Used 1996 Mercury Villager Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Villager, so we've included reviews for other years of the Villager since its last redesign.
Great van!
Janis, 08/17/2009
1996 Mercury Villager Nautica 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Leased our '96 Nautica '95 for 2 years and then bought it. It has been the best designed car we have ever owned. My husband has a 2008 Highlander, which he is very happy with, yet, it cannot haul as much cargo, is not as versatile, nor as comfortable for 7 people as the Villager. MPG in new cars has barely improved over the Villager after 14 years. But after 150,000 miles, the transmission is going out and other expensive things (locks, CD player, possibly air bags-- since light goes on)I hate to see it go. Wish they would still make it with the quality they made it then (plus a second slide door not yet available in 1996). Nautica drives like a luxury sedan with a height that is safer.
The Best
Randy, 02/07/2010
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I went from an 83 F-250 to this minivan after having to be in a wheelchair everyday and I could not have picked a better unit. It has been the best vehicle we have ever owned in every category used to test a family vehicle, so much so that we also purchased a 99 Villager Estate. Even today with 193k miles it runs & looks as well as the day we picked it up used as a lease return inside and out even the drivers seat shows very little wear. Other than normal service we have had to replace the floor mats as the drivers side one finally wore thru. It is just the best daily driver vehicle I have had in 45 years of driving period. Ford needs to bring this back updated for our times.
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Not bad for the price...
ronaldj, 08/21/2002
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Van now has 155,000 miles and has had only minor problems... but some worth mentioning. O2 sensor has been replaced twice, transmission has been extremely jerky at times. Interior quality is poor, with trim cracking or fading in many locations.
reliable family car
barley, 07/02/2002
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had purchased this vehicle 2 years old and have been pleased with the outcome. Minor problems include rear wiper never works, the hinge to open and close the window on sliding door the pin keeps coming out, had to have oxygen sensor replaced. I am currently having problems with the electric door locks. They like to lock and unlock unexpectedly. It can be a challenge to unlock the door and try to open the door before the locks lock again. Middle seat is not easily removed. I find the vehicle easy to manuever. Overall I am happy with the vehicle. I would purchase another.
Mercury Villager
Kevin Ingle, 09/24/2003
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Villager has been fault free since purchase. I have replaced the shocks and struts. The strut mounts and some of the rubber components on the front end needed replacement. This is the only work I have had done over its life. The repair shop claimed he does a lot of Nissan suspensions of this vintage. The body & interior integrity are superb after this time and miles.
Villager is Great
P Becker, 09/24/2003
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this van for 5 yrs and wish they still made them, because I would buy another without another thought. It has provided reliability and performance above all other vehicles I have owned with very little maintenance required other then standard.
Amazing Van
cadisgood, 05/28/2004
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new, and it was our family's first and only van. Now, after 155,000 miles, it still runs great. It still has the original exhaust system, and I have had minimal problems, only one was with the middle seat air console. Other than that, I would purchase another if I needed a van.
My favorite minivan
Katie, 07/30/2005
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used at 14K miles. Now has 185K miles. It is a great minivan and I enjoy driving it. It is great in all kinds of weather. Lots of room to move a kid to college. Only have performed routine maintenance. Truly the best and most reliable minivan I have ever owned.
Never thought i would own one
Chris, 01/29/2007
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This twin to the Nissan Quest is really a good vehicle. I bought it with 101,000 miles on it. I needed to have the trans rebuilt right after I bought it (went from 1st to 4th gear) cost a lot ($1800) to be rebuilt,but it has been good since. It really is quick. I went from an Audi A41.8t Quattro 5 speed to this. It has lots of power, antilock brakes work great. Got totaled, air bags did not deploy, but I didn't get hurt. I am buying a used 99 or 2000. I like the cargo/people space that it has to offer. Looks like a soccer Mom's car, but I'm now a Grandpa..LOL.I feel it is a good safe, reliable car. Lots of power and everybody is comfortable in it!! Rear A/c heat control did break.
Family of Five
sbddmd1, 03/14/2007
1996 Mercury Villager GS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has been one of the best purchases yet. In three years of owning this vehicle we put over 70k on it and the only major repair was new ball joints ($500) and ac compressor ($450). I would recommend this vehicle to anyone starting a family. Decent gas mileage for a "mini van" there is just enough room for my wife and I, along with our three children ages 7,5 and 3.
Ressurect the Villager
Ev, 04/24/2007
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Because my Villager LS is 11 years old I looked around for a vehicle that was a superb as this Villager. Nothing handles as well nor has the appointments that this beautiful vehicle has. I say to Bill Ford resurrect a super vehicle instead of trying to invent a new one! This vehicle is by far above any that I have looked at in the same class. I will run this vehicle until it rusts out or cannot be repaired anymore.
Mercury Villager 1996
DDC, 04/17/2003
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very family friendly car. Easy to move around in. Low maintenance except for oxygen sensor, which has to be replaced every two years. Integrated child safety seats very safe and convienient.
Avoid at all costs
DBradley, 01/02/2003
1996 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the most unreliable vehicles I've ever own. Broke down one week after purchasing and was in the shop every 2 months thereafter. Talked to Ford, but they didn't care.
Wow
villagermom, 11/28/2003
1995 Mercury Villager LS 3dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Van had 23K miles on it when purchased 6 years ago, now it has 172K. We have only changed the oil and brakes and brakes. The AC went out 2 years ago but the van just keeps on running. Its been great! Have NEVER replaced the spark plugs, wires, hoses, or belts!