Overview & Reviews

After 2002, it's outta here. As such, it comes as no surprise that there are virtually no significant changes to the Villager this year.

• Plenty of features and gadgets, low actual transaction prices, optional Autovision entertainment system.

• Too small for some uses, fussy seating system, very little cargo space inside with a full load of passengers.

User Reviews:

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  Villager by choice - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By alanstern - December 28 - 8:53 pm

  My second Villager. Editors think this is a junker, I like it better than the Sienna and Odyssey plus a lot cheaper. Seating configuration works for me..Im a musician. Power and gas mileage are more than adequate. What about the falling rear window wiper blade? Mines the fourth one Ive seen. Shouldnt this be a safety recall Issue? No serious problems.

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  The Mercury Villager - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By Jeff Purdy - September 27 - 10:00 am

  The Mercury Villager is a great minivan. We have owned three, a 1996 GS model, a 1998 Multi-Sport model, and now a 2002 Estate model. They have been good to us. It is too bad Mercury is going to stop making them.They are comfortable, quiet, and kind of neat- looking. Nissan did a good job of designing them.

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  Good Mini-Van - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By kcowboy - September 27 - 10:00 am

  Excellent mini-van with all the bells and whistles that wont break the bank. You can get a great deal on one because its the last year their making it. Its the type of vehicle that you dont have to pay sticker on! unlike some brands. This is our second Villager our other was a 93 and it never had any problems.

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  Great Van with few problems - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By 86bmw325i - September 3 - 9:23 pm

  This van is great. This is my 7th year of owning it and had a previous 1995 model Villager. I love the performance and semi sporty handling, better than the other minivans I test drove. The interior is well designed, except that it has so much plastic used. The dashboard rattles when it idles, so I took it too the dealership, but of coarse they said they couldnt hear it. Had an exhaust leak at about 90k, the mechanic couldnt order the right part because they quit making it, so he had to weld the old one. It still whines a little when you accelerate, nothing big, though. Also, I can feel engine vibrations through the steering wheel. But, other than that, its a great mini-van.

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  Been a good Van - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By trapfreek - November 25 - 5:36 am

  My wife and I have had this van for 8 years (second owner) and it has had no problems. My only complaint is that a strong wind will move it around a bit on the freeway and the seat will not go back quite far enough for me. All we have done in the past 8 years was front brake pads and a new battery. My daughter gets our hand me down cars and I hope this will keep going as well for her for a couple more years.

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  Great Van - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By C-man - May 27 - 12:16 am

  This is more comfortable and easier to manuver than the last 1998 Ford Arrowstar. Always tends to give plenty of warning before anything breaks or gives out so you can take it in and have it fixed before you are stuck. Could use more leg room for driver. A little better acceleration ability would be very nice, however it does seem to hold its own. Very nice manuverability and drives well in any weather. It is hard to do any of the work on your own under the hood as it is all compact and squashed together making it very difficult to do it yourself. It only has two key locks, one on the driver door, and one for the hatch. Would like to see one on front passenger door as well.

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  My second Villager - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By Blondie 2003 - March 15 - 2:00 am

  This 2002 Sport is my second Villager. I just picked it up yesterday. My 94 Villager LS had 123,000 miles on it at trade in and was a wonderfully reliable and comfortable vehicle.So far I am very pleased with the looks, design and comfort of my new Villager.

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  2002mvilliager - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By stephen - April 7 - 2:00 am

  The Villager is an easy mini-van to drive. Plenty of room for kids and gear. Lots of options for the money. Needs the heat for the rear to be couple in eith the a/c controls. Vehicle is well laid out, all controls are easy to reach. Plenty of leg room. Good looking vehicle.

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  mercury villager - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By Levi - April 7 - 2:00 am

  This is my second villager purchase. My 93 with 85kmiles has never let us down. we decided tp keep it for my 16 year old son. The new villager with all the bells was only 18300 which I feel is a great deal for this van

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  #3 - 2002 Mercury Villager
  By jimd - March 30 - 6:00 pm

  This is our third Estate. The first one went 260K before we traded for a 98. That went 190K before I demolished it. Car was toast but wife and I walked away. Interesting note. Injuries in accidents are roughly half of those in other vehicles.Just bought 02. Expect the same great reliability. Only problem was Ford CD changer which went south at 140K on both previous cars Newer one has simple player. I guess well have to hang on to this one.