There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercury Villager, but owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Mercury Villager problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
- Steering › Column — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 68,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Mercury Villager complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 148,000 miles · reported Aug 19, 2015
I took my car to allan vigil ford in fayettville ga for service and I not happy with the repairs . First , the alarm is going off along with the horn at random .second ,the dashboard lights do not work . I have to use a flashlight at nighr to see what speed I AM going .third , I AM driving with no horn . And finally ,the ignition key does not lock or unlock the driver door. .
Engine · at 78,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2014
The contact owns a 2002 mercury villager. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH making a turn, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted immediately. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Structure · reported Nov 28, 2007
Motor mount must be replaced do to failure. Any acceleration or shifting causes the engine to shake. This shaking causes a strong vibration throughout the van. I was quoted $200 to replace the mount.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 65,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2006
During a vacation trip on november 21, 2006, the "proportional valve" on our 2002 mercury villager began to apply the brakes while we were on the interstate. There was no warning light, just a gradual increase in the power necessary to keep going. By the time we realized it, the entire brake system had overheated, resulting in over $1,000 in dealer repairs. Our contention is that this is a manufacturing defect and the vehicle should at least have been considered for some form of reimbursement. We also wanted to make the NHTSA aware of this in case other consumers encounter similar problems. As…
Electrical System · at 28,500 miles · reported Dec 5, 2006
We purchased a used (28k miles) 2002 mercury villager in 8'06. As I later found out this is a sister to the nissan quest. Within 2 months it started to have periodic starting problems - meaning all power seemed ok, but when the key was turned, only a clicking sound was heard. We discovered sometimes this could be corrected by opening & closing the doors, or cycling the locks. After searching the web I found others with what appeared to be a similar problem and what others claimed the fix was. It seems an anti-theft ignition inhibit relay is the culprit. It seems to me failure of this relay…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mercury Villager have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercury Villager as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercury Villager?
Owners report steering problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 68,000 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.