2002 Mercury Villager Review
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Dead after this model year, Villager meets the executioner because it is small, unrefined and lacking in ultimate Swiss Army knife minivan utility.
Pros
Plenty of features and gadgets, low actual transaction prices, optional Autovision entertainment system.
Cons
Too small for some uses, fussy seating system, very little cargo space inside with a full load of passengers.
What's New for 2002
After 2002, it's outta here. As such, it comes as no surprise that there are virtually no significant changes to the Villager this year.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Number and still going
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Villager Estate Premium 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I've owned 5 Mercury Villagers, starting with a 1995 nautica version. I keep buying them because they're the best vehicle Ford ever made. I've put no less than 100,000 miles on each of them, this one has 115,000 miles and is in excellent condition My first one, I sold to a friend is stiil on the road, and he is still a friend. If Ford still made them, I'd buy another. Too bad Ford and Nissan couldn't work out their joint venture, Ford would still be in the mini-van market and have a greater market share. If Ford would have put some of the features of the Villager in the Windstar they'd have sold a bunch more of them. I love mine and will drive it until it drops since I can't buy another
Favorite Features
A tailgate window that opens separated from the tailgate. You slide a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood in thru the window.
Suggested Improvements
Padded arm rests in the driver and passenger doors.
Great Van with few problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This van is great. This is my 7th year of owning it and had a previous 1995 model Villager. I love the performance and semi sporty handling, better than the other minivans I test drove. The interior is well designed, except that it has so much plastic used. The dashboard rattles when it idles, so I took it too the dealership, but of coarse they said they couldn't hear it. Had an exhaust leak at about 90k, the mechanic couldn't order the right part because they quit making it, so he had to weld the old one. It still whines a little when you accelerate, nothing big, though. Also, I can feel engine vibrations through the steering wheel. But, other than that, it's a great mini-van.
Favorite Features
Semi sporty handling, Styling.
Suggested Improvements
Probably better interior quality, but that's about it.
#3
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is our third Estate. The first one went 260K before we traded for a '98. That went 190K before I demolished it. Car was toast but wife and I walked away. Interesting note. Injuries in accidents are roughly half of those in other vehicles.Just bought '02. Expect the same great reliability. Only problem was Ford CD changer which went south at 140K on both previous cars Newer one has simple player. I guess we'll have to hang on to this one.
Favorite Features
Estate is a class act with leather interior. Very comfortable. Lumbar helps long drives.
Suggested Improvements
No time left
Great Van
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Villager Value 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is more comfortable and easier to manuver than the last 1998 Ford Arrowstar. Always tends to give plenty of warning before anything breaks or gives out so you can take it in and have it fixed before you are stuck. Could use more leg room for driver. A little better acceleration ability would be very nice, however it does seem to hold its own. Very nice manuverability and drives well in any weather. It is hard to do any of the work on your own under the hood as it is all compact and squashed together making it very difficult to do it yourself. It only has two key locks, one on the driver door, and one for the hatch. Would like to see one on front passenger door as well.
Favorite Features
Manuverability is just as good as a large car. Rides smooth enough. Very reliable. The table-like plastic covers on back seats.
Suggested Improvements
More room under the hood. More leg room for driver. Better acceleration. Add a keyhole lock on passenger front door.
Mercury Villager
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Mercury Villager Value 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is our second Mercury Villager. There great vans. We have always been pleased.
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