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#2109 of 2519 Life of 1996 Mercury Villager by suttons5 Oct 29, 2005 (7:18 pm)
My 1996 Mercury villager has 139 K miles on it. I have taken good care of it, oil changes every 3-5k, transmission flush last year, other various things to keep it reliable. My husband is convinced it is on its last leg and doesn't want me to drive it a thousand miles for the holidays. Does anyone have any advice for me? I really think my car will make it and also for another at least 60K miles. Replies to this message: ebuss (Oct 30, 2005 12:14 pm) suttons5 (Oct 30, 2005 5:26 pm) ebuss (Oct 31, 2005 2:18 pm)
#2110 of 2519 Re: Life of 1996 Mercury Villager [suttons5] by ebuss Oct 30, 2005 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: suttons5 (Oct 29, 2005 7:18 pm) Many people on this forum have posted many,many miles with their Villagers/Quest models. With proper care, and maintenance, any vehicle will last many years/miles. You said this 96 has gotten good care, has the timing belt and water pump been changed at the proper time? If so, I would not worry. Earl Replies to this message: suttons5 (Oct 30, 2005 5:26 pm) ebuss (Oct 31, 2005 2:18 pm)
#2111 of 2519 Re: Life of 1996 Mercury Villager [ebuss] by suttons5 Oct 30, 2005 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: ebuss (Oct 30, 2005 12:14 pm) Yes, I did have the water pump and timing belt replaced last year at about 120K. I know I should have done it earlier. I guess I was lucky! Is there anything else, at the mileage I am currently at, that I should replace? Replies to this message: ebuss (Oct 31, 2005 2:18 pm)
#2112 of 2519 Re: Life of 1996 Mercury Villager [suttons5] by ebuss Oct 31, 2005 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: suttons5 (Oct 30, 2005 5:26 pm) The front struts and rear shocks are due for replacement, if not already done.     After that, look for the little stuff, switches, rattles and things of that nature. Just keep up with the usual oil changes, drive belts, bulbs, and you will have many more miles out of this Villager. We have two Villagers, a 93 and a 98. and find that they have most of the same parts between the two, and are mostly pretty easy to repair. Some of the others on this forum may have a few other suggestions. Good Luck! Let us know how you do. Earl
#2117 of 2519 Fixing Villager manifold...?? by poroyo Nov 02, 2005 (5:59 pm)
I have a 1994 Mercury Villager with 139,000 miles & among other suddenly occurring problems, a cracked exhaust manifold. My mechanic told me about frquent issues with MV manifold studs, etc. & I've also read some on-line, here & elsewhere. Since the van needs engine/transmission mounts & we just paid $400 to replace steering column bushings, we're looking at a lot of $$ outlay for repair costs.   We're trying to figure out: Given the possibility of stud replacement costs ($250-1000 just for this, according to my mechanic), is it worth replacing the exhaust manifold? Clearly we need to repair it if we're going to keep the van, but we're wondering if a liquid crack filler might do the job so we can buy time on this & still safely use the vehicle. Any opinions? What experience have other MV owners here had with replacing the exhaust manifold &/or using a liquid crack filler?   I'm making my way through the message archives, but would appreciate new input too. Thanks!   Zoe & Dan
#2118 of 2519 98 nissan quest knock sensor by theshortdawg Nov 03, 2005 (9:46 pm)
can anyone tell me how to change a knock sensor on a 98 nissan quest. thanks shortdawg Replies to this message: ebuss (Nov 06, 2005 11:16 am)

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