Villager
Mercury Villager: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mercury Villager – Second generation1998–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998–2002 |
| Model years | 1999–2002 |
| Body styles | 4-door minivan |
| Platform | Ford VX54 platform |
| Engines | 3.3 L VG33E SOHC V6 |
| Transmissions | Jatco RE4F04A 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,781 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,789 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Avon Lake, Ohio (Ohio Assembly) |
| Designer | Moray Callum (1995) |
Mercury Villager – First generation1992–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1992–1998 1995–2001 (China) |
| Model years | 1993–1998 |
| Body styles | 3-door minivan |
| Engines | 3.0 L VG30E V6 |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,823 mm (1993–95) 4,831 mm (1995–98) |
| Width | 1,872 mm (1993–95) 1,875 mm (1995–98) |
| Height | 1,717 mm (1993–95) 1,714 mm (1995–98 GS Cargo) 1,674 mm (1995–98 GS) 1,666 mm (1995–98 Nautica & LS) |
| Kerb weight | 1,730 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Avon Lake, Ohio (Ohio Assembly) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 3 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control and cruise | 39 | 2000 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 12 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 2000, 2001 |
| Body and structure | 9 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 8 | 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 7 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2000, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 129 complaints, 14 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.