Overview & Reviews

A new child safety-seat restraint system is in place as well as a larger 18-gallon fuel tank. There's also a clearcoat metallic paint swap, trading Tropic Green for Spruce Green. Otherwise, no changes for the recently freshened Sable.

• Excellent value for the money, high level of safety, available as a sedan or a wagon.

• Rental car stigma, front seats lack comfort, no rear disc brakes on the sedan.

User Reviews:

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  too many problems - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By 2nd sable purchased - October 5 - 10:00 am

  list of problems before i reached 20000, miles. The fuel pump broke 3 times. Once while I was on vacation stranding me in the middle of no where. The second time in rush hour traffic. The rotors had to be replaced after 10000 miles, the drivers side power window and side view mirror also broke. Once the dealership fixed all of these problems i have not had one since. Fords service did take care of all of the problems but it still was a major inconvenience. I will be looking more at imports for my next vehicle.

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  GREAT CAR!!!! - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By gomeixel - July 25 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car for the price!! It has lots of room for a family, but it is still very stylish. A very safe, sound car to drive. Did great in crash tests ratings. Has adjustable gas and brake pedal, so you can sit as far as possible from the airbag. We love this car and will definetly purchase again!!

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  great $$$ value - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By fstrfvo - June 24 - 6:46 am

  A little old lady traded this car in after 5 years and only 10,027 miles. At $9,100 I could not pass up the deal. Ive owned 2 Tauruses before, A 96 that had 90,000 miles when it got run over by a semi, no one hurt. Wife wanted another so we bought a 2000 se. That car now has 95,000 miles and not a problem. So when I saw this car for sale it was a no brainer. Love the 24 valve engine, rides like a lincoln. Great highway cruiser 100 mph plus on the way to Vegas from Los Angeles with no problems. My only complaint is the crappy sound system that came with the car. I guess the mach system is better.

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  Sable is underpowered - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By art friedman - June 3 - 2:00 am

  small v-6 has only 155 horsepower and is definitely underpowered. Gas mileage around town is absolutely terrible. (15mpg)and nothing to write home about on the highway (about 25mpg. The LS model would be a much better choice.

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  Great Family Sedan - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By sable2001 - May 11 - 2:00 am

  We have had this car for over 3 years now and it has not had one single problem. It drives great and has a classy look to it inside and out. I recently purchased a Mountaineer and considered trading this car in instead of our older one, but my wife would not part with it!

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  A Reliable Ford Product - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By macky9621 - April 4 - 2:14 am

  I bought this car from a friend for $1,200 with 129,000 miles on it. It now has 182,000 miles. It runs and drives as good as the day I got it, but have had to put a lot into it as far as suspension parts. Had to replace tie rods (3x), ball joints (2x), and have only owned the car for one year. Other things, I would consider to be maintenance, have had to be fixed/replaced (calipers, spark plugs/wires, upper/lower intake mainfold gaskets, etc). The gas tank was replaced as well (plastic would have been nice - the last one rotted out). It still keeps rolling along though! I guess for the money, I cant complain.

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  2001 Sable sedan - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By todd - March 28 - 10:00 am

  Great ride, roomy, attractive

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  It wont quit - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By tsandy1 - March 21 - 7:58 pm

  210,000 miles and it wont quit. We bought it used with 38,000 miles on it. I was hoping for a major break down after a few years so I could get a different car. I hate having the same car too long. I like variety. Damned thing just kept going. We finally had to give it to our son. We thought if anybody could kill it, he could. Nope, its still going. I am amazed at how good of a car this thing has been. We truly have only done routine maintenance on it. Cosmetically hasnt held up as well as my 2001 Cadillac DeVille, but mechanically the Sable has been a champ.

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By pumpkin5092000 - March 21 - 5:40 pm

  This car was given to me with 60xxx miles on it by my folks who bought it new. I LOVE THIS CAR!!! The only problem we ever had was with the coil springs. It has been incredibly reliable. I just recently gave it to my friends daughter. It has over 300XXX miles on it now and still runs like new. This has been the perfect car. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone!

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  Dependable, practical and comfortable!! - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By Sable LS - March 3 - 10:53 pm

  I am handicapped and elderly and find this car to be responsible and always ready without worry.