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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Villager, so we've included reviews for other years of the Villager since its last redesign.
I love MY Villager!
luvmyvillager, 06/24/2009
2001 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
My Villager has been extremely reliable and comfortable. I have had no problems with it. It's a fun van to drive and I wish they were still making them!
Good Vehicle
A Curry, 02/21/2006
2001 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van since it was being discontinued, because it is very easy to get in and out of, unlike most vans. I am a short person, with a disability from polio and this van is perfect for me to enter and exit from. I wish they had continued to make this van as it is a very good vehicle.
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A great mini van
Katie, 07/30/2005
2001 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is my third minivan and second villager. I have only had to do normal maintenance, no major repairs. It is a very reliable car, comfortable to drive. Gas mileage ~18 mpg.
325,000 miles and counting!
Phil, 07/03/2016
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
2000 and 2001 seem to be "magic years" for Quest/Villager from a reliability standpoint; I am the second owner, the first being a family member, and the van had been hit twice (with poor body repair work) prior to my purchase at 50k miles. I look after my cars, but have also raised a kid and hauled all kinds of stuff - beach, camping, moving, a motorcycle, flea markets - and the interior is mint. Yes, I've had to replace a starter and an alternator, brakes and front end components, and of course the timing belt, but I consider these "consumables" for the miles racked up. It never left me stranded. Good power and decent gas mileage. Starting at the bad body repairs, the Villager started rusting, then a snowplow did a nasty "hit and run" while parked, so it's now ugly and no longer worth putting money into, unfortunately.
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Great van
joe cobra, 08/18/2008
2001 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this new. Now have 111,000 on it with no major problems. Very reliable. Took many long trips with the family, never let me down
Don't waste your money
WASTE OF MONEY, 05/24/2010
2001 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We were initially intrigued with the Villager because it is basically a cheaper version of the Nissan Quest, but it has been the worst investment of our lives. We have had nothing but repairs season after season, year after year. We thought we got if for a bargain, but the cost of the repairs makes this vehicle worthless. I hate this van and would not recommend it to anyone. It is noisy, has brake issues, ac issues and has slow acceleration. It eats gas as if it were an truck. Very very disappointing buy. I am looking for a replacement now. I would never recommend this van to anyone. It may be cheap in price only because it is cheap in quality.
Reliable and cheap but has drawbacks
brian174, 04/09/2011
2001 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had the van for 3 years now. I bought it with 85K miles on it and have 140K now. I bought it because I got Nissan quality at Ford depreciation levels, so it was cheap. I like the Nissan engine and transmission. Only problems I've had were the usual Ford electrical gremlins. It is a gas hog. Seating system is poorly designed. Van is noisy going down highway (wind noise mostly.) I'm basically satisfied but can't figure out why this thing only gets 18-20 mpg when other bigger vans with bigger engines get 25 mpg. It's a good, cheap van, though.
So far,so good...
lawlady, 02/27/2004
2001 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The only complaint I have is how hard it is to take out the seats, and that the third row seat does not fold flat--but that was not an option in minivans when we purchased this vehicle. The handling is great, and I love the way the interior looks.
Great Family Van
amaroa, 01/11/2010
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We drove this vehicle as our primary travel car for 5 yrs excellent with kids. No major issues, car currently has 126K, just had to replace the battery and a/c compressor.
Good vehicle
Herb Sharp, 09/15/2002
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My experience has been very positive. Yes, it is shorter than the Chrysler and the Windstar, but it fits in my garage and they don't. We have found it to be a pleasure to drive and have not had any negative concerns in the 2 plus years we have owned the vehicle, and it fits our needs nicely.
I Love My Villager!
godzgirlprayz, 11/03/2011
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the best vehicle I've ever had! It has nearly 150k mi, I got it with 39k mi. It handles well. No major problems, have only had to do regular maintenance until just recent. Now it's starting to run rough, like it's going to stall out. Shimmy in the steering when I go over 70 mph. Replaced timing belt at 100k. repaired ac switch (front & back) around 120k. No probs with windows, radio, doors. Oxidation and paint peeling but it's 11 yrs old & we live in FL! Otherwise it's beautiful! We are gonna try to get it repaired bc I love this van!
2000 Estate
mercnout, 02/05/2012
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Im definitely glad I found this vehicle while shopping for used vans on craigslist last year. I bought it a year ago with 114,000 miles and have been driving it hard, putting 22,000 miles on it. I use every day as a service vehicle. It has been reliable over all but it has had several wear & tear issues such as new brakes, bad distibutor & new tires. Theres also a knocking or crunching noise coming from the driver side wheel over bumps. It think it may be cv joint or something. So its not invinsible but its definitley reliable & a phenomenal value. I just hope mine hold up to 200-250k miles like many others have.
Trust the Editor' rating
Luck, 02/11/2005
2001 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a third set of front brake already; the vehicle has less than 40K miles. EOM brake pad will last up to 20- 25K miles in normal driving condition. Cost $350 plus for the brake service each time. After the car being parked for more than eight hours at work (in the Winter time) Temperature gauge showed the engine is over heated right after the ignition was turned on. Now, I often seeing the temperature gauge jump from normal range to hot range and back and forth from normal driving condition. Water gets in headlights assembly. Two rear tires have radial crack. Rushed Roof rack track on Driver side. A/C light switch
mercury villager
pedro, 05/13/2004
2001 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall a great vehicle.
2001 Sport Villager Minivan
subwayal, 05/02/2003
2001 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A tight turning radius makes a U-turn possible rather than a K-turn. Easier control of the pedels is accomplished with the modification of the steering column and a deeper toe well.The windows located in the sliding doors have a tighter seal,I don't hear the wind/noise whistling through any gaps. The back bench seat is not easily accessible from the right side. The middle bucket seat folds foward and slides but, the space isn't very large. Entry from the left side is easier and roomier by climbing over the bucket seat and scooting down the center isle.
Very Pleased with my Villager Estate
samsdad, 11/05/2002
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have been driving my Villager for about a year now, and I love it. The leather seats are very comfortable. The passengers like the dual a/c controls, and the rear floor heater. The interior is designed well, and it's not bad on the outside, either. The 7 passenger seating allows space for everyone, and the quad seating is very comfortable. I average about 20 mpg, and I do a lot of city driving. Highway mileage is better. It is smaller than some other minivans, but it is big on comfort, so that makes up for any size difference. Overall, I think it is a very good value.
Please bring them back
KForringer, 10/12/2002
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Mercury Villager for 2 1/2 years now and love it. We test drove many minivans and while this was one of the smaller vans, it handled very well and felt more like a car than a van. In the time that we have had it, we have only had to do minor maint. items. Which is more than I can say for the Caravan that we had before!! It was well worth the money we paid and I wish they would bring them back.
A Good Family Car
marcopolocity, 12/29/2002
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A reliable fun to drive van with a unique style. We've owned 2 and have been very please with the overall quality.
2000 Sport Villager
Not Eric, 02/19/2005
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A sporty fun-to-drive minivan. Shorter wheelbase makes this the best- handling van I've driven. Solid build and dependability alone would lead me to buy another, but alas, service from my dealer is well below par. A/C has leaked since new and three trips to dealer have failed to fix it. They just squirt in some more coolant, call it a fix and send me on my way:(
Excellent Vehicle, great value
MercuryFan, 09/09/2007
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was our first Mercury purchase and it's been an excellent vehicle. We purchased it new and it has 136K miles on it now. Excluding maintenance items, it's never in the shop and has never let us down. Make sure you use Motorcraft oil. I'll probably drive it another 100K or so but I'll definitely buy another Mercury/Ford product. I have an F-150 with 160K miles on it and no problems for it either. Ford makes a great product. My father has one with 400K miles on it. Buy American....Buy a Ford!
Cheap luxury
Kristen, 07/06/2018
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really read up on these before I bought it and it has been pretty much everything I read. It's a great little car like minivan with a beautiful leather seat interior and really cool removable seats except for the rear bench that does slide back and forth. I just needed something roomy and comfortable for me, my husband and our two dogs but I wanted something that got decent gas mileage. There are some issues with the front end as it says they do, the previous owner did have the tie rod done and we had to have the CV joint done and there are issues with the speedometer display just going blank like it says they do, we are going to look into getting that replaced but it is still working. Overall we are very happy with it and it is doing everything I wanted and it was inexpensive so we can put a little more into it and get several more years out of it.
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Excellent Mini Van
Drew in MA, 12/27/2008
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this van for only 2 years, and bought it with 50K on it. Other than having to do brakes, the van has been great! Goes well in the snow with the Eagle LS radials, and the mileage is decent as well! I would buy another low mileage one f these in a New York minute! I am sure the Monterey is a great van, but the Villager Estate has the moon roof, and awesome mini-van option!
Great reliability
Carol, 04/30/2009
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had this vehicle since new and have had no problems...I've changed the timing belt every 110000 miles as suggested in my care booklet. Have had only 1 set of brake pads and 4 sets of tires. I routinely get 21 in the city and close to 26-27 highway. Really sorry they don't have any more!!
Old reliable
Speedwell, 05/20/2009
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2000, my wife uses it daily and I can't talk her into something else. It's a shame they stopped making this van because I would probably buy another one.
Going on 180,000 mi and still going stron
Winder, 06/29/2010
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have never had a Mercury product, and have been very pleased with it. Got it used in 2005 with 60,000 miles, and it was in like-new shape. I work in Real Estate, so I have put many miles on it, and it has been very reliable and fun to drive, and I have had lots of compliments on the look and comfort of it. I hope I can get another 50K miles on it, but if not, will definitely consider Mercury again. Would like something with a little better mileage, but I still get 29-22 mpg, so that's not bad.
Best van ever
Lisa, 10/13/2010
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My second villager but sadly my last. This van has been safe and reliable and has the pick up of my husbands Nissan sedan. I started out using it for transportation to preschool and am now using it for 800 mile trips to Ohio for college. Never a second thought about it breaking down. Just keep up with service and you're set.
Mercury Villager Estate
RHenry, 07/16/2002
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Mercury Estate is underpowered and has a difficult time achieving any fuel economy. My best highway fuel average is 24 mpg. It is also difficult to fuel completely. When the pump shuts off indicating it is full I can still add an additional 3 gallons or more. The ride is comfortable and it handles well. The body is prone to scratches.
Loved to death
John , 11/09/2010
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We ran our Villager into the ground; 278k from 97 to 2010. Had it in the shop a few times with normal wear and tear. When it finally died no one could figure out why, we spent more than it was worth at the end to try and get it running again. In the end we had to let it go. Currently looking for another one to drive till it drops.
I traded in my 93 for a 2000 (both red)!
br, 10/12/2002
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is our second red used Mercury Villager. We couldn't be more pleased. The value/price is great!
Look elsewhere
Pillager, 12/15/2002
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I know minivans are by their nature boring vehicles. The Villager is especially so. I have also had a nagging squeak from the steering column that the dealer was never able to completely fix.
COMFORTABLE AND FUN TO DRIVE
tedsmom, 08/14/2003
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Estate Villager for a little over a year, and it has been very dependable, comfortable, fun to drive, and good looking too. My kids love the rear a/c and rear floor heater. They also like to use the rear plug-in for their portable cd players. I love the comfortable leather seats, the digital dash, and the radio controls on the steering wheel. I have no complaints with my Villager Estate.
love my minivan!
erkinkim, 09/29/2003
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this van. I've had no problems whatsoever with it. Very smooth ride and easy to drive. Great with the kids and plenty of room. Highly recommended
Great mini van
John, 05/08/2007
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our Villager is now 7 years old and has 124,000 miles without any major problems. Only work done was two sets of front brakes. Great looking and riding mini van.
My Villager
Carfan57, 06/07/2003
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great handling and ride for a van. A little in the small side but good enough for my familiy.
A great family mover !
dnugget, 06/09/2003
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a best "used" reliable van for the money, consider this and you won't be disappointed. For well under 14K now, you get style and reliability from both American and Japanese automakers. Owning it is just like finally getting that Bose stereo you wanted...at 50% off!
OK vehicle over all
bobby, 03/15/2008
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a pretty darn reliable vehicle. It has over 100,000 miles on it and it still runs real good. I wish i would have gotten a Ford Expedition 4x4 because this vehicle is too small for us, and it does pretty bad in the snow. It does real good on gas 14cty 19-21hw. There has been absolutly nothing mechanically wrong with it.
Survived Interstate Crash In Our Villager
412scott, 08/05/2011
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We drove one starting in 2007 with 90,000 and would have gone far past our 120,000 this year if not for an awful crash that totalled our car. We were cut off by a clueless, self-involved Kia Soul driver who didn't even stop after our accident. My wife swerved to avoid them, the back wheels kicked out and we spun backwards across four lanes. Thankfully, after two hard bumps against the guardrail, we were blessed with no major injuries (my wife, my 3 year old and me) but a totalled minivan. It ended four years of dependable driving in all seasons. Gas mileage was OK, comfort was great, AC/Heat superb. Breaks locked up in our accident, and we weren't speeding...but overall, a great car.
I love this van!
ImJustaGirl, 05/23/2003
2001 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have NO CLUE why the editor ratings aren't better for this van! We recently bought one, and before purchasing it I asked tons of Villager owners (that I spotted in parking lots, ect) what they thought of their van, and NOT ONE PERSON had a bad thing to say about it! We bought ours and absolutly LOVE it!
Great Van
TJ, 02/08/2009
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van new and it has been an excellent vehicle. We currently have 173,000 miles and all original equipment. It's never been in the shop except for maintenance items. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if we still needed a van. We purchased a new 2008 Ford Edge and love that too. I'll probably sell the van at 200K just so I can get a new car.
What a Sweet Car!
JBJ, 08/26/2010
2000 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Villager used with 20,000 miles on it, Sept 2003. It's a reliable Nissan Quest twin but better looking. A beautiful car. Just had it towed last week and had to say good- bye. Will miss all the bells and whistles. When I was low on gas, it told me how many miles I could still drive until empty. It has a roomy interior; bigger than you think. I had a Previa before, so it seemed small at first, but it really met our needs as the boys went through middle and high school. It had 154,000 miles when it died. With the diagnosis, a engine cooling fan that was freezing up, and the repairs with labor estimated at over $800, I decided it was time to say good-bye. Lots of fun family trips.
Great van for the money
Mark, 05/11/2007
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Mercury Sport for nearly 6 years and feel certian its a better choice over Chrysler or Ford products due to the Nissan Powertrain. I now have 110k + miles and it still runs as strong as the day I purchased it. Maintenance is key to long engine life! Brakes, tires and other replacables are only items put on our black beauty. I would highly suggest putting on a great set of tires to match engine zip. I'm currently running yokohomo's. OEM tires were,of course replaced after 30k seating of 5 is no problem especially on long trips. Did I say I also pull a 2,000 lb. boat? Great van, purchased with very few regrets!
This was the best Van to buy!
Viperman, 06/06/2017
2001 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have and still own a Villager. I have owned 5 so far. The most dependable Van on the road. Gas, oil, & tires, that's it!
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Great van
Ashrenee924, 11/27/2021
2001 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Spacious, easy driving, no blind spots.
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Thought it would be a better buy,to save money.
Jim, 06/17/2016
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
My sister bought me this mini van without.me seeing it.I've been down on my luck with working and had very little money.To me it a okay van,but I've drove the dodge caravans and they have more power and hold the road.better then mine.we paid 3,300 for the,van and the first three months I've put 1,500 more into the front end,and still have more to do on it.seems it's go's through front end parts quit easily.it's had a new account put in it 900, bucks.And the guy we got it from put over 4,000 dollers into it also.it's 17 miles a gallon keeps me stopping for gas quit often.And I just realized that the back seat dosent fold all the way down.witch I'd like .I just hope it last me a while.it's got 180,000 miles on it now so I'm worried.wish I'd gotten to look at it before I got it.Oh well.make the best out of it I guess.
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Best minivan ever!
john, 08/16/2008
2000 Mercury Villager 4dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the comfort this van has to offer. Very safe for my children. My family really like the vehicle but we had to upgrade because of resale value. Great on long trips! We will miss this vehicle greatly. It has had its wear as we had bought it used also. Just afraid it will not last as long as we need it to. My children will miss this vehicle greatly.
07/2004
Ismeta Vresk, 12/23/2003
2000 Mercury Villager Sport 4dr Minivan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is an excellent van,and not to fast for a family car.It has excellent turning ability,and is very stable in all kinds of weather.Most of all the Mercury Villager is very safe ,especially for a family car.
Excellent
Kevin, 08/15/2006
2001 Mercury Villager Estate 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Mercury Villager is a fun mini van to drive and is worth the buy even if it is used. The interior is superior to other mini vans of its year.