One problem related to warning light on has been reported for the 1997 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problem: interior systems:passive restraint:air bag. - when I started my vehicle on Sunday evening, January 28th about 6:15pm, the "air bag" red warning light was flashing. I called the dealer the next day, Monday, 29th and scheduled an appointment to look at this on Thursday, Feb 1 at 7:30am. The light continues to flash as of this writing and has not stopped. Second problem: this has not been addressed until now because I had only just now while researching TSB's that owners have had problem with "intermittent self-activation door locks. " I will also address this with the dealer. The mileage indicated at the time of this problem is approximate. I do know that it first occured when I used door lock mechanism when getting out of the van on a Saturday in October. I was attending my son's football game. Thanks for your efforts. Additionally, I have never had a problem or complaint w/skinner sales. Signed, rich monahan.