Mercury ยท 2008
2008 Mercury Sable FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles that was sold by Mercury from the 1986 to 2009 model years. The namesake of a East Russian weasel valued for its fur, the Sable served as the divisional counterpart of the Ford Taurus for its entire production.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Saf
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
81 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Mercury Sable FWD?
EPA figures for the 2008 Mercury Sable FWD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2008 Mercury Sable FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Mercury Sable FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2008 Mercury Sable FWD?
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Mercury Sable FWD, most often about: Steering, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.