Trim Report

Mercury Sable LS1998

Includes:SABLE|LS
$2,500
Starting From
9
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 9 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,500
Max $9,899
From $2,500
Fresh

LS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,000
$1K–$1K
2 listings225,000 avg miles
GS
From$1,000
13 listings|$1K–$13K
LS
From$2,500
9 listings|$3K–$10K
LS Premium
From$999
11 listings|$999–$9K
Premier
From$3,150
8 listings|$3K–$12K

1998 Mercury Sable LS Pricing

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Where to Find Mercury Sable LS

Location data for all 1998 Mercury Sable trims combined

18States

If you're near Missouri, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 18 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mercury Sable Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1998 Mercury Sable trims

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
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Mercury Sable Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1998 Mercury Sable trims

18–20mpg combined
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16city
·
24-25hwy
·
$3,550/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~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Sable Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the LS Worth It?

Common questions about the 1998 Mercury Sable LS

How does the LS compare to other Mercury Sable trims?

Every Mercury Sable trim targets a different buyer. The 1998 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 1998 Mercury Sable LS?

Maintenance costs for the LS align with the broader Mercury Sable ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is vehicle speed control. Check the 1998 Mercury Sable page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Mercury Sable LS?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Mercury Sable LS 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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