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2002 Mercury Villager
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2002 Mercury Villager

The Villager minivan shared a platform, including its 3.0-liter V6, with the Nissan Quest. A 1999 redesign brought a larger V6, more room, a second sliding door, and a foldable, sliding third seat. Crash-test results are not encouraging. In 2004 the Villager was replaced by the Mercury Monterey, an upscale version of the Ford Freestar powered by a noisy and unrefined 4.2-liter V6. The ride is unsettled, but handling is secure. The third-row seat folds flat into the floor, but second-row seats are too low. Fit and finish trails the class leaders. Crash-test results are impressive.

Market value
$2,825
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2002
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
minivan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Minivans 3-row
Generation began
1999

Pricing

Current retail median
$2,825
Retail value range
$2,825 - $2,825
Original MSRP range
$19,340 - $27,340
Trade-in range
$510 - $510

Ratings

Road test score
64/100

Fuel economy

Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
38 MPG
Tested overall
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,010
Cruising range
390 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.8 sec
0-60 mph
10.8 sec
60-0 mph braking
148 ft
Avoidance speed
48 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
195 in
Width
75 in
Height
70 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Weight
3,995 lb
Maximum load
1,450 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
40 in
Rear head room
5.5 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in
Cargo volume
56.5 cu ft

Brand context

About Mercury

Until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011, Mercury sat in the middle of the company’s lineup—fancier than Ford but not as luxurious as Lincoln. The brand had its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, with cars like the Cougar, Monterey, Montclair, and Turnpike Cruiser still commonplace at classic car shows. Nearly all recent Mercury models were based on Ford counterparts. The Mercury Milan was a gussied-up Ford Fusion and the Mercury Grand Marquis was a more comfortable take on the Ford Crown Victoria. Since the brand has been gone for many years, most Mercury vehicles will lack modern convenience and safety features, and used examples will likely have high mileage.

Vehicle ID: 9445 First published: July 6, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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