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 . )
yes
No , the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Mercury Tracer ( IS NOT ) an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etcetera )
The engine bay is the part of the car where the engine is.
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
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 )
The Villager has an upper and lower intake manifold. It is at the top of the engine with the throttle body attached to it.
The oil pan covers the bottom of the engine.
They are mostly identical, yes.
What is the fuel tank capacity of a 1997 Mercury Villager van?
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide and one of Fords websites : The spark plugs for the 3.0 liter V6 engine are gapped at : ( .034 inch )
At the bottom of the engine, right side, near the front, by the alternator.