The 2001 Mercury Villager is a minivan that came with a 3.3L 6-cyl engine. At 25 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L 6-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,950 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 523 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 1 configuration |
| Age | 25 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2001 Mercury Villager. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2001 Mercury Villager with NHTSA. 3 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 11 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 33 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2001 Mercury Villager. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures. *tt
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2001 Villagers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Mercury Villager; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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