Ford Windstar vs Mercury Villager
The Ford Windstar and the Mercury Villager are rated the same on fuel economy: 18 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Windstar | Mercury Villager | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,040 | 252 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 64 and 86 | 15 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 102,000 miles | 53,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 21 | 15 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,040 complaints for the Ford Windstar and 252 for the Mercury Villager. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Ford Windstar, 4 for the Mercury Villager.