1998 Mercury Sable
1998 Mercury Sable Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$19,525 - $23,060
Original MSRP:
$17,853 - $21,000
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
1998 Mercury Sable Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 99V250 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 29,000 |
| Summary | The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. Also, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced. Owner notification began Oct. 19, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
| Dates of Manufacture | July - August 1999 |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | 99S26 |
1998 Mercury Sable Models & Prices
1998 Mercury Sable GS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn GS | $19,525 | $17,853 | $291 / Month* | |
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1998 Mercury Sable LS Premium Group
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn LS w/Premium Group | $20,575 | $18,787 | $306 / Month* | |
| 4dr Wgn LS w/Premium Group | $22,465 | $20,469 | $334 / Month* | |
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1998 Mercury Sable LS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn LS | $20,575 | $18,787 | $306 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn LS (CA/HI) | $21,320 | $19,451 | $317 / Month* | |
| 4dr Wgn LS | $22,465 | $20,469 | $334 / Month* | |
| 4dr Wgn LS (CA/HI) | $23,060 | $21,000 | $343 / Month* | |
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1998 Mercury Sable Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 18/hwy 25 (3.0L "Duratec" engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 18/hwy 26 (3.0L "Vulcan" engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | ||
| City 18/hwy 27 (3.0L "Duratec" engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 19/hwy 28 (3.0L "Vulcan" engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed variable intermittent aerodynamic windshield wipers | • | • | • |
| Aerodynamic luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar, tie-downs | • | • | |
| Automatic headlamps | • | • | |
| Black washer nozzle jets | • | • | • |
| Body-color body-side protection moldings | • | ||
| Body-color body-side protection moldings w/bright insert | • | • | |
| Body-color fascia | • | • | • |
| Body-color grille w/center ornament, chrome surround, vertical bars | • | • | • |
| Chrome "24V" fender badge | • | • | |
| Color-keyed flush-mounted door handles | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed front/rear impact-absorbing bumpers | • | • | • |
| Complete solar-tinted glass | • | • | • |
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | • | • | • |
| Front/rear splash shields for fender/quarter protection | • | • | • |
| Full-perimeter dual seals w/third seal on door frame | • | • | • |
| Gas-assisted rear flip-up glass w/integrated backlight | • | • | |
| Moldings-inc: black flush windshield/backlight, bright side door window, body-color roof/rocker panel | • | • | • |
| Monochromatic taillamps | • | • | • |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlamps | • | • | • |
| Rear window wiper/washer | • | • | |
| Unique liftgate latch-inc: night latch, exterior release handle | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-passenger seating w/dual recliners, 2-way headrests | • | • | |
| 6-passenger seating w/dual recliners, front armrest, 2-way headrests | • | • | |
| 6-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar adjustment | • | • | |
| 60/40 split-fold rear seatback | • | • | • |
| Auxiliary 12-volt pwr point | • | • | |
| Backlit instrument cluster-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges, speedometer, odometer | • | • | • |
| Center seating console-inc: cupholders, coin holder, cassette storage bin | • | • | |
| Cigarette lighter | • | • | • |
| Cloth seat trim | • | ||
| Cloth-covered sunvisors w/covered vanity mirrors | • | • | |
| Cloth/leather seat trim | • | • | |
| Color-keyed 13.5-oz carpeting | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed 4-spoke soft-feel steering wheel w/center horn | • | ||
| Column-mounted soft-feel shift handle | • | • | |
| Day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • |
| Decklid tie-down provision in latch | • | • | • |
| Delayed-off dome lamp w/auto on/off switch & courtesy switches on all doors | • | • | • |
| Driver footrest | • | • | • |
| Dual grain instrument panel for reduced glare | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | |
| Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/full-logic cassette-inc: 6-speakers | • | • | • |
| Electronic automatic temp control air conditioning | • | • | |
| Electronic digital clock w/dimming feature | • | • | • |
| Fixed whip antenna | • | • | |
| Floor console-inc: cupholders, coin holder, cassette storage bin | • | • | |
| Floor-mounted soft-feel shift handle | • | • | |
| Front seat map pockets | • | • | • |
| Front/rear ashtrays | • | • | • |
| Fully-trimmed luggage compartment | • | • | • |
| Gas-assisted remote hood release | • | • | • |
| Illuminated locking glove box w/dampened door | • | • | |
| Integrated control panel-inc: radio, rear defrost, clock, climate controls | • | • | • |
| Leather seat trim | • | ||
| Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel w/center horn | • | • | |
| Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/auto settings | • | • | |
| Light group-inc: dual beam reading, instrument panel courtesy | • | • | |
| Lights-inc: front door courtesy, ashtray | • | • | |
| Lights-inc: front door courtesy, ashtray, luggage compartment | • | • | • |
| Load floor tie-downs | • | • | |
| Manual temp control air conditioning | • | • | |
| Particulate air filtration system | • | • | |
| Pwr antenna | • | • | |
| Pwr door locks-inc: illum controls, central locking, accidental-lock disable | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: illuminated switches, lock-out switch, express-down driver window, 45-second accessory delay | • | • | • |
| Quarter panel air extractors | • | • | • |
| Rear seat HVAC outlet | • | • | |
| Rear window defroster/defogger | • | • | • |
| Reminder chimes-inc: safety belt, headlamps-on, door open, key-in-ignition | • | • | • |
| Remote decklid release | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) controllers | • | ||
| Remote keyless entry-inc: (2) controllers, keypad, perimeter anti-theft | • | • | |
| Retractable front/rear grab handles w/integral rear coat hooks | • | • | • |
| SecuriLock anti-theft system | • | • | |
| Speed control | • | • | • |
| Stowages-inc: RH rear quarter, hidden under-floor | • | • | |
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • |
| Warning lights-inc: air bags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, brake, service engine soon, seat belt, low fuel | • | • | • |
| Woodgrain applique surrounding instrument cluster | • | • | |
| Woodgrain applique surrounding integrated control panel & headlamp switch | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130-amp alternator | • | • | • |
| 15" deluxe painted full wheel covers w/snap-on design | • | ||
| 15" x 6.0" bright aluminum wheels | • | • | |
| 15" x 6.0" chrome aluminum wheels | • | ||
| 16.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release cap | • | • | • |
| 3.0L (181) DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 "Duratec" engine | • | • | |
| 3.0L (182) SEFI V6 "Vulcan" engine | • | • | |
| 3.77 axle ratio | • | • | • |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transaxle w/OD | • | • | • |
| 540-CCA (58 amp/hr) low-maintenance battery | • | • | |
| 650-CCA (72 amp/hr) low-maintenance battery | • | • | |
| Auxiliary transaxle oil cooler | • | • | • |
| Battery saver feature (turns off interior lights after 45 minutes) | • | • | • |
| Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/gas-pressurized struts | • | • | • |
| Independent quadralink rear suspension w/gas-pressurized struts | • | • | • |
| Independent short/long arm rear suspension w/gas-pressurized shock absorbers | • | • | |
| Mini-spare tire | • | • | • |
| P205/65R15 all-season SBR tires | • | • | • |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • |
| Variable-assist speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-mph front/rear bumpers | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger second-generation depowered air bags (SRS) | • | • | • |
| Dual-note horn | • | • | • |
| Front center lap belt | • | • | |
| Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder belts w/adjustable front D-rings | • | • | • |
| Fuel shut-off switch (deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact) | • | • | • |
| Rear center lap belt | • | • | |
| Rear center lap/shoulder belt | • | • | • |
1998 Mercury Sable Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | • | • | |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | • |
| BRIGHT ALUMINUM WHEELS *Replaces std chrome aluminum wheels* | • | ||
| CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | • | |
| FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS | • | • | • |
| HEATED MIRRORS | • | • | • |
| INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (N/A w/Q_ Leather Seats) | • | • | |
| LIGHT GROUP -inc: dual instrument panel courtesy lights, map lamps, dual beam reading lights, dome lamp | • | ||
| MACH AUDIO SYSTEM W/ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO, CASSETTE | • | • | |
| MACH AUDIO SYSTEM W/ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO, CASSETTE -inc: pwr antenna | • | ||
| NO CHARGE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (REQ: BOST, NEWY Region) *CREDIT* | • | • | |
| PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | ||
| PWR MOONROOF -inc: unique map lamps | • | • | |
| PWR PASSENGER SEAT *Late Availability* | • | • | |
| REAR-FACING VINYL THIRD SEAT (N/A w/508 Conventional Spare Tire) | • | • | |
| REGIONAL ORDER CODE (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Brakes) | • | • | |
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: 6-disc capacity *Mounted in RH quarter trim panel* | • | • | |
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: 6-disc capacity *Mounted in trunk* | • | • | • |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM -inc: (2) remotes | • | ||
| WAGON GROUP -inc: cargo area cover, cargo net | • | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | • | ||
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped or sold to California dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | • | ||
| CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | ||
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped or sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
| NON-CALIFORNIA DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | ||
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT/ NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • | • |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L (181) DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 "DURATEC" ENGINE (STD) | • | • | |
| 3.0L (181) DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 "DURATEC" ENGINE -inc: SecuriLock anti-theft system, chrome "24V" badge, 650-CCA battery | • | • | |
| 3.0L (181) DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 "DURATEC" ENGINE -inc: SecuriLock anti-theft system, chrome "24V" badge, 650-CCA battery (REQ: 184 6-Passenger Seating) | • | ||
| 3.0L (182) SEFI V6 "VULCAN" ENGINE (STD) | • | • |
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM | • | ||
| ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) | • | • | • |
| PRICED DORA | • | • | • |
MODEL OPTION Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS TRIM | • | ||
| PREMIUM GROUP -inc: 3.0L V6 Duratec engine, elect temp control air cond, auto headlamps, dual illum visor mirrors, pwr antenna, remote keyless entry w/keypad/perimeter anti-theft | • | ||
| REGIONAL ORDER CODE | • | • |
NOTE Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ALL PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822 ** | • | • | • |
| ** BASE PRICE IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 820, OPTION PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822 ** | • | ||
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA & HAWAII ** | • |
PAINT Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • |
REGION Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA, CHICAGO, ORLANDO, SOUTHWEST REGION | • | ||
| BOSTON, NEW YORK REGION -inc: *Entire state of New York* | • | • | |
| NATIONAL REGION | • | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • | ||
| CLOTH/LEATHER BUCKET SEATS | • | ||
| CLOTH/LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • | • | |
| LEATHER BUCKET SEATS | • | • | |
| LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • |
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-PASSENGER SEATING (STD) | • | • | |
| 5-PASSENGER SEATING (STD) (REQ: 99U Engine) | • | ||
| 5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: mini-console, illum locking glove box w/dampened door *Woodgrain trim surrounds instrument cluster only* | • | ||
| 6-PASSENGER SEATING (STD) | • | • | |
| 6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: column-mounted shift handle, center seating console, aux pwr point *deletes rear HVAC outlet* *Woodgrain trim surrounds integrated control panel & headlamp switch only* | • | • |
SPARE TIRE Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) | • | • | • |
| CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE | • | • | • |
| CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE (N/A w/214 Rear-Facing Seat) | • | • |
TIRES Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P205/65R15 ALL-SEASON SBR TIRES (STD) | • | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
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| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
1998 Mercury Sable Technical Specifications
Brakes
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
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| Brake ABS System | |||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x 1.0 | 10.8 x 1.0 | 10.8 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | N/A | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | N/A | 81.3 | 81.3 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | N/A | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) | N/A | ||
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
Engine
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0L/181 | 3.0L/181 | 3.0L/181 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 145 @ 5250 | 200 @ 5750 | 145 @ 5250 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 170 @ 3250 | 200 @ 4500 | 170 @ 3250 |
Exterior Dimensions
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 199.7 | 199.7 | 199.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 108.5 | 108.5 | 108.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
Fuel Tank
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
Steering
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.96 |
| Steering Type | Variable Power Rack & Pinion | Variable Power Rack & Pinion | Variable Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 |
Suspension
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Indep Quadralink | Indep Quadralink | Indep Quadralink |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P205/65R15 | P205/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/65R15 | P205/65R15 | P205/65R15 |
Transmission
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.4 | 57.4 | 57.4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 101.8 | 101.8 | 101.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.6 | 36.6 | 36.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 |
Weight Information
| GS | LS Premium Group | LS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3299 | 3340 | 3299 |
1998 Mercury Sable Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger second-generation depowered air bags (SRS) |
| Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder belts w/adjustable front D-rings |
| Front center lap belt |
| Rear center lap/shoulder belt |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| 5-mph front/rear bumpers |
| Dual-note horn |
| Fuel shut-off switch (deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact) |
| Rear center lap belt |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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