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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  Underated handler - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By DW2 - December 29 - 2:00 am

  Bought this car used with 65,000 miles on it. It cost $6,000!!! The car falls off a cliff in resale. With the standard 3.0 engine, it is destined to be a stylish, comfortable, reliable car that is a deceptively capable handler. Lost of wind noise from the windesheild, and brakes seem to be a Taurus weak point. Buy used and save BIG!

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  Replaced Transmission at 14,700 miles - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By am - December 27 - 10:00 am

  Overall, this car wasnt bad, until 12,000 miles. Then the transmission problems started. First, a dealership told me that I had plenty of warranty left to figure it out. A month later, dealership couldnt replicate the problem, but replaced a tran sensor. Now, the dealership replaced the transmission with a remanufactured, without telling me first. Still drives questionably, but it looks like Im stuck with it. The service dept, my salesman, and Fords Customer Relations act like I should be thrilled that I have a so-called new transmission.

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  Reviewing the 2001 Sable LS Premium - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By mgparry - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Pro: it is a fun car to drive with great feel for the road. The 24 valve engine has significant power for passing, etc. Variable position brake and accelerator pedal convenient for the best driving position. Con: seats may be too firm for some drivers. Some wind noise on the hwy.

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  Plain Jane - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By pfeiffer - August 21 - 10:00 am

  One year and no problems. Exterior looks good, but interior ordinary. Lots of "no cost extras" make this car a good value for the $$. Comparably equipped competitors cost thousands more. Have not had any of the problems some of the owners have described and am happy. Depreciation is bad, so shop carefully.

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  good car, good price - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By bobby064 - July 4 - 10:00 am

  good all around family car. reliable, safe, good equipment.comfortable.

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  Problems and More Problems - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By Justcathy - July 2 - 4:23 pm

  After two years I am really ready to get rid of this car. The transmission went out at only 57,000 miles last year - now I am told I need a valve job! I am lucky to get 17 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. Doesnt handle on highway well and has passes very poorly. It is bulky and sluggish. Have owned four Taurus and loved them all - but this beast is possessed! Never, ever again. We are trading for a Toyota!

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  01 Sable Wagon - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By Ira - January 14 - 10:00 am

  Traded in a 99 Taurus Wagon w/duatech v6 - never liked that car much - wallowed in corners, ride too soft. Sable flatens out corners, has respectible handling and extremely comfortable seats. Also has Duratech v6 - gas mileage about 4mpg overall better than Taurus. I think it is well worth the extra grand or so over the Taurus - much better vehicle.

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  Well... - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By Don1090 - November 9 - 10:00 am

  I agree that 155 HP is not enough to move this tank thru town. Turning circle is pretty awful, but in principle fun to drive and provides plenty of room for the driver. Steering has its own ideas.

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  Best Sable of three Ive had - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By Joe Garibaldi - September 29 - 7:10 am

  Comfortable, lots of guts, smooth. Others that drive it like it. Never had any major work (until this month). Rough idling when warmed up, diagnosed as burnt valve. Covered under factory warranty. Two weeks so far, waiting for repair. Informed it will be another week. Dealer says burnt valve is a very unusual thing. They never say this before (large dealership). Other than that, I like the car, but am now leary. This would be a very expensive repair if not covered under warranty.

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  Sucker born every minute - 2001 Mercury Sable
  By sucker1001 - July 27 - 10:00 am

  Transmission went at 3000 miles, rotors are bad at 10,000 miles, front end shimmys and shakes, check engine light on at 7000 miles, cigarette lighter pops out on to passenger floor. Car hesitates to start and loses momentum while driving. Uncomfortable pleather seats, front passenger seat is not roomy. Poor fuel economy. Over all disappointed with my purchase!