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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 MERCURY VILLAGER are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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67
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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72
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Better than average
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Theft Index
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44
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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02-15-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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394,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V419002
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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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 can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealers will replace the vent hose.
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This 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance provided during basic warranty. Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. Basic warranty covers adjustments (except alignment and wheel balance) and bulbs after 1 years or 12,000 miles.
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This 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Global player in a changing world.
By Bob Markovich, NewCarTestDrive.com
As partnerships go, the Villager-Quest alliance has to be rated as a major success. It gave Nissan its first viable vehicle in this class after two previous unsuccesful attempts. It also gave Mercury not only its first minivan, but the first of any Chrysler-challengers that really rode and handled like a sedan. GM attempted to do so earlier, but its first shot at this target didn't quite reach the bullseye.Unfortunately, the minivans that have arrived since have proven that American manufacturers can do at least as well on their own--better, in some cases--and do it for less. If it's space and ride you want, Ford's Windstar delivers more of both for the same price. While the Windstar can't quite match the Villager's handling and sport-sedan feel, all three Chrysler vans are definitely in the ballpark. More space and added features--including an optional fourth door--are a likely part of the next-generation Villager that's due for 1998. Then again, if sheer space and high power numbers were everything, Honda's nimble new Odyssey wouldn't exist. Like the Honda, Mercury's Villager is for buyers who want a minivan that can carry a small bus-load of people and cargo some of the time without feeling like a bus all the time. That, and nifty styling, is its saving grace. |
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Overview:
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Once upon a time in the car business, it seemed Japan could do no wrong and America could do almost nothing right. America's Big Three carmakers figured if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. So they partnered up with their Japanese competitors and built vehicles here using much of the same engineering that had given Japan an edge. The Mercury Villager is a product of just such a partnership. Introduced in 1992, the front-wheel drive Villager gets its drivetrain and most of its design from Nissan, and shares both with the nearly identical Nissan Quest. Powertrains come from Nissan, and assembly is handled at a Ford factory located in Avon Lake, Ohio. The Villager arrived as a more carlike, more compact yet surprisingly spacious alternative to Chrysler's then-aging minivan trio. In fact, it represented the first true challenge to the original Chrysler minivan concept--car-like driveability and van-like cargo capacity, plus garageability. Early responses from Ford and GM were based on rear-drive truck platforms, and GM's front-drive Chevrolet Lumina APV, Pontiac Trans Sport and Oldsmobile Silhouette never quite caught on. In addition to nailing the concept, the Villager and Quest were affordable, with pricing that started at about $17,000. The Villager is still pleasantly carlike and spacious for its size, and gets a host of upgrades for 1996. And at $19,940 to start, it's still affordable. But with larger, newer minivans at a comparable price from Chrysler and even Ford, the Villager also shows how much the world around it has changed.
Read the complete
1996 Mercury Villager GS review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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