The engine bay is the part of the car where the engine is.
The oil pan covers the bottom of the engine.
yes
Yes , the 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 1997 Mercury Villager is an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc . )
There is no such device on a '97 villager.
At the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change the 3.0 liter V6 engine takes : ( 4.0 liters / 4.2 US. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil )
In the 1997 Mercury Villager, the Transmission fluid dipstick is located on the driver's side of the engine just in front of and below the master cylinder/brake fluid check. The 97 Villager has a bulbous knob on top with no indication that it is the Transmission fluid.
On the EGR valve assembly.
Top of the throttle body.
On top and inside the fuel tank.
The Villager has an upper and lower intake manifold. It is at the top of the engine with the throttle body attached to it.
They are mostly identical, yes.