1997 Mercury Villager Review

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.

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

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  • 4M2DV1111VDJ45848
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  • 4M2DV1112VDJ06718
  • 4M2DV111XVDJ65502
  • 4M2DV1113VDJ49657
  • 4M2DV1116VDJ58319
  • 4M2DV1118VDJ06609
  • 4M2DV1119VDJ16050
  • 4M2DV1110VDJ35571
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  • 4M2DV1110VDJ28491
  • 4M2DV1117VDJ40525
  • 4M2DV1119VDJ59237
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  • 4M2DV1112VDJ30209
  • 4M2DV111XVDJ01802
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  • 4M2DV1113VDJ31742
  • 4M2DV1111VDJ10758
  • 4M2DV1116VDJ50026
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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.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Mercury Villager that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1997 Mercury Villager can go 340 miles in the city and 460 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 Mercury Villager is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 Mercury Villager has a 3.0L V6 SOHC 12V engine and It gets 17/23 mpg city/highway.

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$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Grand Marquis

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Mountaineer

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Mystique

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Sable

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Sable Wagon

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Tracer

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Tracer Wagon

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Mercury Villager

$20,215 - $25,085
17 City / 23 HWY
2 Trims
7
1
3.0L V6 SOHC 12V

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