Under dash behind glovebox assembly.
where is the PCM located on Mercury Villager 97
It is under the dash, either behind and above the glove box, or behind the radio area. It should have a yellow connector. It is NOT easy to get to.
There is no such device on a '97 villager.
A 97 Mercury Villager should use r134a type freon. The valve size is designed so that the r12 fittings cant accidentally be used.
Go to a Ford dealer.
Yahoo Groups has a very helpful group; villagerquest. It is here you find the answer(s).
Try to find another 97 1500 and swap to see if problem follows the ecm.
There is only the speed sensor and the range switch.
93-97.
Under the dash, left side, and in the engine compartment.
97 Villager uses timing belt on their 3.0 engine same as Nissan Quest.
It's on the top rear corner of the transmission.