What kind of seats does a Mercury Villager have?
For 1993, the Villager was offered with GS and LS trim levels, in line with Mercury sedans. The second-row seat of the GS was a two-passenger bench seat; the LS was available with either a bench seat or two bucket seats.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
For 1993, the Villager was offered with GS and LS trim levels, in line with Mercury sedans. The second-row seat of the GS was a two-passenger bench seat; the LS was available with either a bench seat or two bucket seats.
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.