2001 Mercury Sable Consumer Reviews Page 5

Junk-Do Not Purchase

Written by: molesnevich on 10/28/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Rotors warp every 8,000 miles. Poor braking distance. Transmission shift bad, sounds good but goes no where & I feel it will not make to my 60,000 mile lease end like my Tauras, Constantly out of alignment. Eats Tires every 12,000 miles even if rotated. Poor handling car. Rattles underneath.

Favorite Features

Loaded with LS features

Suggested Improvements

Scrap the car & start over again. Put 4 wheel disk brakes back on car. Fix ahndling issues.

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A bargin for what you get

Written by: Helmut / New York on 09/16/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is my 3rd new Mercury Sable LS with the 3.0/V6 200HP engine, and I put on 37.000 Miles on the last one in a year without one problem. I get 30+ MPG on the highway and the engine performes great. You can't beat the price/value aspect of this car, especially as a used vehicle. Would buy again!

Favorite Features

strong engine, good gas milage, plenty of room.

Suggested Improvements

Put disc brakes on the rear axle again like they had on earlier models. Loved dual exhaust on ealier models.

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good car, good price

Written by: bobby064 on 09/02/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

good all around family car. reliable, safe, good equipment.comfortable.

Favorite Features

abs,cruise,cd.

Suggested Improvements

base engine is ok but would opt for 200 hp next time.

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Replaced Transmission at 14,700 miles

Written by: am on 07/24/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Overall, this car wasn't bad, until 12,000 miles. Then the transmission problems started. First, a dealership told me that I had plenty of warranty left to figure it out. A month later, dealership couldn't replicate the problem, but replaced a tran sensor. Now, the dealership replaced the transmission with a remanufactured, without telling me first. Still drives questionably, but it looks like I'm stuck with it. The service dept, my salesman, and Ford's Customer Relations act like I should be thrilled that I have a so-called new transmission.

Favorite Features

CD Changer, Heated mirrors, sunroof

Suggested Improvements

Ford needs to get its act together and have some better quality control. A transmission should not need to be replaced at 14000 miles.

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'01 Sable Wagon

Written by: Ira on 07/20/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Traded in a '99 Taurus Wagon w/duatech v6 - never liked that car much - wallowed in corners, ride too soft. Sable flatens out corners, has respectible handling and extremely comfortable seats. Also has Duratech v6 - gas mileage about 4mpg overall better than Taurus. I think it is well worth the extra grand or so over the Taurus - much better vehicle.

Favorite Features

Consol mounted shifter - makes you feel like you're driving a real car (you know like a beemer) The tight suspension helps a lot to. The Mach Stereo is a must in this car - love Beethoven's Seventh on it.

Suggested Improvements

That nice five speed manual in the Volvo would be a welcom addition - just might make me want another one, or even the sport shift option automatic in the Volvo. I might get one anyway.

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blown motor at 22,000 miles

Written by: Tony Arrivo on 07/18/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My Sable threw a rod and blew the engine while driving down the expressway. I have just 22,000 miles on the car. This is their top of the line Duratec engine too.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

A more reliable engine.

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Plain Jane

Written by: pfeiffer on 06/21/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

One year and no problems. Exterior looks good, but interior ordinary. Lots of "no cost extras" make this car a good value for the $$. Comparably equipped competitors cost thousands more. Have not had any of the problems some of the owners have described and am happy. Depreciation is bad, so shop carefully.

Favorite Features

There are virtually no options to choose from on the Premier. It's well equipped. The automatic ac/heat is great; cruise control works flawlessly; the 6cd mach stereo rocks.

Suggested Improvements

Needs disc brakes on all four wheels. Seats need more lateral support - after 300 miles, you want to rest a while. Dash is outdated- needs some updates.

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Nice Car

Written by: REK on 06/18/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I use my car for field service work, so I am in it all day. It is comfortable, gets as good mileage as my old Contour 4 cyl, and feels solid and is squeek free at 20k miles. I have had no problems with mine at all. A friend who has a 2000 Sable had the vibration problem some have mentioned, but he said the problem disappeared when he got new tires.

Favorite Features

Styling, interior. I like the adjustability of the power seat and pedals.

Suggested Improvements

More power, quicker steering ratio

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Sucker born every minute

Written by: sucker1001 on 06/06/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Transmission went at 3000 miles, rotors are bad at 10,000 miles, front end shimmys and shakes, check engine light on at 7000 miles, cigarette lighter pops out on to passenger floor. Car hesitates to start and loses momentum while driving. Uncomfortable pleather seats, front passenger seat is not roomy. Poor fuel economy. Over all disappointed with my purchase!

Favorite Features

0% financing

Suggested Improvements

Fix transmission problems as well as rotor defect. bolt front passenger seat a little further back and use real leather for the seats.

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Buy it

Written by: Hap on 06/02/2002

Vehicle

2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is a great car! After 11,000 miles, we have not returned to the dealer once, for anything. This car is surprisingly quick and smooth and it runs on regular gas. We got every feature there is for less than the base price of a SUV. It's an incredible value and really very nice to drive. The re-design in 2000 was a necessity; we would not have purchased this car othewise.

Favorite Features

The engine, console mounted CD changer, compression button for CD player, electronic climate control, automatic headlights

Suggested Improvements

I wish all of the doors would unlock when you open the driver door. A little too much body roll for how firm a ride it is. Dated styling for rear hatchback.

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