Overview & Reviews

Minor changes include a new front-end treatment with new foglights on the LS Premium, six-spoke alloy wheels as standard equipment on the LS Premium, new taillights on the sedan and new exterior badging. Inside, there's a new steering wheel with lighted cruise control buttons (LS Premium model only), and a 60/40-split rear seat is now standard on all Sables.

• Excellent value for the money, above-average levels of safety and cabin space, available as a sedan or a wagon.

• Forgettable rental car persona, not as refined as other cars in its class.

User Reviews:

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  baby girl - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By Terrie - September 14 - 2:00 am

  i think that she is one of the best car that i have ever had, and i have had 7 of them.

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  Sable beats Toyota & Honda - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By Michael McLachlan - August 21 - 10:00 am

  The Mercury Sable is a fine automobile and a well-kept secret by Ford Motor Company. Theyve built a terrific car that is SUPERIOR to Toyota and Honda rivals. The value of this car far exceeds the high purchase proce and high maintenance costs of the Japanese imports.

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  My 2003 Sable - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By Shirley Blake - July 22 - 10:00 am

  When I first purchased my Sable, I noticed the poor gas mileage. (12mpg) I called the service department, and he said I needed much more mileage. When I had 2000 miles on it, I brought it in, and they ran a test on it. Brought back the results and said the car was fine. I was getting 14 mpg then. Went on to explain that the advertised mileage was only an "estimate." I got no satisfaction from them. I sometimes get 16. When I took a long trip, I got 24. That was the only time I got decent mileage.

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  Good Sable Stuff! - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By Mike Jacobs - June 15 - 6:43 pm

  I bought this car in 2007 with 21000 miles on the odometer. I was the third owner. The car had been on a Red Carpet Lease and then sold as a certified car and those owners liked it so much they bought a new Sable. I average around 20 MPG around town and after a 6000-mile trip last summer averaged 27.5 MPG. I have been very happy with this car. A year has gone by and its time for another 6000-mile​ road trip. The oil has been changed, a new serpentine belt and 4 new tires and were ready to go! I should crack the 100K mark somewhere on the way back to Washington State. A mile mark​ for a great car!

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  Great Car - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By ger - June 15 - 10:00 am

  Ive only had this car for two weeks, but I love this 2001 Sable. It has a very solid feel, tight and well fitted body, and a fell of sporty luxury. It had 12,000 miles on it whein I purchased it. Although time will tell, this has the makings of an excellent car.

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  excellent - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By zoomcts - March 2 - 5:01 pm

  all around excellent vehicle from size, comfort, travel and luxury and on top of that affordable! I have had this car for a long while and there has been no major problems, just regular car maintance!

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  New car experience - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By kcsoa22 - February 8 - 10:00 am

  I am writing this review for 1 reason. Torque steer. This vehicle exhibits an extreme amount of torque steer when accelerating hard from a stop light. Even when cruising at 50 mph and giving it gas the car pulls to the right fairly hard. I thought it may have been the alignment but if you let off the gas the car tracks very straight! I find this flaw very annoying and spend most of my day making a left hand turn to keep the car straight!

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  Mercury Sable - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By june1dog - February 8 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned. It is easy to drive, smooth to ride and very comfortable. It is very spacious. The price was great. The gas mileage is very good. I receive very many complements on the look and comfort of this car.

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  Reliable Comfort - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By JGP - October 4 - 10:10 am

  Traded a 2002 Miata in for it when I needed a new car to drive coast to coast pulling a trailer. Wound up making the drive twice and the car performed flawlessly. Now has 55,000 miles on it and the only repair trip to the dealer was to replace a failing speaker. Car has DOHC 3.0 engine. Pulls down 28 MPG on the highway and 22-24 MPG around town which is surprising for its size. In winter I use 4 studded snows and have never gotten stuck in the worst storms New England can throw at it.

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  Still Going - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By Go America - September 27 - 8:10 pm

  I have had my Sable for 5 years and now have 222,000 miles on it. This car still runs great with cold air. I have the 24 valve engine which I think is a lot better than the 3.0 Vulcan engine.I replace the AC compressor at 190,000 miles but other than the front wheel bearings and some basic maintance along with oil changes every 5,000 miles this car is great