Mercury Sable FWD

20082009 · 2 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
22
Best
22

The Mercury Sable FWD has been tested by the EPA across 2 different configurations spanning model years 2008 through 2009. Over this period, the Sable FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2009
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182821MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,700182822MPG

Historical Efficiency

2009
21
2008
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sable FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mercury Sable FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mercury Mercury Sable grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
52
Total Deaths
30

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.5%
Fire Occurrence
1.9%
Speeding Involved
5.8%
DUI Involved
13.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
12%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2022
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2021
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2020
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2017
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2015
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2008
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory