Used 2002 Mercury Sable Sedan Consumer Reviews
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More problems than I can count
runner1, 08/05/2010
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
My sister and I both bought used 2002 sables with approx 16,000 miles on them back in 2003. Since that time we both have had more problems that we can count, even though we have both kept our cars in great shape and did all the scheduled maintenance, etc. Her's is still barely running; mine bit the dust a few weeks ago. Here's a list of the problems we've had: - ticking sound from under the hood that no one can figure out. - wheels puncture from issue with wheel well. My sister had at least 4 blow outs due to this issue. - power steering issues/system breakdown. - interior faux-leather paneling on doors fell/peeled off. - SCARIEST: vehicle stalls, generally while going around 60 mph!
Hertz's Loss, My Gain...
The Big O, 11/06/2003
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car from a local dealer, that had bought it back from Hertz. It had 17,925 miles, and got it for $11k. Took it to Illinois to my brother-in- law's wedding that same week. Vulcan V6 did well with 4 adults and one 'flower girl'. Tighter handling/smoother ride than 2002 Ford Taurus counterpart. Interior in two-tones is very pleasant.
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Expected better
Mustang Gal, 12/15/2008
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
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!
Good Car
Leslie, 09/09/2009
2002 Mercury Sable GS 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
So far so good.
pjy, 02/14/2008
2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good all around car, great bang for the buck. I bought it 2yrs old with 20k for 10k. Only replaced the wiper moter and the battery. When it is time to replace the tires go with the best tires you can afford it will make a world a differnce