2001 Mercury Sable Consumer Reviews Page 6

Dissatification of Dealer Warranty work

Written by: DebKlensch on 05/31/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

The automatic transmission failed after 25,500. The dealership has refused to repair the transmission the car was abused. The car was damaged by putting the car in neutral and dropping it into gear and spinning the tires causing bald spots. I am a 48 year old woman who has never driven hazardously. I've always kept my cars for approximately 5 years and trade them in when the milage gets to around 100K and have never experienced any major repairs warrentied or otherwise. This is the third Ford/Mercury I have owned. I intend to contact the Regional Manager.

Favorite Features

The exterior design is futureistic. The car handles much better than SUV's and Mini vans and gets better gas milage.

Suggested Improvements

Interior is rather old fashioned. I preferred the interior of my 1996 Ford Taurus LX wagon.

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2001 Sable sedan

Written by: todd on 05/23/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

Great ride, roomy, attractive

Favorite Features

Leather seats, CD changer

Suggested Improvements

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Lemons

Written by: Merck on 05/05/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

This is the second Sable GS in one year. The first was returned because of transmission problems---A dangerous surge. Dealership wanted to put in a new transmission but I declined and was given another new Sable. The second one is also a dud. Transmission seems to be our of sync with engine. Idling is so fast and within specs that it can travel 5 mph without touching the accelerator! Both Sables have a dangerous vibration on the steering wheel after going 65 miles an hour. By getting another Sable I believed I would have no problems but I've been back for repairs more that 5 times. I don't recommend it to anyone.

Favorite Features

Keyless entry, auto side mirrors, auto lock doors, large trunk, good outside design.

Suggested Improvements

New engine and transmission. Either the V6 engine is too small for the Sable or transmission needs to be calibrated with the engine. It screams for power. Steering Wheel Vibration has to be eliminated. It feels the wheels will come off. Dangerous feeling.

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Power train

Written by: UNHAPPY FORMER OWNER on 04/22/2002

Vehicle

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

Review

On the whole I was happy with this car. My reason for getting rid of it was that when passing I would give the car gas and the only thing that would happen on occassion was the engine revving, no power was going to the transmission. I had the dealer check this problem out and everything was within specs.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Make the trunk larger. It is difficult for golfers to get more than one large bag in the trunk.

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