1986 Mercury Sable for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 1986 Mercury Sable for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1986 Mercury Sable specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 281 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $18.60 |
1986 Mercury Sable: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 1303 L (46 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,417 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,720 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1986 Mercury Sable
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (11), power train (9) and engine and engine cooling (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V323000 | 1998-12-16 | structure:frame and members | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,... |
| 93V106000 | 1993-06-23 | structure:frame and members | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE,... |
| 92V065000 | 1992-05-11 | wheels | CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. |
| 91V134000 | 1991-08-06 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY. |
| 87V139000 | 1987-09-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| 87V017000 | 1987-02-19 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS. |
| 86V039000 | 1986-03-10 | visibility | THE RIGHT QUARTER WINDOWS MAY CONTAIN GLASS WHICH WAS IMPROPERLY TEMPERED. THIS GLASS MAY YIELD PIECES LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THESE LARGE PIECES OF GLASS MAY SERIOUSLY INJURE THE OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR. |
| 85V172000 | 1985-12-26 | steering:column locking:anti-theft device |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Mercury Sable?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1986 Mercury Sable for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1986 Mercury Sable, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Under the hood
The 2.5L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 3-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 11.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 35 litres of fuel. For 1,000 km, budget about $182.90 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the Sable
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
The Sable in everyday use
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is 538 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent the Sable first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sable answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Mercury Sable from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Mercury Sable for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Mercury Sable
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Mercury Sable?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Mercury Sable before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Mercury Sable have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1986 Mercury Sable cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.