Mercury Sable Wagon

19862005 · 42 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
20
Best
21

The Mercury Sable Wagon has been tested by the EPA across 42 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 2005. Over this period, the Sable Wagon has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,150172419MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,150172419MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,150172419MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,150172419MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2000
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1999
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1998
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1995
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1994
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1993
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1991
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1990
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1989
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
19
2004
20
2003
19
2002
20
2001
19
2000
20
1999
20
1998
19
1997
20
1996
20
1995
21
1994
21
1993
21
1992
21
1991
21
1990
21
1989
21
1988
21
1987
20
1986
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sable Wagon) 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 Wagon. 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
519
Total Deaths
422

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.3%
Fire Occurrence
2.1%
Speeding Involved
13.5%
DUI Involved
17.1%
Primary Impact Zone

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

70%
Front
24%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2022
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2021
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2020
Fatal Crashes40
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2019
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2018
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.98
2017
Fatal Crashes74
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2016
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2015
Fatal Crashes87
Fatalities
67
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2014
Fatal Crashes102
Fatalities
80
Deaths/Crash
0.78

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2004
1
2003
1
2002
1
2001
4
2000
6
1999
4
1998
1
1997
2
1996
5
1995
3
1993
4
1992
1
1991
1
1990
2
1989
3
1988
1
1987
2
1986
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory