1997 Mercury Villager

$7,499
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1
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$7K–$7K
price range
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Avg Mileage125,000 mi
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1997 Mercury Villager Pricing

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Mercury Villager Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 3 recalls and 131 complaints, the 1997 Mercury Villager rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

3
Recalls
131
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
00V4190022001-02-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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97V1840011997-29-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.

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96V2030001996-17-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTOR HOSES THAT ARE SUPPLIED TO FORD WITH THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THESE HOSES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR SPLITS RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Mercury Villager's biggest weak point? FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. It leads 131 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel System, Gasoline26
02Structure17
03Engine And Engine Cooling15
04Latches/locks/linkages14
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
131 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Villager Fuel Economy

18mpg combined
·
16city
·
21hwy
·
$2,450/yr

The 1997 Mercury Villager delivers 18 MPG combined, consistent across 2 configurations. Straightforward efficiency.

By Trim
Villager FWD Van - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Villager FWD Wagon - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1997 Mercury Villager

3States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in South Dakota (33%), but the remaining listings are spread across 2 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1997.

1997 Mercury Villager Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1997 Mercury Villager a good car to buy?

The 1997 Mercury Villager has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is fuel system, gasoline, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Mercury Villager?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 1997 Mercury Villager. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 1997 Mercury Villager?

The 1997 Mercury Villager delivers 18 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 1997 Mercury Villager?

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE is the number-one complaint area for the 1997 Mercury Villager, based on 131 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1997 compare to other Mercury Villager years?

The 1997 sits at a specific point in the Mercury Villager lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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