Mercury Villager first generation

Mercury Villager first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Mercury Villager first generation (1993–1998): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: VX54 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,823–4,831 mm
Width1,872–1,875 mm
Height1,666–1,717 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,730 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,430 complaints for model years 1993–1998. 79 crashes · 51 fires · 69 injuries · 4 deaths

  • Engine 340
  • Fuel system 110
  • Brakes 68
  • Body and structure 61
  • Equipment 48
  • Locks and latches 48

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 4 versions of the Mercury Villager first generation

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
19983.0N-F, CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1994–1997(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1993(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1998Minivan3.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.2–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle304–311 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.