Overview & Reviews

Four new colors are added to the paint chart, while approach lighting and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass become standard equipment.

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

• Forgettable rental car persona, no rear disc brakes on the sedan.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Mercury Sable LS Premium - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Jaybee - September 13 - 12:53 pm

  Great driving experience with this car, and gas mileage is good and the engine has lots of power. I am tall and fit comfortably in this car, which is more than I can say for the Camry which is built for people under 5 4".

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  More problems than I can count - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By runner1 - March 7 - 4:46 pm

  My sister and I both bought used 2002 sables with approx 16,000 miles on them back in 2003. Since that time we both have had more problems that we can count, even though we have both kept our cars in great shape and did all the scheduled maintenance, etc. Hers is still barely running; mine bit the dust a few weeks ago. Heres a list of the problems weve had: - ticking sound from under the hood that no one can figure out. - wheels puncture from issue with wheel well. My sister had at least 4 blow outs due to this issue. - power steering issues/system breakdown. - interior faux-leather paneling on doors fell/peeled off. - SCARIEST: vehicle stalls, generally while going around 60 mph!

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  Decent Ride - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Skywatcher1138 - January 21 - 12:16 pm

  This is the first car I ever owned. Bought it as a used rental in late 2002. Ive had it ever since. Its been a great car. No major mechanical issues, except wear & tear stuff. Had to recently replace the thermostat & the inner tie rods. The car drives well. Not the fastest on the block, but decent for a sedan. Very good gas mileage. I do mostly highway driving & usually get 24-26 mpg.

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  Good buy - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Konrad 2002 - January 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought a year old Sable in 2003. I like the comfortable seats and well designed interior. Handles well on any surface. Good audio system and excellent radion reception. Good car for family or everyday driving. Had a misfortune of a battery going bad on a 2.5 year old car, and had to buy a new one. Other than that, so far, it has been a reliable and fun car to drive.

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  I FINIALLY FOUND MY CAR - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Happy Owner - September 24 - 10:00 am

  I REALLY LIKE THE SABLE GS PLUS,ATTRACTIVE IN AND OUT,SUPER RIDE, AND A LUMBAR FOR SUPPORT,AND SAFE IN THE CRASH TESTS WAS ALSO A PLUS ..THIS WAS A USED VEHICLE BUT ALL THESE FEATURES SOLD ME..ID BUY ANOTHER ONE, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT..GAS MILAGE NOT TOO BAD EITHER,AND STAYING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMITS IS A GREAT FACTOR TO STRETCHING THAT HIGH PRICE GAS TOO.(SO FOR SO GOOD).

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  I know I will get 300,000 miles - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Andrew - June 30 - 10:43 am

  I needed a comuter car so it needed to be reliable. Pat Goss from Auto week mentioned that the drivetrain was bulletproof now I see why. My car is at its 5th owner and starts strong every time. I would have liked to have the LS with the 200hp but with switching the air filter to a K&N and using 93 octane fuel gets me close. I actually feel it gets better performance because with the LS the power is all top end. Peak torque starts at 2500 rpm so with only slight presure on the gas she moves. For handling all I needed to do was change to lower profile tires, now it will and has out cornered BMWs.

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  Very Solid Car - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Not even Ford people - May 14 - 4:03 am

  My wife and I have a truck and a car so we normally take the car everywhere we go because it is a better ride and has better gas millage. I have no problem keeping this 02 until 2010.

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  3 snaps in a diamond formation - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By BjRoush - March 9 - 10:00 am

  Awesome car!! I was so into getting a Mountaineer, however after test driving this sable, she was a winner, hands down. Mable "the sable" as she is now known as is a superb choice. I have since outfitted her in brand new seat covers (i feel guilty for covering up the lovely leather), a brand new steering wheel cover, and a new license plte cover. She sure is pretty

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  Thrid Sable Wagon - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By Matt - December 24 - 7:13 pm

  Its now a trend. I have had 3 Mercury Sables in a row for a family car. Reliable, low maintenance and incredibly safe (I had a fender bender with a car full of kids). The style is a little stodgy, but its not a minivan. The 3.0 L engines are very reliable and the Duratec is the best of the bunch. Dont poo-poo the versatility of the Sable wagon vs. a SUV or van. It can handle enough people for comfort and excuse you from stuffing the whole Tee ball team in the same insane vehicle. Buy one, youll like it.

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  whoo hoo! - 2002 Mercury Sable
  By bmmbells - November 25 - 5:46 am

  the interior was awesome as well as the sound system the kids love it and play in the trunk and