1997 Mercury Villager GS review from North America
"Van is reliable, but falling apart slowly"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 1997 Mercury Villager. Still own it, still running. I have the same sort of problems with this vehicle. When taking off from start, it shifts hard.
Check engine light was on a couple years ago, but mechanic fixed problem. Now check engine light is on again and I believe it may have bad 02 sensor. I am trying to find it on the engine. Anyone have a photo they can post of where it is located on the engine?
Well it has got us from point A to Point B for many many years, but same problems such as doors sometimes lock even with keys in the ignition. Had to call for help one time. Passenger window only goes about half way. If I roll down all the way, it gets stuck. Driver electric seat motor must be going bad, because it moves extremely slow if at all.
General comments?
Can someone post where the 02 sensor is on the engine?
Has been reliable for many years, but of course the small problems.
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| Over all a good buy... so far |
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| Very good deal during initial 3 years of use |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Villager |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2009 |