2004 Mercury Sable Wagon GS
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- Photo: 2003 Mercury Sable LS Platinum Edition in Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Front Right, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium Wagon, front right, 10-08-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Sable 085 by Karrmann at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium, Rear Right, 07-22-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium Wagon, rear left, 10-08-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 Mercury Sable Wagon GS is a 153-hp V6 wagon with a 4-speed ax4n automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,355 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 153 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Sable Wagon measures 197.7 inches long on a 108.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,355 ($38,461 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,025 ($39,614 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L OHV Vulcan V6, SFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 153 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve, cam-in-block |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 80.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed AX4N automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.7 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 81.3 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 Mercury Sable Wagon GS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (2)
- 2004 Mercury Sable 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
- 2004 Mercury Sable 4-DR.: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury SABLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 1, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Consequence: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
NHTSA campaign 16E026000
Jul 8, 2004 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence: THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign 04V330000
52 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury SABLE
Owner Complaints
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury SABLE (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 MERCURY SABLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.