It only takes about 15-20 minutes if you know what you're doing.
when should i change the timing belt on a mercury villager
No, you do not have to remove the engine.
Recommended interval is 105,000 miles..
If it is a 3.0 then the answer is yes. Change it at 105,000 miles.
There is no need to remove the timing belt to change the thermostat.
The Villager has an electric fan and does not use a "fan belt".
According to the 1999 Mercury Villager scheduled maintenance guide : ( 105,000 miles ) It doesn't hurt to do it sooner since the engine is an interference engine
No , the 3.3 litre V6 engine in a 2001 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1994 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
Timing BELT
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.