Mercury Villager problems
The Mercury Villager is a minivan that was marketed by Mercury from 1993 to 2002. Taking its name used by Mercury to denote its wood-trimmed station wagons, the Villager was developed in a joint venture between Ford and Nissan; the latter manufacturer marketed the line as the Nissan Quest. The first front-wheel drive van produced by Ford, the Mercury Villager was introduced between the Ford Aerostar and the Ford Windstar, competing against Chrysler minivans and the General Motors APV minivans.
Two generations of the model line were produced, with the Villager undergoing a full redesign for 1999. In a first for the minivan segment, the model line replaced a removable rear seat with a design that was repositionable (dependent on passenger or cargo use). The Villager was the last Mercury developed with the lightbar grille used by the brand.
The Villager was produced alongside the Nissan Quest by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio) alongside the Ford Econoline/Club Wagon. After 2002, the Ford-Nissan joint venture ended, with both companies developing minivans on their own. Nissan released a new generation of the Quest, while the Villager was replaced entirely; for 2004, Mercury released a revived Monterey as its second minivan (a divisional counterpart of the Ford Freestar).
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Common Mercury Villager problems
The Mercury Villager, a minivan produced from 1993 to 2002, is known for its roomy interior and good fuel economy. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. Here are some of the issues that Mercury Villager owners have reported:
- Squealing Belts: A common problem with the Mercury Villager is a squealing noise coming from the engine bay. This noise is often caused by a slipping belt, which can be due to a worn-out belt or a problem with the tensioner.
- Fuel System Problems: The Mercury Villager's fuel system has been reported to have several issues. One of the most common problems is a loss of fuel pressure, which can cause the engine to stall or have difficulty starting. This issue can be caused by a faulty fuel pump, clogged fuel filter, or a problem with the fuel injectors.
- Ignition System Problems: The ignition system of the Mercury Villager has also been reported to have several issues. One of the most common problems is a misfire, which can be caused by worn-out spark plugs, faulty ignition coils, or a problem with the distributor.
- Engine Problems: The engine of the Mercury Villager has been reported to have several issues. One of the most common problems is a loss of power, which can be caused by a faulty throttle position sensor, a clogged air filter, or a problem with the fuel system.
- Heating and Cooling Problems: The heating and cooling system of the Mercury Villager has also been reported to have several issues. One of the most common problems is a faulty heater core, which can cause the vehicle to blow cold air when the heater is turned on. Another common problem is a faulty A/C compressor, which can cause the vehicle to blow hot air when the A/C is turned on.
- Electrical Problems: The electrical system of the Mercury Villager has been reported to have several issues. One of the most common problems is a faulty alternator, which can cause the vehicle to have difficulty starting or intermittent electrical issues. Another common problem is a faulty battery, which can cause the vehicle to have difficulty starting or intermittent electrical issues.
These are just a few of the common problems reported by Mercury Villager owners. If you are experiencing any of these issues, it is recommended that you take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic for diagnosis and repair.
Why won't my Mercury Villager start?
The most common reasons a Mercury Villager won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
How much is a 1995 Mercury villager worth?
How much is a 1995 Mercury Villager worth? The value of a used 1995 Mercury Villager ranges from $359 to $852, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
How much is a 1994 Mercury villager worth?
The value of a used 1994 Mercury Villager ranges from $2,802 to $7,717, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What is a 2002 Mercury villager worth?
How much is a 2002 Mercury Villager worth? The value of a used 2002 Mercury Villager ranges from $658 to $1,970, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Mercury Villager years
We have researched Mercury problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mercury Villager cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mercury Villager model years:
- Mercury Villager 1993
- Mercury Villager 1995
- Mercury Villager 1994
- Mercury Villager 1996
- Mercury Villager 1999
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mercury Villager model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Mercury Villager years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Mercury Villager car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Mercury Villager , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mercury Villager vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Villager model years
A total of 107 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Villager model years
There were a total of 61 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Villager model years
There were a total of 108 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Villager model years
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 1941 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mercury Villager . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mercury Villager vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Mercury Villager 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-09
- Date Complaint: 2019-02-10
- VIN: 4M2ZV12T61D
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THIS IS MY SECOND VILLAGER, THE FIRST WAS A 1993 AND NOW OWN A 2001. THE BASE STRUCTURE WHERE THE RACK AND PINION GETS BOLTED-IN CRACKS, WHILE THE ALIGNMENT AND WHOLE RACK & PINION HAS SHIFTED. THE CRACK OCCURRED WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A RAMP TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY.
Mercury Villager 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-14
- Date Complaint: 2018-03-14
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL LEAK UNDER THE HOOD
Mercury Villager 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-06
- Date Complaint: 2017-07-06
- VIN: 4M2DV11W6TD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR CONTINUALLY LOCKS ITSELF (POWER LOCKS). IF I'M OUTSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TRY TO UNLOCK IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME IT RELOCKS ITSELF. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS IT WILL STOP AND LET ME IN. SAME IS TRUE IF I'M IN THE CAR EXCEPT NOW I CAN'T GET OUT. IT'S USUALLY MUCH WORSE DURING THE DAY THAN AT NIGHT. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE IN THE CAR, TRYING TO GET IN OR NEARBY (I DON'T HAVE A REMOTE NOR IS IT AN OPTION). THE CAR CAN BE SITTING IDLE FOR HOURS AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ITSELF IN RAPID SUCCESSION. RARELY IF EVER DOES IT END UP UNLOCKED. WILL OCCASIONALLY GO THROUGH THE SAME PROCEDURE WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESN'T EFFECT ANYTHING BUT ALL THE DOOR LOCKS (AT LEAST THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ASCERTAIN). IF IT MATTERS I COULD SEND A VIDEO OF THIS PROBLEM. THE QUESTION BELOW OF WHEN DOES THIS HAPPEN IS MOOT. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY AT ANYTIME. I'VE TRIED NUMEROUS WORKAROUNDS WITH LITTLE SUCCESS BECAUSE THE CAR SEEMS TO ADAPT AND THEN BECOMES MORE DIFFICULT. ( BELIEVE ME, I KNOW WHAT THIS SOUNDS LIKE.)
Mercury Villager 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-22
- Date Complaint: 2016-12-10
- VIN: 4M2DV11WXSD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THERE IS A VERY BAD FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE VAN!
Mercury Villager 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-01
- Date Complaint: 2016-05-16
- VIN: 4M2ZV1117WD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE ODOR WAS PRIMARILY OBSERVED NEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. WHEN THE HEAT IN THE VEHICLE WAS ACTIVATED, THE ODOR INTENSIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V419002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,000.
Mercury Villager 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-30
- Date Complaint: 2015-08-19
- VIN: 4M2ZV11T82D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I TOOK MY CAR TO ALLAN VIGIL FORD IN FAYETTVILLE GA FOR SERVICE AND I NOT HAPPY WITH THE REPAIRS . FIRST , THE ALARM IS GOING OFF ALONG WITH THE HORN AT RANDOM .SECOND ,THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK . I HAVE TO USE A FLASHLIGHT AT NIGHR TO SEE WHAT SPEED I AM GOING .THIRD , I AM DRIVING WITH NO HORN . AND FINALLY ,THE IGNITION KEY DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DRIVER DOOR. .
Mercury Villager 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-05
- Date Complaint: 2015-02-13
- VIN: 4M2DV11W2SD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED STRONG FUEL FUMES FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WAS AFFECTING THE CONTACT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V419002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mercury Villager 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-15
- Date Complaint: 2015-02-03
- VIN: 4M2XV11T9XD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. YOU MAY STALL AND THEN LUNGE FORWARD INTO AN ONCOMING CAR *TR
Mercury Villager 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-09
- Date Complaint: 2015-01-27
- VIN: 4M2XV14T2YD
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS ON 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE HAVE LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS REGARDING ISSUE AND THEY ARE STATING THEY HAVE NO KNOW ISSUE OR RECALL WITH SEAT BELTS LOCKING UP. REAR SEAT BELTS ARE THE ONES AFFECTED. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS IS STATING IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING VEHICLE. *TR
Mercury Villager 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-05
- Date Complaint: 2015-01-14
- VIN: 4M2DV11W7RD
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED WITH NO WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 4/7/15*CN UPDATED 9/15/2017*CN
Mercury Villager 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-03
- Date Complaint: 2015-01-08
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ALONG AFTER SHOPPING AND I STARTED TO HEAR THIS DRAGGING OR BOTTOMING OUT SOUND SO I PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND TO MY SURPRISE THE FRONT FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THAT HOLDS UP THE ENGINE WAS BROKEN I THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THAT THE ENGINE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE. I LIMPED THE VAN HOME AND HAD MY MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS ON FIXABLE AND THEN I CALLED FIVE BODY SHOPS TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX IT AND THEY SAID NO AND THAT MERCURY VILLAGERS WAS KNOWN TO DO THIS AND THAT THEY WERE RECALLED FOR THIS BEFORE. *TR
Mercury Villager 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-09
- Date Complaint: 2014-09-17
- VIN: 4M2ZV12T02D
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH MAKING A TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Mercury Villager 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-04
- Date Complaint: 2014-07-21
- VIN: 4M2ZV1116WD
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND FAILED TO TURN OFF ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS LOCATED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAINST THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH WERE CRACKED INTO PIECES CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000...UPDATED 09/30/14 *BF UPDATED 2/27/2015 *JS
Mercury Villager 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2013-08-17
- VIN: 4M2XV11T5XD
- Components: SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE PUT ON. *TR
Mercury Villager 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-30
- Date Complaint: 2013-06-02
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO SEE HOW MANY TIMES SHE COULD WRAP THE SHOULDER BELT AROUND HER NECK. I WAS UNAWARE AS I WAS GETTING MY OTHER CHILDREN BUCKLED IN. BEFORE WE WERE ABOUT TO LEAVE, I TURNED TO SEE IF SHE TOO WAS BUCKLED IN AND FOUND HER USING HER FINGERS BETWEEN HER NECK AND THE BELT TO TRY TO FREE HERSELF AS THE SLACK HAD BEEN PULLED BACK IN. WE IMMEDIATELY GOT SOME SCISSORS TO CUT THE BELT TO LET HER FREE. THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME OTHER KID DOING THIS AND NOT HAVING ANYONE OR ANYTHING AROUND TO HELP MAKES ME NERVOUS. BIZARRE, I KNOW, BUT KIDS COME UP WITH RIDICULOUS STUFF ALL THE TIME. *TR
Latest 5 recalls Mercury Villager
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 25 recalls for different components of the Mercury Villager.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Mercury Villager 1997
- Report Received Date: 2001-01-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
- Model: Mercury Villager 1994
- Report Received Date: 2001-01-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
- Model: Mercury Villager 1995
- Report Received Date: 2001-01-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
- Model: Mercury Villager 1996
- Report Received Date: 2001-01-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
- Model: Mercury Villager 1998
- Report Received Date: 2001-01-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
Latest negative Mercury Villager car reviews
Latest positive Mercury Villager car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1997
You have a great van! Over the course of 8 years, it has only gained 120,000 miles and has proven to be very reliable with no engine or transmission issues. Although there was a minor electrical problem with the rear heat, you were able to fix it yourself by using a jumper. The van has a solid ride and gets good mileage, about 25 mpg on the highway on a good day with good gas. It's no wonder you bought another Mercury 2002 Villager and don't want to sell the 1997 Villager since it's such a good van. With a hitch, you may even use it for pulling your boat and camper. The engine pulls very well for a 3.0 L. It's a shame they discontinued this van after 2002. You're not sure what you'll do when your 2002 is ready to go, but for now, you're enjoying your trusty 1997 Villager.
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Vehicle year: 1995
My '95 Villager recently experienced electrical issues that were not worth repairing. However, I have nothing to complain about as this van has been reliable throughout its 17-year lifespan. The only major repair it ever required was a water pump replacement. It never experienced any critical failures, except for the air vents for the back passenger seats which gave out after 5 years. Nevertheless, we managed with just the front ones. The van's heat and AC were great, but more importantly, it was sturdy. Even after being in a wreck a year ago, it still ran like a champ. I will miss the old thing.
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Vehicle year: 2001
I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying your Villager van! Before purchasing one myself, I asked many Villager owners what they thought of their van and I did not hear a single negative comment. It's surprising to me that the editor ratings aren't better, but I can assure you that you made a great choice!
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Vehicle year: 1995
When you're looking for a minivan, a good friend recommended the Mercury Villager or Nissan Quest, and what a great decision it was! I bought my '95 model in '97 when it had only 19,000 miles on it. Now, with 165,000 miles on it, the car has been repair-free except for replacing a high-pressure fuel line (which I made a lot harder than it was). I've only had to purchase tires.
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Vehicle year: 1995
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that after 10 years of great memories, I've decided to sell my van to make way for a sporty new SUV. I feel so lucky to have purchased the best-built Villager ever, as it's been such a reliable and noble friend to my family. The original engine and transmission are still going strong after all these years, and the electrical works perfectly. The ride is smooth and quiet, making it a joy to drive. Thank you for being a part of this journey with me!
Are you having problems with your Mercury Villager?
Marcelo Weissnat 2024-11-23
Vehicle year: 1998
I purchased the Villager second-hand with 86k miles and experienced no issues initially. However, around 90k miles, the transmission began to shift roughly. Although I had it repaired, the problem resurfaced.
David Predovic 2024-11-18
Vehicle year: 1995
I bought it based on its good reviews and can honestly say it was worth every penny. I enjoyed its usability carrying my family, radio control airplanes, or computers for my job. It now has just over 120k miles and I hope to help out a family in need. Repairs were mostly due to wear and tear, except for a fuel pump replacement (twice).
Ari Legros 2024-10-13
Vehicle year: 1998
My 97 Villager has had some issues, but I have taken care of them promptly. Despite being a low mileage kid transporter, with an average of less than 10K miles per year, I have had to replace the engine mount bolts at 50K miles, which cost me $550. Additionally, during the last wheel alignment, shims were required to get the alignment into spec. Some of the internal trim elements did not survive the first couple of years, and the steering wheel mounted radio controls have rarely worked. The electronic locks have also had some issues in hot weather, but I have been able to address them. Overall, I have been confident in my ability to maintain and improve the performance of my vehicle.
Nikolas Ullrich 2024-10-03
Vehicle year: 1998
The leather seats are very comfortable and the ride is great. The van also has exceptional gas mileage at 22.5mpg. However, the rear hatch is too low and can hit your head. Additionally, my van has wet carpet and an issue with the a/c compressor constantly clicking and draining the motor, although it still blows cold. Overall, it seems much more reliable than the Caravans I've had in the past.
Franz Wiza 2024-09-15
Vehicle year: 1993
You won't find a better minivan for the price!