A cheap good transporter
Transmission Kicks at 2nd gear and Ignition went bad and jammed key.
This car is a really good car, even though its just my first car. It is very comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 24th April, 2004
Make Sure You Know What Your Doing
When I first purchased this vehicle, the transmission wouldn't shift up after 1st gear. I have discovered a solution to this problem (thanks to the Internet) and will only cost me about $1 in parts, and an hour of my time. The front end has some damage, the owner before me hit a deer, and the owner before ran into a pole, but should be very easy to fix.
I like this car, and for the low price I bought it for, it was a good fixer upper.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 16th April, 2004
Piece of junk
My head gasket blew at 90000.
The air was totaly replaced to the tune of $2,500 and it did not work by the end of summer.
The back window leaked and had to be reset.
The you joints needed to be changed at 80000.
My ignition went at 95000 miles.
It's my thought that this car was a money pit. I am surprised that Ford hasn't had or given a recall on this car!
Although the car was great on gas and was very comfortable, the running gear and the electrical have many serious flaws.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th February, 2004
After owning several vehicles, the Mercury Sable 3.8 is the best
Nothing, outside of normal wear.
I always trusted and bought GMC or Chevy vehicles until after I had purchased my Mercury Sable, that I have put several hundred miles on, and didn't have a single problem.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th November, 2003
Highly recomended family car
I move up from a 1987 Ford Taurus, to the more luxurious Mercury Sable "GS". I'm am very glad to have my Sable, It has been an excellent car. Acceleration is excellent, and four wheel disk breaks are superior.
I have had very few problems with the car. The cruise control does not work, or the instrument panel lights. I have also had trouble with the airbag light. After reading reviews, I have found this is a very common problem. Something in the wiring.
This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails. It is a a high performance bargain. I would recommend a 1992 Mercury Sable GS to a family buyer or a great second car. You will love it!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th June, 2002
I have bought another one
Normal repairs since I purchased car.
1. Struts replaced at 120,000
2. Radiator replaced at 132,000
3. Replaced the original serpentine belt
4. Brakes at 138,000
Recall items.
1. Sub-frame bolts
2. Fan switch
3. Engine mounts
For $5000 this was an excellent buy.
Gas mileage for a 3.8L was excellent.
The seats are very comfortable for long road trips.
All items worked in the car except for the power antenna.
The car had excellent ride quality for the size and weight distribution 63/37. Very little body roll while cornering.
I was involved in a collision with another driver and the car protected me and my Mother-in-law from serious injury and that made the decision to buy another one that much easier.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd June, 2001
Money pit!!! Beware - not a good buy.
Radiator leaked at 70,000. $350.00.
All new tires, shocks/struts/brakes 90,000 - $700.00.
Transmission failed - 100,000 - back 3 times for transmission problems, still doesn't work correctly - $2300.00.
Head gasket blew - 102,000 - $950.00.
Head gasket blew again - 110,000. Aren't going fix, might have to junk it just to be rid of it.
Cruise, air and antenna haven't worked since 70,000 miles and we haven't bothered to fix any of them due to the cost of all the other major repairs.
This car has NOT been enjoyable in any way! We will NEVER purchase (new or used) another Ford/Mercury product.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th March, 2001
A definite winner in a demolition derby
There was a hole in the radiator so it overheats a lot.
The interior light have went dead several times.
A/C also broke.
Brake pads have been replaced once.
Paint is beginning to wear off.
It is a good car, but I don't trust it on long trips. I would recommend it to the elderly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th January, 2001
My Jamie is one of a kind
So far nothing has gone wrong, but I can feel that the tranny is starting to slip more and more often. I got the car from an older relative, for a very good price and that is the only reason I still drive it.
Not a good car for a teenager.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th August, 2000
Never again
Everything, I hated it, will never buy a car like this again.
To make me happy, set me up with a better reliable car because this one makes me sick.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 13th July, 2000
Normal wear and tear like replacing the brakes at 30,000 miles. New plugs. Had to replace the boot on the right front drive wheel.
I feel the car is above normal in service cost and trouble.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th June, 1998
Blew head gasket at 68000. $2600
Air conditiomer quit. $750
Power steering n.g. $250
I asked Ford Motor co. for a little help and all I got was form letters but no assistance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 29th June, 1998
I think the response from Ford in "form letters" is something you will get from any automaker. I had similar response from Chrysler.
I also have a 92 Mercury Money pit. Over all is still a nice ride.
When did you send ford these complaints?
If it's a 1992 model and you got it used and sent comlaints in like 1998 then ford really has no obligation to help you unless those things were recalls.
Plus it's a 92!
What do you want?
30th Dec 2004, 21:20
For one thing, they are called "u-joints". Two, this car does not have any u-joints. CV joints, yes, but no u-joints.