1981 Mercury Zephyr Wagon Villager MT
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- Photo: 1978 Mercury Zephyr Villager, front right (Little Neck) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Zephyr front by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Zephyr Wagon by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Mercury Zephyr Villager, rear right (Little Neck) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Zephyr rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Mercury Zephyr Wagon Villager MT is an 88-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 88 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 118 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC 2.3 L (140 cu in) Lima I4, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.0-inch vented front disc (standard) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14x5.0 in (standard) |
| Wheels Rear | 14x5.0 in (standard) |
| Tires Front | DR78-14 (standard) |
| Tires Rear | DR78-14 (standard) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 71 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Mercury Zephyr Wagon Villager MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Mercury ZEPHYR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Nov 19, 1980 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS MAY BE MISSING OR LOOSE. INSECURELY INSTALLED OR MISSING RETAINERS COULD RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PIN.
NHTSA campaign 80V152000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 MERCURY ZEPHYR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.