1996 Mercury Sable LX 3.0 from North America
Summary:
Unless you are looking for a way to spend your money, look for another car!
Faults:
Rotors had to be overhauled at 11,900 miles (Covered on Warranty).
Power Steering unit failed at 23,000 miles (Covered on Warranty).
Rack & Pinion had to be replaced at 40,860 miles (Cost: $547.00).
Transmission went out and had to be rebuilt at 65,000 miles (Cost:$1,445.91).
Camshaft Position Sensor and attached module had to be replaced at 71,000 (Cost:$348.00)
General Comments:
I would absolutely love this car, if I could keep it out of the shop. I continue to check the Lemon Laws to see if I can get a little recourse from all of the mechanical problems. I am appalled at the list of problems I have had to deal with. I had hope to keep it for another 6 to 7,000 miles, but I am afraid I will not be able to afford the cost.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 11th June, 2003
1st Mar 2003, 21:35
I currently have a 1996 Mercury Sable. I'm having trouble with the transmission. The car goes into 4th gear when I'm only going 30 mph. I also have trouble with the ABS, the box is broken. My brakes were worked on three times, and the problem, is still not resolved. This car really sucks. I wish I had never spent my money on it.