2, 2007 8:18:41 PM

  Hello, I am new to the forums and new to a Ford product. I just purchased a used 2000 Merc Sable, the car has 58,000 miles on it and was very well maintained. When I first got it home the engine light came on, went back to the dealer and he had to replace a plug and coil. Week later the left rear sway bar link broke in-half and was replaced. ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

• 2000 Merc Sable automatic headlight problem

  Written by: rich74 on Sep 26, 2007 3:47:58 PM

  My Mercury Sable LS headlamps come on in the daylight when the switch is in the automatic position. The Headlamps shut off when driving at night, I was able to turn them on by manually turning the switch. The headlamps turned off and than came back on. I experimented with the headlamp switch by turning back to automatic to see if it would do it again and it shut off again ... Read More

Should I buy this used Taurus or Sable?

• 2002 Taurus Wagon & 2001 Mercury Sable

  Written by: danielj6 on Aug 20, 2007 3:51:19 PM

  robertplattbel and bigdan1: I owned a 2000 Merc. Sable wagon which developed problems first identified in the power steering pump and later in the rack and pinion assembly. The latter would've been replaced but wasn't because the car was totaled in an unfortunate accident. Please do yourselves a favor and have this checked out as it is a somewhat costly repair quite common to Tauri/Sables.

• 2001 Mercury Sable

  Written by: bigdan1 on Aug 19, 2007 5:23:59 PM

  I am looking at a 2001 Mercury Sable. It has 52,000 miles. I know the owner, and trust him when he says car is clean and runs good. Mileage is low because his father owned it, but died. My friend inherited the car, but does not travel far to work.He is moving up to a newer car due to a recent promotion at work. I have been a Ford man my ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• 2000 Sable Power Steering Pump Noise

  Written by: w9cw on Mar 2, 2007 8:37:12 AM

  Last week, my wife and I purchased a 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium for our daughter who recently graduated from university. It has the 3.0L Duratec 24V V6, and the AX4N transaxle. The car was purchased from a private party, and has 36K on the clock. Apparently, power steering pump problems are quite typical for the vehicle. The PS pump makes quite a bit of noise when the steering is on ... Read More

What Are Your Thoughts on the Return of the Taurus/Sable?

• Re: Ford - GM [fezo]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Feb 8, 2007 9:30:05 AM

  It's a good move, period. They never should have dropped the names in the first place. Taurus is a known entity, 500 is not. Taurus may have baggage, but it is better to have a name in print than not. All this brings to peopel's minds again what the Taurus used to be before Ford ruined it. Besides, lots of people LIKE their 2000-2005 bland Tauri. And it remained their best ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• car want start

  Written by: elizia on Jun 6, 2006 9:28:25 PM

  i ran out gas in 2000 mercury sable when i but some gas in car it started drove down road but it cut off now it want start do any one have any advise.

• which Transmission with Duratec

  Written by: silentwill on Apr 23, 2006 3:19:27 PM

  I recently purchased a 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium,on floor shift, which I like very much; but I cannot find out which of the two transmissions Ford listed is installed - the "AX4N" or "AX4S". The engine is a 3.0L V6 Duratec DOHC 24 V and it does have a lot of getup and go. I thought the VIN would specify but it does not. The information sheet just says "Automatic ... Read More

• Re: 2000 Taurus Door Ajar Light & also front brake rotor problems [bigdan1]

  Written by: richard39 on Apr 5, 2006 5:54:25 AM

  I have a 1999 Mercury sable and my dome and map lights will not go out, I to removed the bulbs. The door ajar light goes out when the doors are shut. I did lube the door latches but it did not help. I pulled the relay out and it checked out just fine. It activated when I pluged it back in, which is normal for I had the door open. ... Read More

• Fuel Injector Problems:

  Written by: jwaand on Dec 20, 2005 2:05:02 PM

  2002 Mercury Sable: since it's 30,000 mile dealer service the car has needed two new fuel injectors in 2,000 miles. The car came back form it's service leaking transmission fluid because the dealer over-filled the transmission fluid. Then it started miss-firing and running ruff. Now after 2000 miles a second fuel injector has gone bad. I would appreciate any insights, especially if there is any way the service could have contributed ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Re: 2002 Mercury Sable [vppc] (from: beancounter)

  Written by: beancounter on Dec 12, 2005 10:20:24 AM

  Price? I don't know. But, I have a 2000 Sable LS with 156,000 miles on the std Vulcan V6. Bought it w/ 16,000 miles. With 55,000 miles on the one you're looking at, if there are no maint records, I would change all fluids (cooling, trans, & oil). (At 55,000, trans & cooling should have been done twice already.) Maint is the key to getting max mileage out of any car, ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• Re: 1999 mercury sable [spadez]

  Written by: sksheridan on Jul 22, 2005 6:02:29 AM

  I am having the same problem with my 2000 Taurus. It started about a week ago when I noticed a whine coming from the power steering pump when I made turns. The fluid does look like it has been frothed, and there is fluid all over the engine now. There is also a hot electrical smell when I open the top of the power steering fluid reservoir.

• Re: 1999 mercury sable [jatabt]

  Written by: spadez on Jul 20, 2005 3:58:45 PM

  I'm having the same problem with a 2000 Sable - happened about a year ago; the mechanic says it frothed up out of the reservoir; he claimed there was probably just some air in the line, and that there wasn't anything he could do. Hadn't seen the problem again until today: parked it in the driveway this afternoon, and a few hours later noticed a puddle of power steering fluid. Looks ... Read More

• Erratic Interior Tempature

  Written by: hotandcold on Jun 1, 2005 10:02:19 AM

  About 3 months ago, after 60K miles, my 2000 Mercury Sable started giving me interior temperature problems. At random times, all controls to heating/AC/Radio will not work. The most annoying part is the temperature controls will not work properly. Mercury has already replaced the face plate for the temp and radio but it did not fix the problem. What is my next move?

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Re: Long suffering Buckwheat ?........I beg to differ [shank6]

  Written by: nvbanker on Dec 7, 2004 5:26:34 PM

  I know style is subjective, but really, you don't care for the style of the Montego? I liked the new Sable when it came out in 2000 a lot, but I like the new Montego even more. I especially like that cascading grille Mercury is making a trademark now. I like it on the Mountaineer we have now, we've had 2 of them, and I like it on the Montego. Well, ... Read More

• Long suffering Buckwheat ?........I beg to differ

  Written by: shank6 on Dec 6, 2004 7:22:14 PM

  That's too bad about the Sable. The styling of the new Montego does nothing for me at all. I'm a Mercury man from way back, (86 Cougar LS} and I think they offer a quality product. I'm planning on taking my 2000 Sable LS to 200,000 miles. I haven't had any serious problems, and the ride and fit of the car is just fine for my wife(she has the 2002 Sable ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• Laundry List from the dealer

  Written by: greg32 on Sep 15, 2004 10:10:30 AM

  I took my 2000 Mercury Sable SW 24v into the dealer for the 60000 mile check up and got back a $2800 estimate for a bunch of repairs. One of the big ones was $671 to replace the valve cover gaskets. Then an extra $350 to clean the throttle body since he would have to move it out of the way to get to the back gasket. Does this sound like ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• no title

  Written by: danielj6 on Jul 7, 2004 6:27:59 PM

  Thank you for you concern and your words Badgerfan! Let me just say 3 things about these cars (Tauri and Sable. They're damn strong and safe. While reporting the accident to my insurance company, the rep told me right off the bat that the car would probably be totaled as the cost of repairing it would exceed the value of it. I argued with him that my station wagon was a ... Read More

• Ford issues 2 recalls

  Written by: danielj6 on Mar 11, 2004 4:08:56 PM

  More than 1.3 million Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans will be recalled to correct problems with brake lights and air filters. In the first recall, the 2000-2003 Taurus/Sable will be brought back because the center high-mounted stop lamps have bad switches that could lead to inoperative or always-on lights. The second recall covers 2003 Taurus/Sable sedans that have air filters that may catch fire. Both repairs will be done at ... Read More

• jrc346

  Written by: danielj6 on Feb 1, 2004 4:29:28 AM

  My 2000 Mercury Sable station wagon with 25000 miles has developed a sort of humming sound whenever I turn the steering wheel right or left. I've had this for several months now, and the sound is louder in cold weather than in hot. The shop initially checked rack and pinion components and greased some parts which quiet the noise but didn't make it go away. Within a few days the humming ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• This is the problem

  Written by: danielj6 on Dec 14, 2003 6:10:56 AM

  My 2000 Mercury Sable station wagon with 25000 miles has developed a sort of whining sound which is transmitted through the steering wheel whenever it is turned right or left. Initially I took the car to the shop and mechanics checked it only to find nothing wrong with steering components, worn parts, etc. They lubricated the rack and pinion and this quieted the whining sound for a few days. Now it ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Floppy Shift Lever

  Written by: nikki15 on Oct 30, 2003 6:38:03 PM

  I have a 2000 Mercury Sable wagon, 24v Duratech engine with the floor mounted shift lever. The other day in an underground garage, I tried to back out of a space. The shift lever moved very easily liked it wasn't connected to anything, but it stayed in park. Wasn't gonna move. When the tow truck got there and figured out he was not going to fit in the entrance, about 2 ... Read More

• Catch-All post

  Written by: badgerfan on Aug 7, 2003 12:34:49 PM

  I was on vacation so didn't post for a while, but thought I would bring up a few things. Two days before vacation-two weeks ago, my 2000 SES wipers stopped working. Took it in to dealer after work the same day it happened and dealer diagnosed bad wiper motor. They didn't have part in stock, but got it in the next day and replaced it that day when I brought it ... Read More

• 2003 Mercury Sable LS - A/C

  Written by: bgbolumen1 on Jul 17, 2003 11:12:19 AM

  ""That's the way it's supposed to work. In any mode except vent, the a/c will engage. It's in the owners manual. All my Ford products (1986, 1988, 1991, 1996 Sable and 2000 & 2001 Lincoln LS) have done/do it" I was afraid of that since most days at 70F, there is no need for A/C but it would be nice to have Venting to the feet and up or anywhere for ... Read More

• re: 2003 Mercury Sable LS - A/C by bgbolumen

  Written by: ezaircon4jc on Jul 16, 2003 8:49:45 PM

  That's the way it's supposed to work. In any mode except vent, the a/c will engage. It's in the owners manual. All my Ford products (1986, 1988, 1991, 1996 Sable and 2000 & 2001 Lincoln LS) have done/do it.

• Nightmare With Ford / Mercury ESP

  Written by: ssartori on May 7, 2003 12:14:02 PM

  About 11 months ago while my 1999 Mercury Sable was still under new car warranty, which at that time had about 23,000 mile and 3 months left, I developed a small oil leak. I would see a few drops of oil every morning on my garage floor. I brought it in to the dealer, for an oil change and had it checked out. They thought it was a loose plug. I ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• Tweetyt2

  Written by: badgerfan on Apr 10, 2003 5:32:13 AM

  Read back on the last several hundred posts here and also in the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable Sedans discussion and you will see most people are very happy with theirs. This generation Taurus has so far been pretty problem free. However, buying a used car, no matter what make, is always a risk. Try to get the maintenance history, etc, and learn as much about the particular car you can. ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Wagons

• Mercury Sable Review

  Written by: danielj6 on Apr 7, 2003 6:50:46 PM

  My 2000 gold Sable LX Premium station wagon this month turns 3 years old.  I bought it new at a Brooklyn Lincoln-Mercury dealer.  I traded a Mazda MPV for it which I had purchased new in 1998.  Paid for the S.W. $22.000 minus the trade.  Purchase experience left much to be desired.  I complained with Ford headquarters directly which interceded somewhat with the dealer. My Sable is currently giving me 20 ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• president's day....

  Written by: sculldog33 on Feb 15, 2003 10:46:28 PM

  It's car buying season...local Mercury dealer (same one I purchased from) has 20+ 2003 Sable LS Premium Touring Editions w/leather, ABS and moonroof, climate control, etc. for 18.5 after rebate. This is an incredible price -- a full $1000 less than I paid for my 2000, and it has at least one extra option in the "puddle lamps" that mine doesn't have. No matter what anyone has posted about Camry's, Accords ... Read More

Taurus/Sable Maintenance & Repair

• Ford Extended Warranty Notice

  Written by: danielj6 on Feb 20, 2003 3:55:12 PM

  I also received this notice from Ford on my 2000 Mercury Sable LS. The warranty extension adds an additional 2 years/24000 miles on a specific part, the "Tube mounted EGR Pressure Sensor" which is a part in the cars emission control system. The warranty is listed as program number 02M01 and the sensor part number is 9J460. Yesterday the "Check engine light" came on and stayed on, and later I began ... Read More

• Taurus Alignment Problems--Defective Strut Design

  Written by: mebcaux on Jan 18, 2003 12:38:20 PM

  Late-model Ford Tauruses and and Mercury Sables contain defectively designed and/or manufactured front strut assemblies that make them impossible to align properly and cause premature tire wear. This is a dangerous defect, but Ford refuses to acknowledge the problem and make it right for the millions of Taurus and Sable owners who may be affected. Anyone suffering this problem should file a complaint with the NHTSA and FTC, and pursue the ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• ezaircon4jc

  Written by: upsetter1 on Nov 21, 2002 7:23:04 PM

  Current Taurus was redesigned in 1996 and in 2000 they made some changes in exterior, interior and safety equipment. I just read that Ford is starting new ad campain in TV and press to push Taurus. But it doesn't make it more competitive. They also said that Taurus will be kind of rental car and car for those who look for inexpensive midclass sedan. Real import fighters will be Ford 500, ... Read More

• sable package

  Written by: sculldog33 on Jul 1, 2002 11:08:56 AM

  The Sables also offer an appearance package called the "platinum edition". This is on top of the already "top-of-the-line" Sable LS Premier package. For the Taurus, I believe the SES is the equivalent of the LS Premier. Not sure about the advertising, but this does show up in Edmunds' online info. As for the car, for the Sable LS Premier at least, they did do shock/spring recalibrations as I recall as ... Read More

• Question on Merc. Sable

  Written by: danielj6 on Mar 15, 2002 5:10:02 PM

  I have a 2000 Mercury Sable station wagon. Due to the lack of activity in the Taurus/Sable sw's thread I need to pose my question here. Perhaps it would be appropriate for Edmund's to mix both wagons and sedans together in 1 thread. My car starts fine in the morning but later in the day after sitting some 7-8 hours the engine turns and is difficult to start. Finally it starts ... Read More

• Starting problems with 2000 Mercury Sable

  Written by: e_sable on Oct 28, 2001 2:36:41 PM

  I have a 2000 Mercury Sable LS 3.0 24 valve engine and lately I have been having problems at times when starting the engine. When the car is started it is like the engine is flooded and then will start. Is anyone else experiencing this problem. I am taking my car to the dealer tomorrow to see if they can figure it out. Please let me know if ya'll have had ... Read More

• role1

  Written by: ezaircon4jc on Oct 14, 2001 7:44:22 PM

  Ford dropped the duals on the Taurus in 98, I believe. Whatever year the HP went to 180. Mercury kept the duals until they started de-contenting in 2000 (rear drum brakes instead of discs, single exhaust vs. duals, etc.). The dual exhaust should be good for 20 HP as the dual equipped models have 200 HP. BTW, I still love my 96 Sable with 103k on the odo. It just isn't ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Wagons

• 2000 Mercury Sable LS wagon

  Written by: acarlsen on Apr 19, 2001 2:26:17 PM

  I find that Edmunds' estimated prices for cars (Sable wagons anyway) to be very high. I recently purchased a 2000 Sable LS wagon with 14000 miles on it for $17100.It is in new condition, has every option, and according to Edmunds, I should have paid over $19000 for it to the dealer from whom I made the purchase. Incidentally, this is the fourth Sable wagon (first LS) I've owned,dating back to ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• Sable brakes "ringing"

  Written by: glinda49 on Aug 9, 2001 8:09:47 PM

  My father just purchased a 2000 Sable LS and has noticed what could be described as "ringing" when he brakes. Since we are all new to the Mercury line, can anyone tell me if this is just the nature of the beast or what? The brakes seem to work fine and on one occasion he did not notice it until the car was filled with passengers and had been driven quite ... Read More

• csousa, we bought the same car...

  Written by: shank6 on Jul 8, 2001 4:31:49 PM

  Take a SCROLL with me to posts 748, 924, 975, and 992. These will give you my experiences with my 99 Taurus SE. Your problems sound almost identical to mine. I believe in Ford products and am going to buy a Mercury Sable LS Premium around September / October. We own a 2000 and I can't say enough good about it. You bought the Taurus from the same sales rep I ... Read More

• Just one more thing....

  Written by: shank6 on Jun 18, 2001 6:24:05 PM

  We purchased a 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium, and I can't say enough good about our choice. As stated in my previous posts, the car is fully equipped and the ride quality is so much better. I know they're built on the same platform, but the Merc is a better handling, quieter riding,and better looking car in my opinion. If I can get the right deal in September I'll probably go ... Read More

• In my 2000 Mercury Sable

  Written by: marsha7 on May 8, 2001 8:46:45 PM

  aka Taurus, can anybody tell me if an optional "cargo net" is available that attaches to the trunk spring hooks...it looks like a great attachment location for a net, but does anybody own one, either Ford equipment or aftermarket??? Bob

• Hi everybody...I recently posted

  Written by: marsha7 on Mar 25, 2001 6:34:09 PM

  to the Mercury Sable topic, and will also be joining this group, since the cars are "close siblings"...I have been a poster and a lurker for over a year, but on 10 or so other topics...however, last week my 1988 Honda Prelude, 183K miles, four wheel steering (best option known to God and man, why no one has it I will never know), has died...needs $4000 repairs to a $2000 car...time ... Read More

• Safety Recall Notice 01S08

  Written by: prestone on Mar 21, 2001 3:09:08 PM

  Hi all, Just received a safety recall notice (01S08) today in the mail from Mercury. It deals with both 2000 & 2001 Sables and Taurus's that have the power adjustable pedals. "Grease used on the adjustable pedal assembly may enter the brake lamp switch and contaminate the contacts. This may cause one or more of the following symptoms to occur: -Brake lights stay illuminated or are inoperative. -Shift Interlock disabled (will ... Read More

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Wagons

• Good review.

  Written by: pocahontas on Sep 22, 2000 3:16:04 AM

  Edmund's review of the 2000 Mercury Sable is now available. Here's the direct link to Road Test: 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon, by Brent Romans. What do you think? Happy Motoring. ;-) Pocahontas, Edmunds.com/Roving Host

Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Sedans Pre-2008

• 2000 Sable Pricing

  Written by: tetontrooper on May 17, 2000 3:38:46 PM

  My wife and I are looking at buying the 2000 Sable. We have a great relationship with a Lincoln/Mercury dealer here in NJ (this will be the third car purchased from them). I haven't seen anything on pricing on these boards from those of you that have recently purchased Sables or Tauruses (sp?). Any help would be appreciated. Also, any comments regarding how you like the car and if you have ... Read More

• 2000 Sable wagon

  Written by: oxmead on May 20, 2000 7:36:56 AM

  We've had the wagon for 2 months now. There were a few problems, like a hood out of line(fixed), a squeek in the headliner(fixed), the first recall(fixed). I'm wondering what others are getting for gas mileage with the duratec engine. It runs great but seems to suck gas quickly, about 120 miles from full to half. We did receive a nice emergency kit from Mercury. Did the Taurus people get one ... Read More

• well

  Written by: regfootball on Apr 28, 2000 9:30:59 AM

  I bought my 99 SHO last month with 6000 miles for 20,500. My brother in law two years ago bought a new loaded SHO for a bit over 24,000. No one with a right mind will pay 30k for this car. Anyone who would've paid anything close to sticker for any new car needed to do more shopping. And especially SHO's when there are used ones a plenty. For a new ... Read More