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2004 Mercury Sable
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Review and specifications

2004 Mercury Sable

This generation added much needed safety equipment, including side airbags. The ride is firm, and cornering is sound -- but not agile. The interior is roomy, comfortable, and quiet with adequate storage. Control layout is improved over that of the previous version of the car and the rear seatback can be folded to increase cargo capacity. The wagon is one of the few inexpensive seven-passenger vehicles of its time. On the downside, the turning circle is wide and braking is unimpressive. This version of the car also lacks rear-seat head restraints.

Market value
$2,975
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
8
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Model year 2004
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Large cars
Generation began
2003

Pricing

Current retail median
$2,975
Retail value range
$2,925 - $3,100
Original MSRP range
$21,355 - $24,855
Trade-in range
$545 - $685

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
200 in
Width
73 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Weight
3,325 lb
Maximum load
1,100 lb
Towing capacity
1,750 lb

Interior

Seating
8 people
Front head room
6.5 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Cargo volume
0 cu ft
Luggage
5+0+0

Brand context

About Mercury

Until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011, Mercury sat in the middle of the company’s lineup—fancier than Ford but not as luxurious as Lincoln. The brand had its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, with cars like the Cougar, Monterey, Montclair, and Turnpike Cruiser still commonplace at classic car shows. Nearly all recent Mercury models were based on Ford counterparts. The Mercury Milan was a gussied-up Ford Fusion and the Mercury Grand Marquis was a more comfortable take on the Ford Crown Victoria. Since the brand has been gone for many years, most Mercury vehicles will lack modern convenience and safety features, and used examples will likely have high mileage.

Vehicle ID: 4490 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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