1998 Mercury Sable

$1,000
from
2
listings
$1K–$5K
price range
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Low$1,000
High$4,995
From$1,000
Avg Mileage200,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 2 active dealer listings as of

1998 Mercury Sable Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,000
$1K–$5K
2 listings200,000 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

1998 Mercury Sable Pricing

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Mercury Sable Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 206 complaints, the 1998 Mercury Sable rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
206
Complaints
28
Crashes
3
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1998 Mercury Sable's biggest weak point? VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. It leads 206 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Vehicle Speed Control26
02Power Train23
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic22
04Suspension20
05Engine And Engine Cooling15
206 total across 1 model years (1998–1998)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Sable Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined
·
16city
·
24-25hwy
·
$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 1998 Mercury Sable ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Sable - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city25 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Sable Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 1998 Mercury Sable

19States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 18 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1998.

1998 Mercury Sable: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 1998 Mercury Sable a good car to buy?

The 1998 Mercury Sable has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report vehicle speed control as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 1998 Mercury Sable?

Depending on configuration, the 1998 Mercury Sable delivers 18–20 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 1998 Mercury Sable?

Out of 206 owner complaints, vehicle speed control issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 1998 compare to other Mercury Sable years?

Each Mercury Sable model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Mercury Sable overview page.

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