Sable
Mercury Sable: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mercury Sable – Fifth generation2007–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2009 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L Cyclone V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6F automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm |
| Length | 5,133 mm |
| Width | 1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,652 kg (FWD) 1,730 kg (AWD) |
| Assembly | Chicago, Illinois |
| Designer | J Mays |
Mercury Sable – Fourth generation2000–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford D186 platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L Vulcan V6 3.0 L Duratec V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed AX4N automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm |
| Length | 5,024 mm (station wagon) 5,075 mm (sedan) |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm (station wagon) 1,410 mm (sedan) |
| Assembly | Atlanta, Georgia Chicago, Illinois |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car, Midsize car, Midsize estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005, 2008–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 38 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453–1,104 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,888–3,058 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005, 2008–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 659 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 285 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 174 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 163 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 134 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Lights | 105 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 104 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 101 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 79 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 60 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005, 2008–2009: 1777 complaints, 128 with a crash and 24 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.