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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
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rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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67
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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72
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Better than average
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Theft Index
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44
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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02-15-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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394,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V419002
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealers will replace the vent hose.
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Recall date:
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10-17-1996
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Units potentially affected:
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1,300
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V203000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
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Description:
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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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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6,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V184001
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
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Description:
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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. This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion. Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to ""jump start"" these batteries.
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This 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance provided during basic warranty. Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. Basic warranty covers adjustments (except alignment and wheel balance) and bulbs after 1 years or 12,000 miles.
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This 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Enhancing the value quotient.
By Kevin Ransom, NewCarTestDrive.com
In an industry where competitors typically take glee in bashing each other's brains out, it's refeshing to see intercorporate cooperation. The Villager is a good example of the synergy that can occur when two industry leaders put their heads together. Even though the design is five years old, it's aged well, and the Nautica treatment lends a distinctive and attractive touch. Its performance is lively, its interior attractively versatile and its capacity should be equal to the needs of families whose headcounts haven't gotten into baseball team territory. And with the addition of additional built-in extras, its value quotient is higher than ever. |
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Overview:
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Now that the minivan market is as crowded as lunch hour in Hong Kong, carmakers know it's not just about space any more. That is, a minivan's kid- and cargo-hauling capacity is only one of many consider-ations pondered by today's minvan buyers. Gone are the days when the minivan with the most space was the hands-down victor. Granted, they're called minivans, but woe to the carmaker who builds a van that actually rides like a van. No, what today's minivan buyer wants is spaciousness along with a car-like ride--and car-like performance. Ford Motor Co. and Nissan never lost sight of that when they threw in together to design and build the front-drive Mercury Villager and its mechanical twin, the Nissan Quest. Introduced in 1992 as a '93 model, the Villager offers the smooth, quiet ride and road-responsiveness of a sedan. The Villager and Quest were designed by Nissan and are powered by a Nissan engine and drivetrain, but are assembled in Ford's Avon Lake, Ohio assembly plant, using Ford-supplied components. Since the Villager is now in its fifth year without a major redesign, the folks at Mercury knew it was time to add to the list of goodies and make a few design tweaks. For '97, the Villager has added such safety features as dual airbags and a childproof sliding-door lock, optional anti-lock brakes and optional integrated child safety seats. Our test vehicle--the top-of-the line Nautica sport-luxury model--has a base price of $27,495, including Mercury's $580 destination charge. The price was boosted to $30,835 by such options as a $100 anti-theft system; a $370 preminum sound system; and a $2870 preferred equipment package--which includes an eight-way power driver's seat, flip-open liftgate window, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, illuminated visor mirror, electronic automatic climate control, keyless entry and electronic instrument cluster. However, the preferred equipment package was discounted $1370, leaving the final MSRP at $29,465.
Read the complete
1997 Mercury Villager Nautica review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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