1997 Mercury Villager GS
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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 1997 Mercury Villager GS is a 151-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,795 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 190.2 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,795 ($42,108 *) |
| 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 | 190.2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 126.4 ft³ |
| 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 1997 Mercury Villager GS 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 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
Oct 29, 1997 · 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 97V184001
Oct 17, 1996 · 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 96V203000
128 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury VILLAGER
Owner Complaints
128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury VILLAGER (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 27 |
| Gasoline | 26 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
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 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.