1996 Mercury Sable Review

1996 Mercury Sable is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 199.70 in length and 55.40 in height. Made in United States, 1996 Mercury Sable has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,295 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 1996 Mercury Sable. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.00 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Mercury
Model: Sable
Trims Available: 3
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,295 USD
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 205/65R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Mercury Sable 1996 Trims

1996 Mercury Sable LS

Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

1996 Mercury Sable GS

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

1996 Mercury Sable G

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 96V086000 started on /Date(832046400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAWL OCCASIONALLY NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROLL PIN. IF THE ROLL PIN IS DAMAGED, BOTH THE ROLL PIN AND THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE REMINDED TO FULLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, IN ADDITION TO PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK.

Recall 96V016000 started on /Date(822546000000-0500)/.

Summary: THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SWITCH MALFUNTIONS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP WILL EITHER REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY OR FAIL TO LIGHT AS INTENDED WHEN THE FLUID LEVEL FALLS TO A CERTAIN LEVEL. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CONDITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCHES.

Recall 96V166000 started on /Date(841896000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.

Recall 96V176000 started on /Date(843019200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROTATION AND THOSE SHAFTS WITH RESTRICTED ROTATION WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER SHAFT THAT WILL NOT RESTRICT ROTATION.

Recall 98V067000 started on /Date(890802000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 SHOULD BE INSTALLED.

Consequence: IF THIS SHIPPING PLUG IS DISPLACED, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FUEL TANK.

FAQ

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1996 Mercury Sable is its excellent fuel economy. 1996 Mercury Sable has a 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V engine and It gets 20/29 mpg city/highway.

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1996 Mercury Sable can go 320 miles in the city and 464 on the highways.

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1
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$18,360 - $21,295
20 City / 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
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$18,360 - $21,295
20 City / 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 24V

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$18,360 - $21,295
20 City / 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 24V

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$18,360 - $21,295
20 City / 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 24V

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$18,360 - $21,295
20 City / 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 24V

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