Overview & Reviews
The 1997 Sable LS can now be had with Ford's outstanding Mach audio system. Other changes, occurring at the end of the 1996 model year, include the addition of a mass airflow sensor to the Vulcan V6, and improvements to the Duratec V6 to improve responsiveness.
- Outstanding interior, rigid chassis, excellent visibility, and room for five adults.
User Reviews:
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Great car but plan ahead - 1997 Mercury Sable
By leylandauto - December 29 - 2:00 amI have now owned three Taurus/Sable wagons and will buy another for many reasons that make the car work for me. Comfort, Great roadholding, safety, and the ability to hold a ten foot long piece of wood or pipe from Home Depot. The cars almost never need any work on them but can be expensive to fix as any new car can be when the do break. The big weakness to these cars is the transmission is very weak and will generally require a rebuild around 125- 140k. The rebuild is not expensive as trasmissions go (between 900 and 2k depending on the shop).
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My Sable - 1997 Mercury Sable
By Jay - October 27 - 5:53 pmI bought my sable Valentines day and i was very iffy about buying one. but now i know with regular maintenance it should make it to end
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Nice looking car, Major Problems - 1997 Mercury Sable
By bobsfl - October 16 - 10:00 amHey, The car is a nice looking car and very comfortable, but I think I must have purchased a lemon. Starting at 20K miles the A/C went, then at 30K the A/C went again, then at 60K the Transmission went, Then at 75K the A/C went again, 80K the alternator went, 100K the engine went....and the list continues. I wrote ford and they were like tough luck. I have never missed an oil change and have always kept up on the so called preventative maintenance. That didnt seem to prevent anything... Anyways be careful with this car.
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Never again... - 1997 Mercury Sable
By jsez - August 22 - 2:00 amI have had this car for several years now, and have had nothing but problems with it. I have replaced the O2 sensors, the cam shaft position sensor, and now it needs a new transmission. All of the interior A/C control knobs have broken off. The flip out cup holder is a pain, you have to hold anything in the cup holders to complete a turn unless you want your drink in your lap. NEVER AGAIN will I buy this car or its twin, the Taurus.
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sable=good - 1997 Mercury Sable
By Jimf - June 21 - 2:00 amThe sable is good. It reminds me of a Ford Taurus. It should be driven by more people.
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sable=good - 1997 Mercury Sable
By jimf - June 21 - 2:00 amThe sable is good. It reminds me of a Ford Taurus. It should be driven by more people.
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just drive it - 1997 Mercury Sable
By peretz - October 25 - 2:00 amjust drive and change the oil. no problems in 163,000 miles
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my mercury sable 4dr ls - 1997 Mercury Sable
By hohmaniii - March 29 - 10:00 amResearched vehicle online (edmunds to be exact), prior to purchase safety was paramount and this vehicle rated with the imports. Tried new cavalier (sardine can)new monte carlo (too stiff)and one other car i cant remember. took the sable out for a test drive tapped the accelerator and experienced my first case of whiplash. Turned around went back to dealership and bought it.Car has been trouble free (changed brake pads 68,000), (tires at 60,000)and windshield wipers. Had one headlamp bulb failure simple repair. I am in the market for another car and the mercury dealer will be my first stop. I may buy somethingelse but it will be a hard sell.
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1997 Sable LS 3.0 DOHC - 1997 Mercury Sable
By Privet Sale - January 21 - 8:56 pmI love the look, ride and feel of this car. The 200HP DOHC engine makes the car. The gas mileage is OK for a 6cyl. It handles a lot better than I would have thought. The streering has a great feel to it and the brakes stop it on a dime. The only complaint I have is the radio/heater control pod. It doesnt easily allow you to put a better stereo in it without buying an expensive dash plate.
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ugly car but a great car - 1997 Mercury Sable
By Sarah - September 19 - 8:20 pmI really didnt want to buy this car. I thought it was ugly as could be. But the motor had blown in my other car and I needed a new one quick that was pretty cheap. We got it for like 3500 with only like 80K miles. It has run like a champ with no problems at all! Rides very smooth, even at high speeds. Im looking for a new car now only because we are about to have another child and need a bigger car. It has almost 160K miles and still nothing wrong with it.
