Model year guide

2001 Mercury Villager

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Mercury Villager is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2001 Mercury Villager — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Mercury Villager at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints20
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$1,524

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Mercury Villager recalls 1

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #00V338001 · manufacturer #00S36 · 26/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER AROUND THE BASE OF THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SHOULDER OF THE RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE BOLT AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BOLT TO LOOSEN.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Mercury Villager common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.

2001 Mercury Villager safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side barrier test — 2001 Mercury Villager VanSide barrier test

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2001 Mercury Villager Van. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2001 Mercury Villager MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,950
EPA size classMinivan - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2001 Mercury Villager worth?

Low
$850
Typical price
$1,524
High
$3,395

From 6 comparable 2001 Mercury Villager listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Mercury Villager costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,750
Fuel only$19,750
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 33

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 33.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin 04189 · Visibility · Dec 2004

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin 042107 · Power Train · Dec 2004

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin 04217 · Power Train · Nov 2004

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin 041514 · Visibility · Aug 2004

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin 031501 · Visibility · Jul 2004

UPDATE WIRING HARNESS WHEN REPLACING FUEL INJECTOR. *TT

Bulletin 03226 · Electrical System · Nov 2003

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin 03148 · Power Train · Jul 2003

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Bulletin 02208 · Equipment · Oct 2002

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

Bulletin 02176 · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2002

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC OR IGNITION NOISE THROUGH THE RADIO ON THE AM BAND. *TT

Bulletin 15971 · Equipment · Jun 2002

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the VILLAGER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Mercury Villager

The Mercury Villager is a minivan that was marketed by Mercury from 1993 to 2002. Taking its name used by Mercury to denote its wood-trimmed station wagons, the Villager was developed in a joint venture between Ford and Nissan; the latter manufacturer marketed the line as the Nissan Quest. The first front-wheel drive van produced by Ford, the Mercury Villager was introduced between the Ford Aerostar and the Ford Windstar, competing against Chrysler minivans and the General Motors APV minivans.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2001 Mercury Villager trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport · Base · Estate
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl 170 hp

2001 Mercury Villager vehicles on record

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Other Mercury Villager model years

2002 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993

2001 Mercury Villager — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mercury Villager have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Mercury Villager. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Villager?

Across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, air bags, seat belts.

What is the 2001 Mercury Villager safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2001 Mercury Villager crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2001 Mercury Villager get?

The 2001 Mercury Villager has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway).

How much is a 2001 Mercury Villager worth?

Comparable 2001 Mercury Villager listings run roughly $850–$3,395, typically around $1,524 (from 6 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.