Trim Report

Mercury Sable LS Premium1996

Includes:SABLE|LS Premium
$795
Starting From
15
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 15 active dealer listings as of

Min $795
Max $7,998
From $795
Fresh

LS Premium Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$500
$500–$500
1 listings175,000 avg miles
GS
From$500
15 listings|$500–$8K
LS
From$1,900
4 listings|$2K–$7K
LS Premium
From$795
15 listings|$795–$8K
Premier
From$1,700
12 listings|$2K–$12K

1996 Mercury Sable LS Premium Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Sable LS Premium

Location data for all 1996 Mercury Sable trims combined

19States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 19 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mercury Sable Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Mercury Sable trims

Elevated

The 1996 Mercury Sable's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 330 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
330
Complaints
20
Crashes
10
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1996 Mercury Sable has accumulated 330 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train60
02Engine And Engine Cooling42
03Steering31
04Visibility24
05Structure20
330 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mercury Sable Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Mercury Sable trims

20–21mpg combined
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17-18city
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25-26hwy
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$2,100-$2,200/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 1996 Mercury Sable ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Sable - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Sable Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

LS Premium Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1996 Mercury Sable LS Premium

How does the LS Premium compare to other Mercury Sable trims?

Every Mercury Sable trim targets a different buyer. The 1996 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Mercury Sable LS Premium?

Maintenance costs for the LS Premium align with the broader Mercury Sable ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is power train. Check the 1996 Mercury Sable page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Mercury Sable LS Premium?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Mercury Sable LS Premium year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Mercury Sable overview compares all years side by side.

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