Mercury Monterey Powertrain and Chassis

Mercury Monterey has a standard 4.2-liter, V-6 engine for impressive acceleration, hill climbing and towing. This powertrain features triple hydro-mounts for quietness, and the latest generation of fast transmission hydraulics for quicker and smoother shifting. The powertrain delivers 201 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque, and tows up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Making Mercury Monterey's cabin very quiet was a top engineering priority. Special attention was paid to the body and door sealing, sound insulation and powertrain mounting technology. Notable sound insulation treatments include thick front side windows, a noise-absorbing dash panel and a sound-blocking technology called Conformable Constrained Layer Damping.


Mercury Monterey Safety and Security

Mercury Monterey earned the highest mark - five stars - in frontal crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and was awarded a "Good" rating by the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for frontal offset-crash performance.

In addition to the segment-exclusive, three-row Safety Canopy system, Mercury Monterey offers a comprehensive safety package with more than 40 standard and optional safety features, including a front passenger air bag with right front passenger sensing system, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, a reinforced structure designed for offset frontal impacts, AdvanceTrac stability control system with traction control and panic brake assist, three-point safety belts at all seating positions, plus a tire pressure monitoring system and self-sealing tires.


Mercury Monterey Major Features and Options
 
Standard content includes: 4.2-liter, V-6 engine; four-speed automatic transmission; anti-lock brakes; tilt wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and speed controls; dual-zone climate control with rear controls; front console cup holders and storage; folding third-row cloth bench; forward and reverse sensing; power-adjustable pedals; driver and passenger heated, memory mirrors; anti-theft system; front-row, seat-mounted side air bags and Ford's Safety Canopy air curtain system; first-row floor console storage; third-row reading lamps; 16-inch wheels; roof rails; and power sliding doors.

Options include: DVD rear entertainment system; self-sealing tires; AdvanceTrac; 17-inch wheels; class-exclusive heated and cooled seats; leather seating surfaces; towing package; rear cargo management system and power liftgate.


Milestones
1992 Production commences for Mercury's first minivan, the Villager
1993 The Nautica Villager model debuts
1999 Mercury redesigns the Villager with increased interior space, a more powerful engine and a quieter cabin
2004 Mercury introduces Monterey, its first long-wheelbase luxury minivan

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