2008-Current Mercury Sable

Fifth generation (2008-present)
Fifth generation

Production
2008-present
Assembly
Chicago, Illinois
Predecessor
Mercury Montego
Body style(s)
4-door sedan
Layout
Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform
Ford D3 platform
Engine(s)
3.5 L Cyclone V6
Transmission(s)
6-speed 6F automatic
Wheelbase
112.9 in
Length
202.1 in
Width
74.5 in
Height
61.5 in
Curb weight
3643 lb (FWD)3814 lb (AWD)

Ford CEO Alan Mulally said that Ford's scheme to make all its cars names start with the letter F was a bad move, as it made Ford's new cars easily forgettable.[18] Mulally wants to revive some known and respected Ford nameplates for its new model line, the Sable being one of them. The new 2008 Sable went on sale in late-July of 2007, though remaining 2007 Montegos continued being sold as of August 2007. Mulally believes that with this new name, more customers will recognize the car, thus raising sales.[18]
Changes to the new Sable from the existing Montego include a new front end with Milan-inspired headlights, as well as exterior satin-aluminum mirror and door-handle accents, and new LED taillights. Also is the addition of the 3.5 L Cyclone engine from the Ford Edge, as well as replacing the continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a conventional one to counter criticism of the Montego being underpowered.[19] On Wednesday February 7, Ford confirmed the changes.[18][20