Top 10 1998 Mercury Villager Questions & Answers

not too hard if you have some tools.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
   

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley (3A733). Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

1. Place a drain pan under the power steering pump (3A674).
   

1. Remove the power steering pressure hose bolt from the power steering pump. Place the power steering pressure hose (3A719) up and out of the way.
   
2. Remove the two power steering reservoir pump hose bolts. Place the power steering reservoir pump hose up and out of the way.
   
3. Remove the three front power steering pump bolts.
   
1. Remove the rear power steering pump bolt.
   
1. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
   

buy a conversion cable

This code refers to the front oxygen sensor on Bank 1. The heated circuit in the oxygen sensor decreases time needed to enter closed loop. As the O2 heater reaches operating temperature, the oxygen sensor responds by switching according to oxygen content of the exhaust surrounding it. The ECM tracks how long it takes for the oxygen sensor to begin switching. It the ECM determines (based on coolant temp) that too much time elapsed before the oxygen sensor began operating properly, it will set P0135.
Repair short or open or high resistance in wiring harness or harness connectors.
Since you have already changed out your O2 sensor (as long as you used to OEM replacement and not the "Universal" replacement) you should not have to replace it again. You might check your thermostat to part of the time it takes for the O2 sensor to start switching being based on coolant temp, if your thermostat is not operating properly, it could cause the coolant temp to take longer than what is considered by the ECM to be normal.

Well, it sounds like your vehicle may have a bigger problem.  I would go to a shop and have it coded.  There is obviously a problem with the vehicle, may be something minor, but the light won't go off untill you fix it.

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Brake light circuit goes through turn signal switch. Do turn signals work ok? Does high mount stop lamp do this too? If you disconnect brake switch, do the lights go off? Do you have trailer tow? Maybe that wire is an issue. I would check brake switch first again. Maybe out of position.

I think you need to adjust the switch.

Installation

1. Install the BPP switch.
   

1. Adjust the BPP switch. Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

1. Tighten the BPP switch locknut to 12-15 Nm (9-11 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect the BPP switch electrical connector.
   

1. Connect the battery ground cable.
   

Section 17-01: Lighting, Exterior 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch

1. Measure the distance between the brake pedal stopper and the threaded end of the brake pedal position (BPP) switch. The BPP switch height (A) should be 0.3-1.0mm (0.012-0.039 inch).

1. If the BPP switch height is not within specification, loosen the BPP switch locknut.
   

1. Adjust the BPP switch until the height is within specifications.
   

1. Tighten the BPP switch locknut to 12-15 Nm (9-11 lb-ft).
   

STOPLAMPS Condition Possible Source Action

• Stoplamps/Rear Hi-Mount Lamp Inoperative

• Fuse.
• Circuit.
• Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.

• GO to Pinpoint Test Step K1 .

• One or More Stoplamps Inoperative

• Stoplamp bulb(s).
• Circuit.

• GO to Pinpoint Test Step L1 .

• Stoplamps/Rear Hi-Mount Lamp On Continuously

• BPP switch.

• REPLACE the BPP switch.

probably need a new window regulator. ebay. 93 to 98 should fit.

Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel(s), Door Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   

1. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942) .
   
   
   
   
   

1. If equipped with manual windows, slip a clean shop rag between the window regulator handle (23342) and the front door trim panel .
   

1. Pull the shop rag back and forth to release the window regulator handle clip.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screws from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124) .
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Window Regulator, Power Front Door
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Remove the front door window glass (21410) . Refer to the front door window glass removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the two front door brace bolts and the front door brace.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the front window regulator electric drive electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the four front door window glass regulator track bolts.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three front window regulator electric drive bolts.
   

1. Remove the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive (23394) as an assembly through the opening in the front door (20124) .
   

Installation

1. Install the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive as an assembly through the opening in the front door .
   

1. Install the three front window regulator electric drive bolts. Tighten the front window regulator electric drive bolts securely.
   

1. Install the four front door window glass regulator track bolts. Tighten the front door window glass regulator track bolts securely.
   

it is not designed to be removed. It is designed to slide back and forth as needed.

Section 01-10: Seats and Tracks 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Seat, Rear Bench
Removal

1. Remove the center seat(s) if equipped. Refer to the procedure in this section.
   

1. Slide the bench seat forward to the center row seating position.
   

1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the cover caps from the front of the rear seat cushion latch cover.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the two rear seat bolts from the front of the rear seat cushion latch cover.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Lift the rear seat cushion floor cover on the back of the rear bench seat and remove the two inboard rear seat bolts and the two outboard rear seat bolts.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the bench seat from the vehicle through the body side door opening.
   

Here is a image of it's location, I hope it helps.

Check the below link . It has an video on how to remove the alternator which is suitable for your model:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt3MsLREgis

You have a short circuit somewhere in the wiring. Either a cut or bare wire. If not, the headlamp is causing the short. Last resort, use a higher amp fuse (but this may compromise wiring system).