1996 Mercury Villager LS
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- Photo: 1993 Mercury Villager GS in Glacier White, Front Left, 07-25-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Mercury Villager in Deep Forest Green Metallic, front right, 07-20-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996-'98 Mercury Villager by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 96-98 Mercury Villager -- 12-26-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Mercury Villager in Deep Forest Green Metallic, rear right, 07-20-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Mercury Villager LS is a 151-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,855 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 151 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Villager measures 189.9 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,815 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,855 ($51,484 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L VG30E SOHC V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 151 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHC V6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.0 x 83.0 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Solid rear axle with leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.9 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 66 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 126.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Mercury Villager LS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury VILLAGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 2, 2001 · 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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
NHTSA campaign 00V419002
Mar 23, 1998 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.
NHTSA campaign 98V012001
193 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury VILLAGER
Owner Complaints
193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury VILLAGER (11 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 28 |
| Structure | 24 |
| Fuel System | 23 |
| Gasoline | 22 |
| Visibility | 20 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.