Model year
2008 Mercury Sable
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 61 complaints for the 2008 Mercury Sable (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (14), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$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
16V247000 · Apr 26, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
Complaints
61 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 3, injury field 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING · TIRES:VALVE | Oct 14, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 |
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 AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sable FWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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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 2008 Mercury Sable at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.