1993 Mercury Sable GS Station Wagon review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering pump.
Failure to start (starter replaced twice, rewired 3 times).
Suspension knocking.
Fan (interior) motor blew.
Cruise control failed.
Power windows failed.
Water leaking into rear window.
Electrical problems (all lights blew at LEAST once each).
The mechanics at the dealer were incompetent at best. I was in the shop with this car every second month for 2 years, when I got fed up and unloaded it for a Toyota Camry. This car left me completely stranded on 4 seperate occasions. But I got lucky and was able to work other transportation. When running errands or on trips, I'd often leave the car running and locked, just in case it wouldn't start again.
Complaints to Ford or the dealership went completely ignored.
General comments?
Very good ride, pleasant to drive, excellent comfort especially on long trips. But you were never sure to get back.
From a reliability point of view, it is absolutely, and without a doubt, the worst car I have ever owned, new or old (and I've owned some pretty sad affairs).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8l V6 |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 1999 |