1989 Mercury Sable GS Sedan 3.0L V6 from North America
Summary:
Comfortable, but don't expect to go anywhere because the transmission is bad..
Faults:
First, the transmission went out. Started shifting funny.
The power steering pump/hoses constantly leaked.
The radio barely worked.
The lights in the grille had to be replaced to pass inspection, costing $8 per light, 4 lights.
Both regular headlight bulbs died and needed replacing.
The brakes were 75% when I bought the car... when I traded it only 5000 miles later, they were completely shot.
The car got really bad gas mileage... supposed to get at least 17 in town... on the highway I only got 19.
General Comments:
Do not buy one of these unless you are, are married, or are best friends with a mechanic. Or if you are rich. These cars were nice looking, comfortable, but the running gears are crap. When I took mine into the transmission shop, they told me that they see more Sables than Dodge Caravans. I had always heard the Caravans were bad for transmission problems... but Sables are actually worse.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th February, 2006
29th May 2004, 13:08
Are you sure you are a mechanic? Ford installs Motorcraft oil filters, not AC Delco. AC Delco is GM. I hope you are putting Motorcraft parts in all the Fords you claim you work on.