What year did the Mercury Villager come out?

What year did the Mercury Villager come out?

1992
Launched in July 1992 as a 1993 model, the Mercury Villager was introduced at the 1992 Chicago Auto Show. Introduced alongside the Nissan Quest, the 1992 Mercury Villager was the first Mercury since 1960 produced without a Ford counterpart.

Who was the manufacturer of the Mercury Villager?

Under the terms of the agreement, the development and engineering of the vehicles was done by Nissan (in the United States); the company also supplied the engine and transmission. Ford would manufacture the vehicles in its own facility, providing components for the vehicle. Development officially commenced later that year, codenamed VX54.

When did the Mercury Villager minivan come out?

Launched in July 1992 as a 1993 model, the Mercury Villager was introduced at the 1992 Chicago Auto Show. After having forgone the minivan segment since the 1986 introduction of the Aerostar, the Villager marked the first time since 1960 that the division sold a vehicle with no Ford (or Lincoln) counterpart.

What kind of brakes did the Mercury Villager have?

The Villager uses MacPherson struts for the front suspension and leaf springs for the solid rear axle. The front brakes were vented discs with rear drums; anti-lock brakes were fitted as standard equipment. The first-generation Villager (and its Quest counterpart) was powered by a single engine through its production.

Is the Nissan Quest the same as the Mercury Villager?

It has been suggested that this article be merged with Nissan Quest. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2018. The Mercury Villager is a minivan manufactured by Nissan and marketed by Ford’s Mercury subdivision for the model years 1993–2002, across a single generation.

What kind of engine does a Mercury Villager have?

Sharing its engine with the Nissan Maxima, the Villager was powered by a 3.0L Nissan VG30E V6 (detuned from 160 to 151 horsepower). A Jatco -supplied 4-speed automatic was the sole transmission offering. In the development of the VX54 model line, Ford requested several design changes from Nissan before it would use the engine.

When was the last year the Mercury Villager was made?

2002 was the last model year, concluding the Ford and Nissan joint venture. The last Mercury Villager rolled off the assembly line on June 27, 2002. The 1999-2002 Villager shared the same generation Nissan Quest’s distributor, which was notorious for its defects.

What kind of suspension does a Mercury Villager have?

The VX54 chassis has a 112.2-inch wheelbase (sized nearly identically to the short-wheelbase Chrysler minivans). The Villager uses MacPherson struts for the front suspension and leaf springs for the solid rear axle. The front brakes were vented discs with rear drums; anti-lock brakes were fitted as standard equipment.

It has been suggested that this article be merged with Nissan Quest. (Discuss) Proposed since April 2018. The Mercury Villager is a minivan manufactured by Nissan and marketed by Ford’s Mercury subdivision for the model years 1993–2002, across a single generation.