1996 Mercury Sable
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 13.4 | 9.0 | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 13.9 | 9.3 | 11.8 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 1998114 ·
VEHICLES THAT WERE SERVICED FOR A STALL CONDITION BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 1997 AND DECEMBER 1, 1997 MAY HAVE RECEIVED AND INCORRECT FUEL TANK. THE INCORRECT TANK CONTAINS AN ADDITIONAL VENT HOLE WHICH PROVIDES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 1996148 ·
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING EVEN IF THE TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER IS FIRMLY PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE THAT THE PARK MECHANISM OF THE TRANSAXLE HAS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE UNATTENDED...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 1996135 ·
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. AS A RESULT, UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOV...
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Structure
Transport Canada 1996084 ·
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FORD AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAWL NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS COULD ALLOW THE V...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 1996034 ·
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR MAY MALFUNCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP TO: (1) REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY, OR (2) FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AS INTENDED SHOULD THE FLUID LEVE...
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Show 4 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
NHTSA (U.S.) 98V067000 ·
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 VA...
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Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA (U.S.) 96V176000 ·
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.
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Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
NHTSA (U.S.) 96V166000 ·
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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
NHTSA (U.S.) 96V016000 ·
THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan, Wagon
- Engines
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrains
- FWD