Representative photoBattery boost for a 2008 Mercury Sable
Battery boost for the 2008 Mercury Sable: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2008 Mercury Sable for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2008 Mercury Sable: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 595 L (21 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,844 |
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 2008 Mercury Sable
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (16), electrical system (11) and power train (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
Need battery service for the 2008 Mercury Sable? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.5L 6-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Sable. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. It uses the 3.5L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
The steps
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
A short checklist
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Still deciding?
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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