Model year
2004 Mercury Sable
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 52 complaints for the 2004 Mercury Sable (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (14), SERVICE BRAKES (9), POWER TRAIN (8). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 464 complaints
- 2001 430 complaints
- 2002 440 complaints
- 2003 201 complaints
- 2004 52 complaints
- 2005 83 complaints
- 2008 61 complaints
- 2009 20 complaints
Recalls
04V330000 · Jul 8, 2004
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
Complaints
52 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP06005 | ENGINE STALLING FFV · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES,… | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 28, 2007 |
| PE12005 | Stuck throttle · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Mar 7, 2012 | Oct 22, 2012 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sable · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sable Wagon · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sable Wagon · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sable · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sable Wagon · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Mercury Sable at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.