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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  So Far So Good - Part V - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By 04SableDriver - June 19 - 2:10 am

  Noooo idea who this review is for, but what the hell...here goes. Just shy of 36K and alls well. My Sable GS has yet to experience a single mechanical failing (the starter issue I mentioned in earlier posts thankfully hasnt resurfaced), and the car rides as well as when new. Thusly, Ive nothing new to report. My cars all one would expect; roomy, smooth riding and dull as your kitchen blender. Despite that dearth of flash however, I wholeheartedly recommend the Sable as a solid commuter tool, and accordingly as a "safe" used car buy.

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  140,000 miles and going strong - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By denx5 - November 25 - 6:56 pm

  I bought my 04 Sable in the spring of 05. It was a program car and I got a great deal on it. Its been absolutely problem free from day one. Only oil changes, 1 set of tires and 1 set of brake pads. It has really sold me on Ford products again. Currently looking for another program car just coming off lease. I saved a ton over new car cost and definitely got my moneys worth. Next car will be an 08 Sable, probably another program car. You know old ladies drive em so theyre not abused. Oh yeah, it seems like this 3.0 duratec gets better with age. The car feels like it has more power than it did at 20K which is how many miles it had when I bought it.

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  I like it! - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By larrybud - August 10 - 2:00 am

  Good car! Solid! I dig it!

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  Best Buy / Worst Sell - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By Carguy - February 10 - 3:06 am

  I have had my Sable LS for about 9 months. Traded a 2003 Aviator for better gas mileage. This car is the most comfortable car I have owned including the Aviator and 2003 Mercedes C-320. The seats have plenty room, a/c works extremely well even in New Orleans summer climate, mach sound system is very adequate. Performance with Duratec V-6 is very responsive. Gas mileage could be better, however, I am sure part of that goes along with different driving habits. Trunk space is very good. Style is good but lacks eye catching appeal, looks like many other mid size sedans. For the money you cant get a better car, however, if you want to sell it you will take a beating as resale is poor.

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  So Far So Good - Part III - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By 04SableDriver - May 21 - 9:16 am

  Nearly 12,000 miles and still rolling along! Not much new to report with my Merc, save for what I think will be usual (and on-going) praise and dismay. To the former; a spacious and comfortable interior, smooth ride (whether city or highway), and myriad amenities for the buck. To counter; (relatively) poor gas mileage (no more than 21 mpg overall), a dysfunctional starter "repaired" now twice in 11 months, and a generally unrefined feel throughout (poor interior fittings, rough idlying/revvving motor, random creaks, etc). Sables are no longer constructed as new, yet still abundant as wholly reasonable "pre-owned" buys. Despite stated shortcomings do I recommend the ol Merc? You bet!

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  Excellent value - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By giuseppe - March 15 - 2:00 am

  This car is well-equipped (ABS, side airbags, traction control, monroof, leather, CD). Because it was the end of the model year, I paid $18K for it. The 24V Duratec engine has excellent power. This is a great value for the money.

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  So Far So Good - Part II - 2004 Mercury Sable
  By 04SableDriver - December 16 - 12:33 am

  6,000 miles/3 months and so far so good! My Sable continues to impress with its smooth ride, comfortable seats, and generally polished demeanor. Truly this car speaks volumes as to why Americans buy millions of mid-size sedans each year - they really do just "fit!" Certainly not exciting, hardly sporty; but without a doubt, comfortable, quiet and eminently faithful in their daily motions. Complaints in my case are few thus far. Gas mileage is hardly stellar (avg is about 20 or so mpg; all highway), and the standard stereo emits nothing but dull and flat noises. Finally "quality," that ever looming threat, has remained perfect - no glitches to report! Stay tuned - Part III to come!

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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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  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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  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