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2001 Mercury Villager Base

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2001 Mercury Villager – front Unverified
Photo: 2001 Mercury Villager Sport, front 2.7.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1999–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2001 Mercury Villager Sport, front 2.7.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1999 Mercury Villager in Silver, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercury Villager, WAW by Raf24~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2001 Mercury Villager Sport, rear 2.7.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1999 Mercury Villager in Silver, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2001 Mercury Villager Base is a 170-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,510 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Villager measures 194.9 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,997 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$22,510 ($41,309 *)
MSRP with Destination$23,165 ($42,511 *)
Destination Charge$655
Engine
Engine Type3.3L VG33E SOHC V6, naturally aspirated
Displacement3.3 L
Horsepower170 hp
Torque200 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHC V6
Bore and Stroke91.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Injection TypeSequential fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionSolid rear axle with leaf springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in
Wheels Rear15 in
Tires FrontP215/70R15
Tires RearP215/70R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length194.9 in
Width74.9 in
Height70.1 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Cargo Volume135.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,997 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.7 in
Headroom Rear40.1 in
Legroom Front39.9 in
Legroom Rear36.4 in
Shoulder Room Front62.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear64.6 in
Hip Room Front56.5 in
Hip Room Rear56.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2001 Mercury Villager Base 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
Tested variant: 2001 Mercury Villager Van

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercury VILLAGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 26, 2000 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT SEATED IN THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA campaign 00V338001

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Mercury VILLAGER

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercury VILLAGER (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes3
Suspension3
Tires3
Equipment2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 10, 2019 · Suspension
“THIS IS MY SECOND VILLAGER, THE FIRST WAS A 1993 AND NOW OWN A 2001. THE BASE STRUCTURE WHERE THE RACK AND PINION GETS BOLTED-IN CRACKS, WHILE THE ALIGNMENT AND WHOLE RACK & PINION HAS SHIFTED. THE…”
Sep 5, 2008 · Air Bags Crash 4 injuries
“IN DECEMBER OF 2007 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY THREE KIDS AND I WAS PREGNANT WITH TWINS. IT HAD BEEN RAINING FOR A FEW DAYS I SLOWED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN MY CAR SLIDE AND I WENT INTO A POLL HEAD ON MY…”
Nov 2, 2007 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELTS PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BROKEN AND FALLEN OFF, WHICH HAS MADE THE LOCKING MECHANISM USELESS. THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOW INOPERABLE, WHICH HAS LEFT US WITH FIVE AVAILABLE SEATS IN A SEVEN-PASSENGER…”
Sep 15, 2006 · Equipment
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING A TIRE, THE JACK BENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE CONTACT HAD USED THE JACK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS…”
Jun 21, 2005 · Tires
“A LOCAL SEARS AUTO CENTER SOLD ME A SET OF BF GOODRICH TIRES IN OCTOBER, 2004 THAT HAVE SHOWN EXTREME PRE-MATURE WEAR. THE SEARS OUTLET HAS REFUSED TO TAKE ANY ACTION TO CORRECT THIS. UPON…”

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 2001 MERCURY VILLAGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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