2002 Mercury Sable Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Representing luxury on the cheap, Sable is a decent car suffering from an identity crisis.
Pros
Excellent value for the money, high level of safety, available as a sedan or a wagon.
Cons
Forgettable rental car persona, no rear disc brakes on the sedan.
What's New for 2002
Four new colors are added to the paint chart, while approach lighting and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass become standard equipment.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Still a "Head Turner"
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Black with factory chrome wheels&tinted windows. Still get lots of comments on the looks of this car.I now have 110,000 mi. on my Sable and the 24v motor still runs like new! Only problems have been with rear windows (bad switches)and tie-rod ends...otherwise flawless!
Favorite Features
6Disc CD changer,Mach sound system is AWESOME!
Suggested Improvements
Electrical
Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Like this car. Good things: runs great in Indiana winters, smooth ride, decent gas mileage, quiet engine, sturdy build (hit a deer 2 yrs ago and only small dent in hood), and love the power seat and pedals. Bad things: dead battery 2 weeks after purchase, water leak into blower motor during middle of winter, had to replace camshaft sensor, rough idle (so bad that "computer" had to be updated), a little sluggish, starting to notice wear and tear at near 90,000 miles. Overall, this car has run well for me, but it does feel like I'm driving a boat. This car is a trooper and I feel safe driving it.
Favorite Features
Power driver seat and pedals, automatic dimming rear view mirror, rear and side mirror defrost, comfortable seats, spacious trunk.
Suggested Improvements
Smoother acceleration, fix the common big maintenance problems (water leaking into blower motor, camshaft sensor issue), smoother/quieter idle.
what a piece
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
car only has 90 tyhousand miles on it the interior is falling apart, the tape deck quit working, uncomfortable on ong trips probally due to the leather seats, was handed down to me by my parents, that upgraded to a top of the line Acura, with the money that I have put into repairing the car I could have flat bought a nice brand new car or had a really large down payment on one. This car broke me for Ford Motor Company. I will never buy another Ford midsize again
Favorite Features
Actually got 30 mgp on the highway going to upstate New York but that was with cruise control set and going 5 miles under the speed limit
Suggested Improvements
LOike the wagon just wished they offered the Crown Vic which is more roomy and comfortable ride, into a wagon
Great Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This has been a great car. I have had no major problems and does well in the Michigan winters. I can haul just as much stuff as I did in my '98 Explorer I before it. Travels great on the highway and I get between 24-26 mpg and that is doing over 70 on the highway. My premium wagon has all the bells and whistles, including power moonroof and factory six disc changer.
Favorite Features
Love the power moonroof (why can't they put it in the Taurus wagon?) and the under cargo storage with the 3rd row seat. Also love the power of the 24 valve engine, i can light the tires up from a dead stop, you should see the heads turn when a wagon does that.
Suggested Improvements
The only continuous problem I have had is the way the roof line is by the back doors, everyone hits their head. I have also noticed on most wagons the paint chips and begins to rust on the lift gate by the window handle.
Expected better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I expected better from the 2002 Sable. I've owned Ford products my whole life and never had the problems I've had with this car. I purchased used with less than 55,000 miles and just turned over 80,000 miles. In the last 18 months, I had to replace the fuel pump - car let me down while I was on vacation and I had to rent a car to get to my destination! A month ago I replaced the right ball socket and head gasket. Ever since the head gasket was replaced, the heat doesn't work right - not good in the Northeast during the winter. Also, since the head gasket was replaced, the engine was making a chirping sound. From outside the vehicle, sounded like a belt slipping - it's the camshaft sensor!
Favorite Features
Everything is handy in the interior compartment.
Suggested Improvements
Suggest better suspension for a smoother ride. Rides OK but I've driven Fords all my life and this one rides like my 94 Mustang. Expected better. Trunk is roomy but you can't haul anything in it. Design of deck lid prohibits carrying anything with a any bulk.
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