1992 Mercury Sable GS 3.0 from North America

Summary:

A mechanics means in which to achieve riches beyond his wildest dreams

Faults:

The car had broken back door locks which the dealer replaced.-The C.V.joint went out at 55,000 miles.-The 2 back power windows went out which made it feel like a sweat shop when the air conditioning died and would not hold freon as the leak was so huge. -The power steering leaked at under 100,000 miles.-The transmission began slipping and leaking while traveling and finally went to that transmission happy hunting ground in the sky.- The seal in the trunk leaked causing mold and assorted scientific experiments to grow in the Texas humidity.- The motor mounts were replaced 2 times.-The bearings in both front wheels were replaced 2 times.-The alternator went out. All this within 120,000 miles.- The car finally seized up and refused to go in gear and made delightful banging sounds when I put it in reverse.- The end of this lovely little story is I had to pay the junk yard guy $30 to haul her off.

General Comments:

The car was so comfortable and smooth driving down the road. It was a dream to travel in.-Very quick car and for some reason great on gas. I got 34 miles to the gallon.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th June, 2004

1992 Mercury Sable from North America

Summary:

Great Work/School bucket

Faults:

Starter went out at 151,000 miles.

Windshield Wiper Controls went out at 140,000.

Acceleration is getting worse and starting to hesitate.

Replaced the belts.

General Comments:

I bought this car from my best friends' mother at 105,000 miles for a mere 600 dollars so they could get it out of their driveway. Used it as a work car. Changed oil as needed and kept everything maintained and put nearly 50,000 miles on it in 3 years with only a mere $500 in repairs with labor. Would recommend this as a great work/school vehicle!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th June, 2004

1992 Mercury Sable GS 3.8 liter V6 from North America

Summary:

A great all around comfort and performance car

Faults:

Transmission is about out.

3.8 liter engine almost guarenteed to blow a head gasket.

General Comments:

I think the Mercury Sable is a great car for anyone, it is very comfortable and reliable if you take care of it. I think a lot of the transmission failures can be attributed to the owner. Here are some things you can do to prevent that 1. never leave the transmission in overdrive while around town, I never do, the torque of the 3.8 along with the consitent up shifts and downshifts between the gears will wear one out. 2. make sure you check for codes if the check engine light is on, the cars transmission is computer controlled, mine had some codes and the MLP and VSS sensors were out causing incorrect line pressure and there by clogged my trans filter and now are forcing me to buy another trans. I bought the car for $300 and love the car I just want to point out that all cars have problems, I've read plenty of reviews about Honda transmissions going out, but they never get a bad wrap like the sable even though their trans cost 3 times more to replace.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th May, 2004

13th Nov 2004, 20:32

It should not matter if the transmission is left in overdrive for around-town driving. Automatic transmissions if built properly should be able to perform in all driving conditions for many thousands of miles.

Unless the driver is driving around in second gear all the time, there is no reason to be replacing ANY transmission.

-Ed.

18th Nov 2004, 11:42

When my 1994 Sable was 3 years old I had to replace the transmission. Since that time I have replaced the radiator twice, water pump, motor mounts, head gasket (just after the recall, O2 and EGR Sensors all hoses, cleaned fuel lines. It is still cutting out when I drive. I have always kept up with the maintenance. Mechanic can't find why it is driving poorly. The engine light comes on for awhile then turns off and Mechanic has done tests to determine why this is doing it and can't. Lots of repair bills. The car has 106000 miles.