1997 Mercury Villager Review

Main Specs Gallery Trims Vin Numbers Safety Recalls Faq

Value Range $20,215 - $25,085

Seats 7

Miles per Gallon 17 City / 23 HWY

Crash Testing 1

# Trims 2 Trims

1997 Mercury Villager is a Sports Van style car measuring 190.20 in length and 68.00 in height. Made in United States, 1997 Mercury Villager has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 22,650 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1997 Mercury Villager. It’s seating 7 people with doors and a rank size of 20.00 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 SOHC 12V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

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Interior Photos

Mercury Villager 1997 Trims

1997 Mercury Villager LS

Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN

Seating: 7

MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

1997 Mercury Villager GS

Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

4M2DV1110VDJ42472
4M2DV1111VDJ52735
4M2DV1111VDJ54341
4M2DV1112VDJ26239
4M2DV1113VDJ62389
4M2DV1114VDJ22483
4M2DV1114VDJ43785
4M2DV1114VDJ45374
4M2DV1114VDJ47688
4M2DV1114VDJ61297
4M2DV1115VDJ04347
4M2DV1115VDJ45237
4M2DV1115VDJ61079
4M2DV1116VDJ08777
4M2DV1116VDJ65514
4M2DV1117VDJ05838
4M2DV1117VDJ40640
4M2DV1117VDJ52142
4M2DV111XVDJ33939
4M2DV111XVDJ45394
4M2DV111XVDJ56413
4M2DV111XVDJ58310
4M2DV1119VDJ42700
4M2DV1116VDJ34053
4M2DV1111VDJ16558
4M2DV1116VDJ10917
4M2DV1112VDJ61038
4M2DV1115VDJ57565
4M2DV1119VDJ49582
4M2DV1117VDJ07475
4M2DV1118VDJ34085
4M2DV1117VDJ09677
4M2DV1118VDJ63506
4M2DV1116VDJ48017
4M2DV1115VDJ30205
4M2DV1111VDJ29018
4M2DV1116VDJ52407
4M2DV1118VDJ04620
4M2DV1116VDJ48583
4M2DV1115VDJ35906
4M2DV1115VDJ43715
4M2DV1117VDJ36328
4M2DV1110VDJ56016
4M2DV1114VDJ42989
4M2DV1118VDJ04388
4M2DV1113VDJ48346
4M2DV111XVDJ27672
4M2DV1114VDJ62935
4M2DV1117VDJ33865
4M2DV1112VDJ05648
4M2DV1114VDJ61574
4M2DV1119VDJ05159
4M2DV1111VDJ00702
4M2DV1111VDJ38754
4M2DV1110VDJ49664
4M2DV1111VDJ37233
4M2DV1111VDJ44182
4M2DV1112VDJ53523
4M2DV1117VDJ19044
4M2DV1113VDJ53885
4M2DV1116VDJ40791
4M2DV1117VDJ04673
4M2DV1115VDJ12089
4M2DV1115VDJ02579
4M2DV1113VDJ09112
4M2DV1114VDJ49411
4M2DV1115VDJ23982
4M2DV1115VDJ28888
4M2DV1115VDJ63253
4M2DV1116VDJ02932
4M2DV1116VDJ49653
4M2DV1117VDJ34756
4M2DV1117VDJ56658
4M2DV1118VDJ61447
4M2DV1119VDJ04657
4M2DV111XVDJ31477
4M2DV111XVDJ64396
4M2DV1117VDJ54568
4M2DV1117VDJ48754
4M2DV1112VDJ34566
4M2DV1118VDJ48617
4M2DV1111VDJ45848
4M2DV1114VDJ38456
4M2DV1114VDJ55208
4M2DV1112VDJ06718
4M2DV111XVDJ65502
4M2DV1113VDJ49657
4M2DV1116VDJ58319
4M2DV1118VDJ06609
4M2DV1119VDJ16050
4M2DV1110VDJ35571
4M2DV1118VDJ06402
4M2DV1110VDJ28491
4M2DV1117VDJ40525
4M2DV1119VDJ59237
4M2DV1118VDJ02799
4M2DV1116VDJ46168
4M2DV1114VDJ03030
4M2DV1112VDJ30209
4M2DV111XVDJ01802
4M2DV1114VDJ45617
4M2DV1113VDJ31742
4M2DV1111VDJ10758
4M2DV1116VDJ50026
4M2DV1110VDJ22027
4M2DV1116VDJ61141
4M2DV1114VDJ33399
4M2DV1115VDJ43522
4M2DV1110VDJ04398

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall

Not Rated

front

Not Rated

rollover

Not Rated

side

Not Rated

* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall

front

rollover

side

* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 00V419002 started on /Date(978411600000-0500)/.

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.

Recall 96V203000 started on /Date(845524800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FOR THE SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL CONNECTOR HOSES IF NECESSARY.

Recall 97V184001 started on /Date(878101200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.

FAQ

The 1997 Mercury Villager is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1997 Mercury Villager so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1997 Mercury Villager is lower than $12,543.