1998 Mercury villager
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Mercury villager is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
1998 Mercury villager at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Mercury villager recalls 2
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK C…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.
1998 Mercury villager common problems
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
1998 Mercury villager MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Mercury villager costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
1998 Mercury villager trims & engines on record
1998 Mercury villager vehicles on record
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1998 Mercury villager — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Mercury villager have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 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 free.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercury villager?
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, power train, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Mercury villager get?
The 1998 Mercury villager has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.