2000 Mercury Villager
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 415 |
| 1994 | 257 |
| 1995 | 367 |
| 1996 | 188 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 185 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 18 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
56% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
10% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVER WAS GOING DOWN HILL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE PASSED OUT. SHE THEN NOTICED THAT SHE HAD HIT A LIGHT POLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HER, WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20050304
TRAVELING INSIDE LANE; CRUISE ON 60MPH. ROCK IN ROAD APPEARED SIZE OF SOFTBALL. PASSED OVER ROCK SCRAPPING BOTTOM OF MANIFOLD SHIELD, HITTING THE PLIABLE PLASTIC SHIELD BREAKING FUEL PURGE VALVE, AND BENDING REAR STABILIZER BAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010605
Also filed under SUSPENSION
SEAT BELTS ON 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE HAVE LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS REGARDING ISSUE AND THEY ARE STATING THEY HAVE NO KNOW ISSUE OR RECALL WITH SEAT BELTS LOCKING UP. REAR SEAT BELTS ARE THE ONES AFFECTED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150127
7% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 20
Campaign 00V228001 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER
Campaign 00V292001 — check if this car was fixed
FAILING HEADLIGHTS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (40 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V228001 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V292001 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Mercury Villager reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mercury Villager is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Villager?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercury Villager have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.