Unless the issue is electrical I would stop trying to start it. If all the wires are snugged properly it should start. If the problem is in the timing belt installation you might bend a valve or otherwise damage the engine.
when should i change the timing belt on a mercury villager
No , the 3.3 litre V6 engine in a 2001 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
yes, it is an 'interference' engine
not for changing the belt. however you will need it for the ignition timing once you have replaced the timing belt
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
Timing is set by the PCM and is not adjustable.
The engine in the Mercury Villager does not use a timing chain, it uses a timing belt. The recommended belt replacement interval is 105,000 miles.
Timing is set by the PCM and not adjustable.
On a 2000 Mercury Villager : The recommended timing belt replacement interval is ( 105,000 miles ) The Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) shows it as an INTERFERENCE ENGINE , so if the timing belt breaks engine damage will occur
The 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 liter V6 engine has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1994 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
Timing is set by the PCM and is not adjustable.