Mercury Sable 4th generation
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Production | 1999 to 2005 |
Assembly | USA |
Body style | 4-door sedan, station wagon |
Layout | FF layout |
Platform | Ford D186 platform |
Related | Ford Taurus |
Engine | 3.0 L Vulcan V6 |
Transmission | 4-speed AX4N automatic |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in (2,756 mm) |
Length | 197.8 in (5,024 mm) (station wagon) |
Width | 73.0 in (1,854 mm) |
Height | 57.8 in (1,468 mm) (station wagon) |
Curb weight | 3,375 lb (1,531 kg) (sedan) |
The Sable received at the end of 1999, another facelift, in which the oval design forms were weakened. With the new design, the vehicle also received a higher roof line above the rear, resulting in more headroom as well as an increased trunk volume. The interior has been completely redesigned, in a less polarizing, much more conventional design, along with revisions to suspension, instrument graphics, and interior door panels . The suspension has been softened to meet a wider, less sporty clientele. To reduce the production costs accounted for some features of the predecessor such as four-wheel disc brakes. Buyers have a choice of 5 or 6-passenger seating at no extra charge a 2-passenger rear-facing third seat is still a wagon option.
1999 changes to Ford Taurus's Mercury cousin only differs slightly in styling and available features. Sedans come in GS and LS trim; the wagon comes now only as an LS.
The base powertrain comprises an overhead-valve V-6 and automatic transmission, optional is a more-powerful double-
overhead-cam V-6 anti-lock brakes also an option .
The Sable of the year 2002 possessed in each equipment level extensively designed equipment, among other things with an audio system with CD player and an electrically adjustable driver's seat in the GS version, an electric sunroof and leather interior in the LS version. Side airbags and traction control were now available as extras for all models.
In the fall of 2003, the Sable learned minor cosmetic changes to the front end, especially in the form of a new chrome grill, and modifications in the rear area. In the interior, the instruments and the steering wheel have been redesigned.
Since the Mercury brand was no longer offered in Canada, the fourth generation of the Sable was no longer available there and was sold exclusively in the US and Mexico.
As successor of the Sable the Mercury Montego (2004) and the Mercury Milan(2005) were presented. Shortly after the introduction of the Montego the Sable was discontinued, coinciding with the Taurus station wagon. The Taurus was initially manufactured as a sedan for major customers. The last Sable left the production facility in Atlanta on April 29, 2005.
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Technical
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
GS:
3.0-liter V-6 engine
4-speed automatic transmission
driver and passenger-side air bags
air conditioning
variable-assist power steering
tilt steering wheel
cruise control
5-passenger seating
cloth reclining front bucket seats
center console and column shift
cupholders
tachometer
coolant temperature gauge
trip odometer,
AM/FM/cassette
digital clock
power mirrors
power windows
power door locks
variable intermittent wipers
rear defogger
remote deck-lid release (sedan)
visor mirrors
rear heat ducts
solar-control tinted glass
205/65R15 tires
wheel covers.LS adds:
4-wheel disc brakes (wagon)
cloth/leather upholstery
6-way power driver seat w/power lumbar support
floor console w/floor shift
rear air conditioning outlet
split-folding rear seat
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
remote keyless entry
power antenna (wagon)
rear wiper/washer (wagon)
Light Group (courtesy, reading, map, and dome lights)
roof rack (wagon)
alloy wheels.-Note: More Specifications and Repair Manuals available for registered users-
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