Model year guide

1999 Mercury villager

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Mercury villager is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1999 Mercury villager — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Mercury villager at a glance

Owner complaints216
Combined18 mpg

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

1999 Mercury villager common problems

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Other
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

1999 Mercury villager MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classMinivan - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Mercury villager costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

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.

1999 Mercury villager trims & engines on record

Trims
fwd estate · Base
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl 170 hp

1999 Mercury villager vehicles on record

1999 Mercury villager 1999 Mercury villager fwd estate4M2XV11T1XDJ17033 1999 Mercury villager 1999 Mercury villager Base4M2XV11T3XDJ14277

Other Mercury villager model years

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1999 Mercury villager — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury villager?

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Mercury villager get?

The 1999 Mercury villager has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

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