Mercury Sable

Mercury Sable
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Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

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The new Sable will be equipped with Ford's 3.5 L Cyclone twin-cam V6. It is expected to produce 260 hp at 6250 rpm and 245 ft-lbs of torque at 4500 rpm. The only available transmission is Ford's 6F automatic, with a final drive ratio of 2.77:12008 Sable specifications.

Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

For 2000, Ford redesigned the Taurus and Sable using the previous generation's chassis and overall body shape with more conventional styling that increased interior and luggage space, and lowered the selling price. The Sable received a new rear fascia and taillights, a taller trunk to improve luggage space, new wheels, a new dashboard and door panels, front bumper, grille, hood, and headlights. The flip fold center console was continued into this generation, but it was redesigned and now rested against the floor, not against the dashboard. The integrated control panel also survived, but it was enlarged so that the controls were more organized. In 2004, the Sable received another facelift which included new bumpers, wheels, headlights, and grille. Despite this, by 2004 Sable and Taurus sales were falling sharply, and Ford decided to drop them. Production was scaled back, and heavy incentives were added to the Taurus and Sable to clear them off of dealer lots. The 2005 Mercury Montego and 2006 Milan were launced as replacements for the Sable. Shortly after the Montego's introduction the Sable was discontinued, along with the Taurus wagon; the Taurus sedan continued to be produced, but primarily for the fleet market. The last Sable left the Atlanta plant on April 29, 2005.

Due to the Mercury brand's discontinuation in Canada, the fourth generation Sable was never available in the Canadian market. Thus it was unique to the US and Mexico.

Year-to-year changes

• 2000: The Sable received a facelift that retooled the radical design with a more contemporary, practical design. This redesign included new wheels, hood, bumpers, headlights, taillights, dashboard, and steering wheel.
• 2001: Lower child seat anchors were added, fuel tank capacity was increased, and a CD player rejoined the options list after being dropped for 1996. The Sable became Mercury's entry-level model with the demise of the Mystique in 2000, and the Tracer in 1999.
• 2002: Anti-lock brakes became a no-cost option.
• 2003: Minor changes were made to the interior, including improved sound dampening and new cupholders. Additional color choices were added.
• 2004: The Sable received a revised grille, bumpers and taillights.
• 2005: The station wagon was dropped, minor changes included new rear badges, wheel options, and woodgrain trim on the steering wheel and shifter. The Sable was then quietly dropped from Mercury's lineup.

Models

Model	Year	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission
GS	2000–2005	3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6	155 hp (116 kW)	185 ft·lbf (251 N·m)	4-speed AX4N automatic
		3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6	200 hp (149 kW)	195 ft·lbf (264 N·m)
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Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)

For 1996, the Sable was completely redesigned. The only element carried over from the second generation was the steering wheel. While the designers of the new Sable were hoping to repeat the original Sable's success with a new radical design, it instead turned out to work against it, as its new rounded shape received generally negative reviews, and was not received well by the general public. The awkward shape also robbed the car of its practicality, as the sloping roof took away from headroom, and the sloping trunk took away luggage space. Sales severely slumped, and the Taurus and Sable lost their best-seller status to the Toyota Camry in 1997. The interior was also redesigned with a new "integrated" control panel, which put the climate and stereo controls into one panel, something that would later appear on many other cars. The Sable also got a new front bench seat with a "flip fold" center console, that could be a seat, then fold out into a console although buckets with a console was still optional. With this generation, the Sable tried to move into markets higher than its original market, causing prices to rise. This was another reason for slumping sales. In 1998, in order for Ford to regain sales ground lost by this new design, the Sable got a price cut up to US$2,000, along with new bumpers and minor touchups to give it a more conventional look. This still failed to improve sales over a wider margin, so Ford stepped up the ante with the new 2000 model.

Year-to-year changes

• 1996: For 1996, the Sable was all-new, everything from the previous model was scrapped, and nothing was carried over, except for the steering wheel and the dome light. The Sable offered the same bench seat, although the center part could fold out as a console. This was among the many new changes offered in the new Sable. The LTS model was also dropped. The high-torque Essex V6 was dropped in favor of the much smaller Duratec, which had more power but less torque.
• 1997: Nothing changed, except for map pockets added to the doors.
• 1998: For 1998, the Sable got a slightly restyled front fascia. Otherwise, it carries on the same.
• 1999: The Sable got a price cut up to US$2,000, and also received a revised instrument cluster.

Models

Model	Year	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission
G	1996–1998	3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6	145 hp (108 kW)	180 ft·lbf (244 N·m)	4-speed AX4S automatic 4-speed AX4N automatic
		3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6	200 hp (149 kW)	195 ft·lbf (264 N·m)
LS	1996–1999
GS	1996–1999	3.0 L SFI Vulcan V6	145 hp (108 kW)	180 ft·lbf (244 N·m)
		3.0 L DOHC Duratec 30 V6	200 hp (149 kW)	195 ft·lbf (264 N·m)

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