I have read through threads hoping for a solution and have seen several that the poster had what sounds to be the exact same problem we are having. Sadly, I never saw a conclusion.

I have a 94 Villager with 180,000 miles on it. I adored this van for the longest time... it was the van that thought it was a car. Last summer though, it began to have issues. The coil pack melted and was replaced. It ran fine for a few days but then it started acting like it wasn't getting any gas and didn't have any power. Then it got worse. It's cutting out, sputtering, backfiring and losing power. If you push the gas too much, it dies. If you don't push it enough (like when you're at a stop sign), it dies. I've taken it to the mechanic several times and they tested everything under the sun three times. It runs great when it's cold but once it warms up it runs like hell. No codes will pull up on it. This is their best guess: when the coil pack melted maybe it warped the module in the distributor. Sadly, nobody in my area has worked on Villagers so none of them are very sure. Even the Ford/Mercury dealer doesn't have a mechanic that has a clue. I don't want the van any more. I have since bought a Pontiac Bonneville. My kids are past the "need to go everywhere with me stage" and I just don't want the van. But I can't sell it the way it is either. Can anybody give me some help?

PS: Please if you have explanations word it like you're talking to a child. lol I don't know enough about everything that I can follow what you mean without the extra explanation.

My advice would be to take your van to a Nissan dealer. As you probably know, the Villager is a Nissan Quest, rebadged. Just a quick glance under the hood and you will find "Nissan" stamped on most everything. I own a '95 Villager w/ 134,000 mi. and a 2002 Estate w/ 54,000. If any major work needs to be done, I take them to the Nissan dealer. The Ford dealer probably can't figure it out, because it's not a Ford product. Best of luck to you!

I know exactly how you feel. I love my villager and do not look forward to when it dies. My odometer stopped on over 213,000 miles and i'm at 220,000 now. I need some lights replaced (NJ Deer population to thank). And now it just started shifting hard. I'm looking for another 94 to buy for parts, preferrably a Nautica. Most guys laugh at my driving a MV, but it has way more room than an Explorer and never left me stuck anywhere.

Oh yea, I had problems somewhat similar to yours, had the distributor and o2 sensor changed

I have read through threads hoping for a solution and have seen several that the poster had what sounds to be the exact same problem we are having. Sadly, I never saw a conclusion.

I have a 94 Villager with 180,000 miles on it. I adored this van for the longest time... it was the van that thought it was a car. Last summer though, it began to have issues. The coil pack melted and was replaced. It ran fine for a few days but then it started acting like it wasn't getting any gas and didn't have any power. Then it got worse. It's cutting out, sputtering, backfiring and losing power. If you push the gas too much, it dies. If you don't push it enough (like when you're at a stop sign), it dies. I've taken it to the mechanic several times and they tested everything under the sun three times. It runs great when it's cold but once it warms up it runs like hell. No codes will pull up on it. This is their best guess: when the coil pack melted maybe it warped the module in the distributor. Sadly, nobody in my area has worked on Villagers so none of them are very sure. Even the Ford/Mercury dealer doesn't have a mechanic that has a clue. I don't want the van any more. I have since bought a Pontiac Bonneville. My kids are past the "need to go everywhere with me stage" and I just don't want the van. But I can't sell it the way it is either. Can anybody give me some help?

PS: Please if you have explanations word it like you're talking to a child. lol I don't know enough about everything that I can follow what you mean without the extra explanation.


Have you checked the air box for pieces of the air filter that may have broken off inside. Also check you r fuel filter or just replace it. Your hot running problem is most likely from your Idle Air Valve also known as IAC valve pronounced "I AK Valve" This controls the idle which is the speed at which the van runs during the warm up time to the running temperature. It is located on top of the Intake manifold. Its held in place by two plugs with little retaining clips and 4 bolts 10mm I believe. That is one option. I dont think you problem is electrical because it has a specific time when it happens. This part that I mentioned is a slider valve kinda like a water valve but it allows antifreeze coolant to pass thru it and it checks the temperature and based on that it opens and closes and allows more or less. It also tells the engine computer to tell the other parts that you need more fuel or more air and fuel depending on the needs of the signal it receives from the gas pedal which is connected to a Throttle postion sensor. That part controls how much the intake opens to allow air in and send gas to the engine. Its like the human body.