Recommended interval is 105,000 miles..
we need to know what year, model, and which 3.0 you have, there were more than one.
97 Villager uses timing belt on their 3.0 engine same as Nissan Quest.
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Scheduled Maintenance Guide : The timing BELT should be changed at ( 105,000 miles ) * also , the Gates website shows it to be an INTERFERENCE ENGINE so if the timing belt breaks , engine damage will occur
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 . )
No-
There is no way to change gear ratios.
They are mostly identical, yes.
What is the fuel tank capacity of a 1997 Mercury Villager van?
Yes, a competent mechanic can do it without trouble. It is a complex job, but not that difficult.
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1997 Mercury Villager is an INTERFERENCE ENGINE The timing belt is changed at 105,000 miles ( approximately 170,000 KM ) I'm not a mechanic / technician but I would say you certainly should be thinking about changing the timing belt before it breaks and causes engine damage
The switch just pops out of the dashboard.
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide : ( 20.0 US. gallons )