1997 Mercury Sable

  • Horsepower: 145 @ 5250
  • Torque (lb-ft): 170 @ 3250
  • Weight: 3333 lbs
  • 0-60: TBD
MSRP: $17,864 - $19,555
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  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Safety
  • Options / Pricing

Mechanical


•   Front Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
•   V6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   4-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
•   M/T - Transmission|15
•   A/T - Transmission|15
•   Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46

Interior


•   Power Steering - Steering|6
•   Cell Phone - Telephone|28
•   Power Windows - Window|29
•   Rear Defrost - Window|29
•   Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof - Roof|32
•   Sun/Moon Roof - Roof|32
•   Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Power Door Locks - Locks|26
•   Keyless Entry - Locks|26
•   Front Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
•   Rear Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
•   Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
•   Cruise Control - Convenience|23
•   Remote Trunk Release - Convenience|23
•   Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
•   MP3 Player - Audio|22
•   CD Player - Audio|22
•   CD Changer - Audio|22
•   Cassette - Audio|22
•   AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
•   A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Bucket Seats - Seats|44
•   Pass-Through Rear Seat - Seats|44
•   Power Driver Seat - Seats|44

Exterior


•   Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Wheel Covers - Wheels|10
•   Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27

Safety


•   Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
•   Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
•   Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   Compact Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
•   Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes - Brakes|4
•   Daytime Running Lights - Safety Features|42
•   Child Safety Locks - Safety Features|42

Vehicle


•  EPA Classification : Mid-Size

Engine


•  Engine Order Code : 99U
•  Engine Type : Gas V6
•  Displacement : 3.0L/182
•  Fuel System : SEFI
•  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 145 @ 5250
•  SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 170 @ 3250

Transmission


•  Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
•  Trans Order Code : 44L
•  Trans Type : 4
•  Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
•  Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
•  First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.77
•  Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.54
•  Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
•  Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.69
•  Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.26
•  Clutch Size (in) : N/A
•  Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.77

Mileage


•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 20
•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 28

Electrical


•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 650
•  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130

Cooling System


•  Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 11.6

Weight Information


•  Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3333

Trailering


•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1250
•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 125
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension


•  Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
•  Suspension Type - Rear : Indep Quadralink
•  Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
•  Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 36.0
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 36.0
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.75
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.71

Brakes


•  Brake Type : Power
•  Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
•  Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.8 x 1.0
•  Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.1 x 0.5
•  Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
•  Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires


•  Front Tire Order Code : T32
•  Rear Tire Order Code : T32
•  Spare Tire Order Code : 508
•  Front Tire Size : P205/65R15
•  Rear Tire Size : P205/65R15
•  Spare Tire Size : P205/65R15

Wheels


•  Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
•  Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
•  Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6
•  Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
•  Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
•  Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering


•  Steering Type : Variable Power
•  Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.0
•  Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.96
•  Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 38.0
•  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank


•  Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 16.0

Exterior Dimensions


•  Wheelbase (in) : 108.5
•  Length, Overall (in) : 199.7
•  Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 73.0
•  Height, Overall (in) : 55.4
•  Tread Width, Front (in) : 61.6
•  Tread Width, Rear (in) : 61.4
•  Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.4
•  Liftover Height (in) : 27.4

Cargo Area Dimensions


•  Trunk Volume (ft³) : 16.0

Interior Dimensions


•  Passenger Capacity : 6
•  Passenger Volume (ft³) : 101.8
•  Front Head Room (in) : 39.4
•  Front Leg Room (in) : 42.2
•  Front Shoulder Room (in) : 57.4
•  Front Hip Room (in) : 55.8
•  Second Head Room (in) : 36.6
•  Second Leg Room (in) : 38.9
•  Second Shoulder Room (in) : 56.6
•  Second Hip Room (in) : 56.3

Summary


•  Vehicle Name : Sable
•  Body Style : 4 Door Sedan GS

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.


Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 96V166000

Potential Number of Units Affected: 40,000

Summary: The park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. This can allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.

Consequence: Unintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the park pawl abutment bracket.

Notes: Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-999-1009.

Dates of Manufacture: August 1996

Manufacturer Recall No.: 96S50

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Safety Features



•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•   Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
•   Passenger Air Bag
•   Driver Air Bag
•   Daytime Running Lights
•   Child Safety Locks
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
•   Compact Spare Tire
  • Base price: $19,555
  • Destination charge: $795
  • Number of options: 0
  • Total options: $0
  • Total price: $19,555
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