1997 Ford Expedition vs 1997 Mercury Villager
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Ford Expedition | 1997 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 853 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 373 | 128 |
| Investigations | 7 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 74 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–15 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 120,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 138 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 96 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 89 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 2 |
| Steering | 94 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 79 | 9 |
| Power Train | 76 | 5 |
| Structure | 38 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 32 | 0 |
| Stalling | 24 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 9 | 0 |
1997 Ford Expedition
1997 Mercury Villager
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.