1997 Mercury Sable review from North America
"I liked the car, but for the overheating problem"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car would overheat when at slow speed or at stop lights.
General comments?
I began trying to fix the overheating problem by taking the car to a local auto shop and they changed the radiator, this did not correct the problem. I then felt that I should take it to a Ford Dealer, which I did and they charged me fifteen hundred problem to change the headgasket. I left on a long trip and found that I had the same problem on my trip. When I returned I took it back to the dealer and ask them to fix it. They told me as far as they were concerned it was fixed (of course it was not fixed.) I sent an e-mail to Mercury and they pretty much told me the same thing and they refused to help me. I finally had to trade the car for a new one (not a Ford) so someone else is suffering with the problem.
Recommended reviews
  | An excellent highway driver |
| Comfortable drivability, but ultimately another shoddy Ford product |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2002 |