In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mercury Sable, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“Positive handling control. Feels solid and holds the road well. Pleasant and quiet ride.”

“I like the control of the vehicle on icy or wet roads. It has [stability] control.”

“AWD excellent for safety and handling. I would always want this on my vehicle.”

“Steering wheel [is] too far away [and my] arms get tired while driving.”

“Lower right steering wheel strut too wide for comfortable finger spacing while highway cruising.”

“Steering wheel adjustment: [I] don’t like the lever to unlock and lock the wheel.”

“It would be nice to have a thin bodyside molding on the crown of the doors to prevent minor side damage, similar to [the] Chevrolet Impala.”

“When opened by remote, [trunk] does not pop open. Thus have to put things down to use hand to open.”

“Styling of exterior is average to below average. Could be much better. [The Sable] looks like every other U.S.-made sedan!”

“Wood trim has no wood grain, leather on seats [is] not pliable; very stiff.”

“The speedometer would be much better in digital readout; hard to read as is with no 5 mile increments.”

“The speed and fuel gauges are very hard to see. [I] have to drive with lights on all the time to be able to see them.”

“Instrument panel gauges…not bright or big enough.”

“You almost have to be a computer geek to understand [and] work the audio controls.”

“I need technology lesson to operate Sync, not just a fast overview.”

“The performance and quality of [the] sound system is near the level of any home system.”

“Feet are always cold [due to] poor location of duct.”

“Location of heat outlet on driver’s side is too far forward: does not warm feet.”

“I like hands free calling with Sync, but I have to yell to get [Sync] to understand what I am saying.”

“I love the comfort of interior seating, foot pedal adjustments, memory seating, etc.”

“I have never been in a more warm and comfortable car.”

“I’m very happy and satisfied with performance and overall quality of vehicle.”

Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Mercury Sable:
1. Amount of trunk/cargo area space
2. Rear passenger head/leg/foot room
3. Ease of getting in and out of vehicle

Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Mercury Sable:
1. HVAC Controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor locations
2. Mats won’t stay in place
3. Speedometer/Tachometer/Odometer – Difficult to use/Poor location

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