Mercury Sable
First generation · 1986–1991 · 6 model years · 4 trims
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Photo: 1988 Mercury Sable GS Sedan in Medium Cabernet, Front Left, 05-09-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1st Mercury Sable LS wagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1st-Mercury-Sable-wagon by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Sable GS 1986 (8777534804) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1988 Mercury Sable GS Sedan in Medium Cabernet, Rear Left, 05-09-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Mercury Sable GS Sedan in Medium Cabernet, Front Left, 05-09-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st Mercury Sable LS wagon front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st-Mercury-Sable-wagon by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Sable GS 1986 (8777534804) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Mercury Sable GS Sedan in Medium Cabernet, Rear Left, 05-09-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | |||||||
| GS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $15,311 |
| LS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $16,154 |
| GS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $16,256 |
| LS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $17,124 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| GS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $15,459 |
| GS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $16,161 |
| LS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $16,461 |
| LS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $17,239 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| GS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $15,230 |
| GS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $15,491 |
| LS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $15,520 |
| LS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $16,298 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| GS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $14,624 |
| GS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $15,265 |
| LS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $15,617 |
| LS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $16,284 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| GS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $12,766 |
| GS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $13,330 |
| LS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $14,970 |
| LS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $15,515 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| GS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.5L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $11,126 |
| GS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (20) | $12,202 |
| LS 4dr Sedan · Sedan | 2.5L I4 | — | — | Automatic 3-speed | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $13,000 |
| LS 4dr Wagon · Wagon | 3.0L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (20) | $13,494 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | Not rated |
| 1990 | 7 | Not rated |
| 1989 | 8 | — |
| 1988 | 6 | — |
| 1987 | 9 | — |
| 1986 | 9 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.