Need help on thermostat removal instructions. The thermostat appears to be wayyyy tucked under back on the left side of the engine. It appears that the thermostat housing has 2 hoses attached to it (one large, one small). It also looks as though there is a plastic cover in the way which will need to be removed just to get at it. Not your typical easy thermostat removal at all. Does all this sound right? Anybody have experience with this?
Posted on Dec 07, 2008
I want to make my 1999 Mercury Villager Sport into a cargo loader, with just the front seats kept and the rest of the back empty. How do I remove the other 3 seats? So far, I can't get any of them to budge from their tracks.
the middle seats come out easily. There are 2 handles you have to lift up on each of the bucket seats, they are in the front of the seat down by the seat tracks. After you lift them, tilt the seat upward in the front and rotate them backward. Then lift out of the hooks. Each seat is held down by 4 hoks.
The 3rd row seat is not designed to come out xcept by a technician. It does slide forward all the way up to the front seat. It has a sliding seat track.
First, lift the T handle under the seat cushion on the left front side of the seat. This will allow you to lift the seat bottom up all the way to lcok in the full up position.
Then, lift the lever on the same side of the seat and slide the seat forward. It will stop in 4 places.
Rear -Rear
6 inches forward of that.
another two ft to the second row seating position
full frward against the front seats.
Pleae rate as fixya if this helps.
Seat —Third Row Bench
Removal
CAUTION: Removal of the third row bench seat requires more than one technician.
Posted on Mar 10, 2009
Heat and air works fine in front. 3.0 V6 engine. All fuses under dash and in engine compartment checks good. Replaced rear selector switch on front dash which did not fix problem. Also, no lights on rear selector/control panel which is located on the left side of van behind the driver seat.
It's probably the cracked solder joint on the control assembly in the frony. I fix them all the time and sell them for $30 plus shipping. I always keep a spare repaired in my garage. villagers & Quests are noted for this. Don't know why you don't have lights on rear panel. I keep a spare one of those too, but it should have no affect on heater performance. Let me know if you are interested. You have to send yours back to me though.
If you are a techie, I will refer you to our Villager forum where there are files and photos on everthing about Villager & Quest issues.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/
see the circleed area where the bad solder joint is on the backside of the control head.
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Posted on Mar 07, 2009
location of knock sensor on 97 mercury villager
it's in the valley of the engine. Do not ever replace it even if you get a code. A knock sensor will NEVER casue a driveabiity problem. It only retards timing 6 degrees if it senses spark knock. It also sets a code if an engine mount is broken and the engine rocks up and down on acceleration.
go here for help
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/
Posted on Oct 03, 2009
SE PRENDE EL MOTOR Y SOLO SE APAGA CUANDO LA forzó YLO LA CORRO
dé vuelta a la llave de ignición 40 veces de apagado a encendido
Posted on Jan 06, 2010
how to reset fuel pump shut off switch from a 1997 meercury villager?
There's a red button by the left knee as you sit in the driver's seat. That's the reset.
Posted on Jan 02, 2010
where is the fuel filter on a 1997 mercury villager located and how did change it
Relieve the pressure in the fuel system by first removing the engine compartment relay panel cover on the left side. Then, remove the fuel pump relay from the relay pane and start the engine. Let it idle until it stalls, and then crank the engine for about 5 seconds to make sure the pressure was released. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the Mercury Villager. Remove the fuel hose clamps, and then disconnect and plug the hoses to prevent them from leaking fuel. Take the fuel filter out of the bracket. Install the new filter in the bracket with the arrow pointing toward the engin in direction that fuel flows through the system. Connect the fuel hoses to the new filter. Put on the hose clamps and tighten them. Make sure they are properly tightened so there are no fuel leaks, and that pressure is maintained at about 36 in-lbs. Lower the vehicle and reconnect the negative battery cable. Start the engine of your Mercury Villager, and check for leaks. Make repairs if necessary.
Posted on Dec 09, 2010
Where is the the thermostat on a '97 Mercury Villager and what do I do to replace the old one?
it's on passenger side. go to our site and see photos and read files. it's all there
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/
Posted on Jan 11, 2011
PO400 check engine light is on seems to run normal what to do?
P0400 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is vacuum controlled valve that regulates the amount of exhaust gases that re-enter the cylinders. The powertrain control module (PCM) determines how much based on engine load, temp, and other conditions. If the PCM detects that the amount of exhaust gases entering the cylinder were insufficient or non-existent, this code is set.
No symptoms will likely be noticed by the driver other than the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp). However, non visible symptoms will be increased combustion temperature and increased Nox emissions. A code P0400 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
- Plugged EGR passage which restricts the flow of exhaust gasses
- Faulty EGR solenoid
- Faulty EGR solenoid wiring/harness
- Vacuum lines damaged/disconnected to the EGR valve solenoid or to the EGR valve
- Faulty EGR valve
Check it and keep us updated.
Posted on Oct 07, 2011
Idles fine. Can rev engine when idling. As soon as you start up the slightest incline, it loses power and putt putts along, barely making it to the top.
Could be low fuel pressure, or a long list of other things.
Is the check engine light on ?
Does it feel like it is running rough, or starving for fuel ?
Posted on Sep 18, 2012
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