| Specifications:
Transverse
front-engine/front-wheel drive.
Transmission: AX4S four-speed automatic 1991-95;
AX4N four speed automatic 1996-up. 1986-1995: wheelbase 106"; sedan 3144
lbs., wagon 3292
lbs.; unit-body construction; length 192.2" sedan, 193" wagon. 1996-up: wheelbase 108.5"; weight 3388 lbs;
length 199.8"; wagon 3536 lbs.; unit-body construction; length 199.1".
Built in USA.
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Engines |
Size liters
/
cu. in |
Horse- power |
Torque |
Transmission:
EPA city/hwy |
|
OHV V6 |
3.0 / 182 |
140 |
165 |
4-speed
automatic: 20/30 |
|
OHV V6 |
3.8 / 232 |
140 |
215 |
4-speed
automatic: 19/28 |
|
OHV V6 |
3.0 / 182 |
145 |
170 |
4-speed
automatic: 20/29 |
|
DOHC V6 |
3.0 / 181 |
200 |
200 |
4-speed
automatic: 20/29 |
Facts:
Mercury's intermediate front-wheel-drive four-door
sedan, also available in station wagon. Body redesign in 1992, and
again in 1996. Available in GS and LS trim levels. Dual airbags were
standard; antilock brakes optional on all models.
The Mercury
Sable shared virtually all mechanical components with its stable-mate, the Ford
Taurus. Standard power for both GS and LS trim levels came from a 3.0-liter V6
and 4-speed overdrive automatic. The optional 3.8-liter V6 delivered the same
amount of horsepower (140), but instead of 160 pound-feet, put out 215
pound-feet of torque.
1991:
A new transmission and optional antilock brakes for the station wagon make news
for Mercury's front-drive intermediate sedan. The 4-speed overdrive automatic
arrives with electronically controlled shift points. Although the power ratings
remain the same, the basic 3.0-liter V6 now comes with sequential multipoint
fuel injection for more precise fuel metering and better combustion. Finally,
the optional antilock brakes available only on the sedan are provided for Sable
wagon buyers as well.
1992:
Although the Sable appears much the same for 1992, every exterior body panel,
except the roof, has been altered. Despite the new set of clothes, the
dimensions of the Sable are unchanged inside and out. Also unchanged are the
power-trains. A driver's airbag is standard, while a passenger-side airbag is
optional.
1993: For
1993, the optional passenger-side airbag becomes standard equipment on all Sable
models. Also, front bucket seats with a center console can be ordered in place
of the standard bench seat.
1994:
Making a rear-window defroster standard and changing the steering wheel are
among the updates to the 1994 Sable. On the new steering wheel, the airbag
doubles as the horn pad. A new trim level, the LTS, was a midyear addition to
the Sable line. The LTS version comes with 6-way power leather bucket seats,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift handle, upgraded carpets, all power
accessories, upgraded cassette, cruise control, and remote keyless entry.
1995:
The Sable returns with only minor changes for 1995, in anticipation of an
all-new 1996 model.
Fully
redesigned like its Ford Taurus sibling, Mercury's midsize sedan and wagon
featured more-rounded contours, greater interior space, plus a new V6 engine
with dual-overhead camshafts. Wheelbase grew by 2.5 inches (to 108.5), and the
car measured nearly 6 inches longer. Sedans may have seating for five or six.
Station wagons came with similar seating choices, holding five to eight--the
latter when a 2-place, rear-facing third seat is installed. GS Sables held a
145-horsepower, 3.0-liter overhead-valve V6 engine. The LS carried a
200-horsepower, dual-overhead-cam 3.0 V6. Both engines drove a 4-speed
automatic. Dual airbags were standard; antilock brakes optional on all models.
1997:
Only a handful of minor changes marked the 1997 models, led by newly standard
front-door map pockets for the GS and LS Sables.
1998:
Changes are limited to a new grille and a revised axle ratio for designed to
yield better acceleration.
1999:
Sable saw price cuts of $1000 to $2000 in '99, but that had little effect on
used car prices. Revisions to the suspension, instrument graphics, and interior
door panels rounded out the changes. Sables were redesigned for 2000.
Related Cars:
Ford Taurus Ford Taurus SHO
Lincoln Continental
See Also:
80's Sable
2000-05 Sable
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