7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,750 miles

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problem #4

Mar 112004

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,000 miles
Mercury Villager, 1997. Transmission control module triggered the engine light to stay on. Repairs $300. Only 27,000 miles.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #3

May 012001

Villager

  • miles
Our air cond. Hose needed to be replaced one mo after the warranty exp. Says there was a leak. Cost apprx $500 to replace. Who ever heard of transmission totally shot at 32,000 miles?

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 022001

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Are Mercury Villager transmission went. We brought it new in 1997 only 53,000 miles we are upset with it.

- Ha, WI, USA

problem #1

Jan 172001

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
When radi/ heater or turn signal was in use windshield washer would squirt fluid on windshield. Also, overdrive would kick out, and brake lights on left would go out if lights were used.

- Lincoln, IL, USA