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1996 Mercury Villager Van Base 3dr

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 3 Door Van, 2WD Special Purpose
17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

3 Door Van

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Special Purpose

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

N/A

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.0L/181

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

151 @ 4800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

174 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Hotchkiss

Front Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Rear Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Spare Tire Size:

P205/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

20.0

Wheelbase (in):

112.2

Length, Overall (in):

189.9

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Engine Order Code:

99W

Trans Order Code:

44P

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.78

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.27

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.86

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Leaf Springs

Front Tire Order Code:

T70

Rear Tire Order Code:

T70

Spare Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

38.7

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.5 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

10.0 x 2.0

Front Head Room (in):

39.4

Front Leg Room (in):

39.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

62.1

Front Hip Room (in):

56.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

73.7

Height, Overall (in):

65.6

Track Width, Front (in):

63.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

63.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

41.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

84.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

48.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

126.0

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