Ford Taurus vs Mercury Sable
The Ford Taurus and the Mercury Sable are rated the same on fuel economy: 21 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Taurus | Mercury Sable | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,009 | 517 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 62 and 26 | 14 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 120,000 miles | 102,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,009 complaints for the Ford Taurus and 517 for the Mercury Sable. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Ford Taurus, 4 for the Mercury Sable.