Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
Sell your 2004 Mercury Sable for cash
The 2004 Mercury Sable is a wagon that came with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine. At 22 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
- Free offer for your 2004 Sable in about 30 seconds
- Free towing, running or not
- Paid at pickup
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2004 Mercury Sable at a glance
| Body style | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L 6-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 16–18 city / 23–25 highway / 19–20 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,350–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 444–468 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 6 configurations: Sable, Sable Wagon |
| Age | 22 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
What affects its junk value
- Age: at 22 years old, most of a 2004 Sable's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
- Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
- Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
- Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Sable. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the vehicle speed control, typically around 100,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
2004 Mercury Sable recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2004 Mercury Sable. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Common 2004 Sable problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the 2004 Mercury Sable with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 3 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Most-reported components
Typical mileage when problems were reported
- Vehicle Speed Control100,000 mi
- Service Brakes99,000 mi
- Power Train59,000 mi
- Electrical System138,000 mi
- Exterior Lighting138,000 mi
- Power Train53,000 mi
2004 Mercury Sable service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 53 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2004 Mercury Sable. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may e
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or
Extended warranty coverage for vehicles with hard start when operating on e85 fuel, powertrain control module (PCM) calibration. Warranty extended for 10 years or 100,000
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2004 Mercury Sable.
Stuck throttle
Preliminary Evaluation (PE)12-005 was opened to investigate allegations of speed control cables detaching from the throttle body and subsequently interfering with the throttle closing fully to the idle position in model year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus vehicles.The speed control cable, throttle body attachment arm (
Engine stalling ffv
On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). Odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,
Other Mercury Sable years
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Other 2004 Mercury models
Selling a 2004 Sable: questions
How much is a 2004 Mercury Sable worth for junk?
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Can I junk a 2004 Sable that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 2004 Sables that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Can I sell a 2004 Sable with open recalls?
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mercury Sable; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What paperwork do I need to sell my 2004 Sable?
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Before you sell
Sources
- EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
- NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
Data retrieved October 2026.
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