Lincoln Town Car vs Mercury Sable
The Mercury Sable is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Lincoln Town Car. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Lincoln Town Car | Mercury Sable | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 312 | 517 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 11 and 109 | 14 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 96,000 miles | 102,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 312 complaints for the Lincoln Town Car 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: 4 for the Lincoln Town Car, 4 for the Mercury Sable.