2000 Mercury Villager: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Mercury Villager: 2 recalls, 71 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #00V228001 · 2000 · 144,435 vehicles
What's wrong: The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant May not be properly restrained.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began October 26, 2000.
Steering Vehicle recall #00V292001 · 2000 · 67,200 vehicles
What's wrong: One or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle May have been incorrectly tightened.
Why it matters: There could be a looseness in the steering, which May be accompanied by noise or vibration.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. All bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. Owner notification began November 28, 2000.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 11 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Speed control / throttle (39): the most common themes are sudden acceleration (4).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (7): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
- Seat belts (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2000 Mercury Villager has 71 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 11 Villager model years for complaints (well below the 157 average). Complaints peaked in 2003 (14 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 42,500 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (185 complaints, 4 recalls), 2001 (20 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Mercury Villager have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2000 Mercury Villager. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Mercury Villager problems?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are speed control / throttle (39), brakes (hydraulic) (7), seat belts (6).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Mercury Villager get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (3.3 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2000 Mercury Villager repair manual?
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