Car financing: 1996 Mercury Sable
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
Rent a 1996 Mercury Sable for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
Thinking of buying the 1996 Mercury Sable?
No 1996 Mercury Sable is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 1996 Mercury Sable before buying one.
Before you sign for the Sable
NHTSA has 304 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, engine and engine cooling and steering. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 11.5 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 35 litres. Expect about $17.83 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,275 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Practical details
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Luggage space is rated at 1,076 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Drive the Sable on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.30 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Make a request
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.
Ask us about the 1996 Mercury Sable
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?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one 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.