1996 Mercury Sable for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 1996 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.
1996 Mercury Sable specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 269.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.83 |
1996 Mercury Sable: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1076 L (38 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,275 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 |
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 1996 Mercury Sable
- NHTSA lists 5 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 304 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (71), engine and engine cooling (67) and steering (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V067000 | 1998-03-25 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER FORD SERVICE BULLETIN 97-17-9 FROM AUGUST 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 1997. THESE VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENLY EQUIPPED WITH AN 18-GALLON FUEL TANK RATHER THAN THE 16-GALLON AS SPECIFIED. THE 18-GALLON TANK HAS A SECOND VALVE LOCATION WHERE A SHIPPING PLUG... |
| 96V176000 | 1996-09-18 | power train:automatic transmission | THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARK GEAR WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION. |
| 96V166000 | 1996-09-05 | power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) | THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. |
| 96V086000 | 1996-05-14 | power train:automatic transmission | THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED, THE ROLL PIN MAY NOT HAVE LINED UP WITH THE GROOVE IN THE SHAFT AND HAVE BEEN CRUSHED AT ASSEMBLY. ALSO, A BURR COULD HAVE BEEN RAISED ON THE SHAFT. |
| 96V016000 | 1996-01-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp | THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1996 Mercury Sable
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1996 Mercury Sable; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 1996 Mercury Sable for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Under the hood
It is powered by the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 11.5 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 35 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $17.83 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,275 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space and size
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The trunk holds 1,076 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A good match for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Sable first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,275 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.83 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.30 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
When you know your dates
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 1996 Mercury Sable from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Mercury Sable for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Mercury Sable
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 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 1996 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 1996 Mercury Sable have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Mercury Sable cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,275 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3566.00.
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.