In article <482451ce$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, reshuman@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
says...
> I just acquired a very low mileage 2004 Mercury Sable LS with the 3.0L
DOHC
> (Duratek) engine. I have always been a shade tree/weekend mechanic
> Do-It-Yourselfer and have worked on a number of other family vehicles,
but
> in nearly 35 years of car owner****p, this is my first Ford product.
>
> I have found and downloaded the maintenance schedule for this vehicle,
but
> would appreciate feedback from existing Sable/Taurus and 3.0 DOHC engine
> owners based on their experiences. Specifically, what are the known
areas
> for failure and what additional maintenance procedures are recommended?
The weak point of the Taurus/Sable is the transmission. Follow the most
severe schedule and change the trans fluid often.
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