We found the following complaints for MERCURY VILLAGER (1994)
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Air bag sensor light continually blinked. Vehicle was taken to dealer who informed consumer that air bag main module needed to be replaced at consumer's cost, estimated between $700 - $900.
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Failure of the steering wheel and column, consumer pulled the steering wheel to the right to prevent an accident and the steering gave way,causing the vehicle to rollover and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Airbag light comes on intermittently.dealer said airbag sensor needed to be replaced.
Whenevervehicle is startd, the abs light would be flashing & finally stay on. Has taken to dealer & informed by mechanic not to drive due to electrical short in wiring system. Does not know if air bag would work prematurely or not.
While driving, air bag light flashes continuously, no impact.
While carrying the car seat by the carrying handle, the handle becomes unlocked, causing the car seat to tilt forwards. Model # 2032a6p2, dom 6/27/97. Parent will contact evenflo about the problem with the seat.
Whenevervehicle is startd, the abs light would be flashing & finally stay on. Has taken to dealer & informed by mechanic not to drive due to electrical short in wiring system. Does not know if air bag would work prematurely or not.
Vehicle was unoccupied when fire broke out and dash illuminated, vehicle completely shut down, fire department investigation stated that fire was caused by faulty wiring or battery exploded. Consumer stated dash illuminated off and on prior.
My wife and kids where pulling out of the garage when smoke began to fill the vehicle. She turned the vehicle off and took the kids out of the vehicle. A few minutes later the car was in an inferno. I spoke to ford and they initially denied any recalls on the vehicle but i found a couple on my own through your web site. Once that was made known to ford they simply stated that i was sent letters to have the repairs made so they have no liability. This is wrong i'm sure. My wife and two small children could have burned to death! what recourse do i have in this case? *nlm
Vehicles battery exploded when car was parked and driver attempting to turn it on.
In middle of trafficvehicle died. Consumer hadvehicle towed to the dealer, mechanicstated that crankshaft was broken. Please provide any further information.injectors and fuel pump running all the time, the spark leading up all the time , timing belt appear broke, distributors not moving, timingbelt failed, the dealer replaced the timing belt and found crankshaft broken.nlm
2 front enginemanifold bolts sheared off, causing exhaust leak into vehicle and possible head warping problems in the future.the rear tail lights have blown bulbs on an average of 4 a year ,once resulting in a rear end collision. My ignition switch is so screwed up, it is impossible to remove the key safely so i am forced to leave it in at all times.my wiper/turnsignal switch has been a joke from day 1, the techs couldn't figure it out until the warrantee was over and tried to charge me for it.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withkey/ignition switch. Vehicle will still operate without the use of the key in the igntion switch.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Starter relay failed.*skd
Problem #1.a/c stopped working.dealer diagnosed problem to leaking tubing to rear a/c unit; replaced 05/23/00.problem #2.smelling odor like from electrical circuit short/overheating wires in dashboard 08/26/00.rear a/c unit stopped working.
Electrical fire, vehicle was turned off at time of fire.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.
The contact owns a 1994 mercury villager. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold bolts fractured, causing a leak of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle.the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The vehicle lost power while driving and at lower speeds when turning a corner.the vehicle had been taken to three mechanics, none of which can find the problem.tfi (thick film ignition) module was thought to be a possible cause.the consumer requested reimbursement of the monies spent on towing and attempted repair.*scc
After driving for approximately 15minutes engine check light would come on. After awhile it would go out but it would come back on. Have taken vehicle to private mechanic andit was placed on a tester after being test driven. First time indication wasa water pump and it was replaced. Second time, a ticking had developed, and problemwasthe exhaust, which was leaking. Mechanic noticed 2 studs had melted & broke off inengine head. Needed to be drilled out andreplaced due to incorrect temperment.consumer states the check engine light had been coming on for a year, the replacement of the water pump did not correct the problem, as well as the exhaust, once the bolts were replaced the engine light stopped coming on.
This vehicle has a radiator leak due to the radiator coming a loose at the manufactured seams.dealer has been contacted.
Consumer was driving from vacation the crankshaft has snapped.tt
As my wife was coming to a stop at a traffic light at a very busy intersection in knoxville, she realized that she had lost some type of power and the tachometer registered a minimal rpm reading.at this point, the vehicle would not respond to any pressure on the accelerator.she was blocking two lanes of traffic and could move neither forward nor backwards.luckily, she was able to obtain assistance quickly from the attendants at a nearby service station.the next day we had the van towed to a mercury dealer.they pinpointed the problem as a cracked crankshaft.through my own research and contacts with local mechanics, i have discovered that this failure was due to a defective part, that there was no reason for a crankshaft to fail on a 5-year-old van with 75,000 miles.another mercury service manager indicated to me that the villager van had a history of crankshaft problems.this was confirmed when i consulted your service bulletins database.there were several service bulletins regarding crankshaft failures in the 93-95 villagers.the bulletins summarized this failure as a "driveability concern."i believe this drastically understates the problem.if my wife had been on one of our local highways, traveling at a higher rate of speed , i believe the consequences of this failure would have been much harsher, possibly even deadly.i would urge you to further investigate this problem with the '94 villager and its repercussions on passenger safety.
Vehicle experiencing problem with exhaust fumes coming intovehicle. Problem is due to broken studs onengine head passenger's side.dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
While test driving the 94 mercury villager,with only 74000 miles,at around 40 mph vehicle shut down,and lost all power to brakes and steering,with no warning.the mechanic at the dealership insisted that this was a "built-in mechanism"and that this was supposed to happen occasionally to "reset the computer system."of course this is completely false.they are trying to sell this vehicle in extremely unsafe condition and frankly i believe something should be done about it.the dealer,grand auto mart in nd still has the vehicle for sale for nearly $8,000.after reading the other complaints on this site,i know that this is a major repair,and would cost about $4500 to fix.buyer beware!for this dealers info,feel free to contact [email protected]. *nlm
Defective crankshaft.
Oil leaks from oil pan gasket.
Crank shaft broken.damaged heads.dealer suggests engine replacement.car only has 75000 miles on it and the engine should not be freezing up.we're not talking about an aspire or another 8000 dollar vehicle.we're talking about a 30000 dollar vehicle.no car especially an expensive one should lose it's engine at 75000 miles.it show poor quality and manufacturing.the mechanic at glen burnie lincoln mercury stated that it was a manufacturers defect and not preventable on my part.ford showed no interest in helping me with the repairs nor did they seem to care that one of their vehicles had such a major mechanical flaw at such a young age.i will also be contacting the bbb and consumer reports as well as a number of newspapers.thank-you michael g. Driscoll
Crankshaft broke at front of engine, causing loss of power.dealer notified ,and informed consumerthatvehicle would only be repaired at consumer's cost.
Vehicle stopped operating while traveling offfreeway. Vehicle had been towed to mechanic who informed consumer thatproblem was due to camshaft failure. Engine needed to be replaced.
Oil leaking from crankshaft. Vehicle was repaired on three occasions and condition reoccurs.dealer informed consumer that problem could not be duplicated.
Engine stopped running while backing out of parking space due to crankshaft failure.*mjs
Vehicle would run rough and loud ( valves/pistons) in cold weather only. Vehicle in/out of dealer shop, and dealer informed consumer that nothing could be found. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Broken crankshaft on 94 mercury villager.many documented complaints in your database.ford oasis report ssm 04925 states "engineering determined the cause was the initial tensile force set on the engine accessory belts during assembly."in feb 1995 a new crankshaft that is 2mm thicker at front was implemented.if ford is aware of their manufacturing defect, why was a recall not required?many well-maintained vehicles have performed beyond the warranty period and now consumers must pay to repair a defect ford acknowledged occurred "during assembly"ford refuses any assistance.very poor customer service.*nlm
Crankshaft broke at front of engine. Ford oasis report, ssm 04925, acknowledges problem and states it's due to initial over tension of engine accessory belts at assembly.
A bolt had broken off in the engine head cylinder, allowing exhaust manifold to leak.
In middle of trafficvehicle died. Consumer hadvehicle towed to the dealer, mechanicstated that crankshaft was broken. Please provide any further information.injectors and fuel pump running all the time, the spark leading up all the time , timing belt appear broke, distributors not moving, timingbelt failed, the dealer replaced the timing belt and found crankshaft broken.nlm
Crankshaft broke causing damage to engine and engine components
Consumer has experienced engine failure due to crankshaft snapping at the balancer. Consumer believed this cannot be considered a normal wear for vehicle with 67000 miles.dealer notified and will not repair unless cost goes to the consumer.
Pulley side of crankshaft broke off. Stoping all power equipment. Nearly killing all occupants. Occured after pulling away from stop sign into traffic
Crankshaft broke after belt tightening. Vehicle stopped when moving in traffic. Hard to control. Dangerous situation.
Crankshaft broke during hwy driving. Ford service documentation indicates it is a known design defect: "engineering determined the cause was the initial tensile force set on the engine accessory belts during assembly." cost to repair was $4000.
When traveling between 15 to 20 mph the vehicle cut off without prior warning due to broken crankshaft. Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts have yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
On march 25th i was informed that the right side engine camshaft had locked up and there was no compression; a major repair.new head may be needed.my car was maintained at all times.there was no unusual sounds or indications.it was a nissan engine.please review and let me know.this should not happen after 4 years.
My vehicle just lost power and shut down in the middle of traffic.i was able to pull over. However, the van would not restart.after the dealer had the van for three days, they concluded the crankshaft broke.now this mini-van, although a mercury, has a nissan 3.0 6 cylinder engine.it has been serviced with proper oil changes and we have not experienced any problems over the 37,000 miles we have driven it.when we approached ford about any help in repair, the door was shut.no, they said.a crankshaft just doesn't break at 60,000 miles on this type of engine.this is a family van driven for family purposes.when you are talking a $4000.00 + repair bill, it would be nice if someone acted as if they cared and went beyond a computer response, that this is not a problem ford will help us with.we purchased the extended warranty and had warranty until 60,000 miles.we were only 1600 miles out of warranty.is there any way to get ford to relook at this and somehow get some help?
Engine crankshaft failed.
Motor mounts keep breaking.consumer has replaced four sets of motor mounts since the purchase of the vehicle.
Head gasket blew due to overheating causing damage to engine.
Crankshaft broke while driving only 5mpg in a parking lot.had this happened a few minutes earlier while we were on a busy road, we would have been in grave danger.engine ruined, replacement cost $4,400.
Crankshaft broke causing damage to engine components.
Crankshaft broke during hwy driving. Ford service documentation indicates it is a known design defect: "engineering determined the cause was the initial tensile force set on the engine accessory belts during assembly." cost to repair was $4000.
While either starting the engine or shutting the engine down (the vehicle was stationary), the crankshaft broke and the damper pulley was injured. We purchased this vehicle from a private party only 4 weeks earlier and had less than 1500 miles on it. Is there any recourse??
Crankshaft failed under normal driving conditions.dealer repair cost was going to be $4200, although the vehicle was only 3 months out of warranty with less than 25000 miles, and was well maintained, and even though this problem was well known with this engine.note that this happened 8 years ago, but i have always wanted to formally document the problem, and just found the nhtsa complaint site.
Crankshaft broke apart immediately behind timing gear.vehicle idling at a stop sign at time of failure.total engine failure./electric locks lock themselves intermittently, without human assistance.must always have key in hand when exiting the vehicle.failures are ongoing and unpredictable.
Crankshaft broke at front of engine. Ford oasis report, ssm 04925, acknowledges problem and states it's due to initial over tension of engine accessory belts at assembly.
After driving for approximately 15minutes engine check light would come on. After awhile it would go out but it would come back on. Have taken vehicle to private mechanic andit was placed on a tester after being test driven. First time indication wasa water pump and it was replaced. Second time, a ticking had developed, and problemwasthe exhaust, which was leaking. Mechanic noticed 2 studs had melted & broke off inengine head. Needed to be drilled out andreplaced due to incorrect temperment.consumer states the check engine light had been coming on for a year, the replacement of the water pump did not correct the problem, as well as the exhaust, once the bolts were replaced the engine light stopped coming on.
My crankshaft broke while turning at a light intersection. Which broke my timing belt.
1) backed out of driveway and was sitting idling2) engine stopped, tried to restart it and nothing would happen.engine would turn over but sounded different3) had vehicle towed to mechanic's garage for evaluation.learned that timing belt had broken but the damage done to cylinder heads is the issue.
Vehicle stopped running while waiting at stop light due to crankshaft failure. Vehicle at dealer shop.vehicle at dealer's . Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Crankshaft sheared in half . A tsb has been issued on vehicle.
Fuel tank vent hose hose was leaking, odor especially strong after fill-up.very upset that my ford extended warranty didn't cover it, even though it covers "fuel lines and fuel tank."took to dealer; cost $210 to repair.power window control:control for driver's side window quit working.took to dealer; covered under my ford extended warranty.driver's side window operation:window binds when going up; goes up much slower than passenger side window.took to dealer; cost $187 to fix including $82 for weatherstripping!egr system:check engine light came on; diagnostics indicated it was exhaust gas recirculation system.auto mechanic confirmed and isolated it to egr solenoid sensor.haven't fixed it yet due to high cost estimates from dealer.broken crankshaft:crankshaft broke at 20535 miles while driving in entering traffic lane at 5 mph.dealer fixed under warranty.note:all of these items have several technical service bulletins associated with them.also there is currently a nhtsa defect investigation (pe9977 opened 28 dec 99) associated with the fule tank vent hose leakage.i would appreciate any further information nhtsa can provide me about this investigation.
Crankshaft pulley broke and timing belt broke causing damage to engine.
When driving on beltway at 60-65 mph and withoutprior warning or indicationvehicle cut off, causing loss of all power due tocrankshaft breaking which caused damage toengine. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
The top of the head bolt broke off due to bad heat treating, and lodged agianst the cam shaft and caused major engine damage , along with having the brakes not operating , no power steering and, needless to say no control of the vehicle.with no control of the vehicle an accedent is going to happen.
While driving engine caused a severe burning smell and covered windshield with smoke.tt
While driving vehiclestalled. Also, brakes to failed. Vehicle has been in repair shop time after time, anddealers can't determine the problem.
Car lost all power while doing65mph.nearest mercury dealer in aberdeen, maryland advised that the crankshaft broke.
Car lost all power while doing65mph.nearest mercury dealer in aberdeen, maryland advised that the crankshaft broke.
My wife drove the vehicle on that day.according to my wife, she stopped at a traffic light for a while, and when she departed on green light, there was no response with a loud noise. After thatthe engine was still in idle with hesitation. The van was towed to a nearby gas station. Mechanics at that gas station could not find out the problem. 1 day later, the van was towed to a dealer and at this time, everything went dead. Two days later, a mechanic in the dealer service called and reported of broken crankshaft. The dealer asked for $4500 (parts+labor) to replace a remanufactured engine.
The engine shut completely off and the brakes and steering went out. Dealer says engine needs to be replaced.
While driving engine caused a severe burning smell and covered windshield with smoke.tt
Possible engine failure caused the vehicle to stall intermittently without warning resulting in lose of power steering and brake control.
Engine shut down on 11/21/00 while traveling on interstate at 65mph.auto towed to mercury dealership.we were told we would have to replace the engine at our own expense ($4000).once engine was replaced, we started having other problems.we started to notice the smell of gasoline around the vehicle.the smell was especially bad on the inside when we turned the heat on.the dealership thought they fixed the problem by tightening the fuel line clamps, but the odor returned.the gas smell is still present. The new engine was slow to accelerate.the dealership did a "fix" on this by adjusting the throttle linkage.the vehicle still does not accelerate as it did originally.
For past 3-4 years have had numerous occurrences of power failing and car stalling with no warning.most times occurs while making a right turn, and often times during moist weather, but not exclusively.have worked with a dealer on this many times and have not been able to id cause.(have records).continues to occur randomly which is a real hazard as it has happened with other cars behind me.vehicle has not been in any accidents as yet, and has been properly maintained.simply want to know if there is any knowledge of similiar issues and have they been resolved.
While driving on highway &exiting off the highway, pulled into a parking lot, shut off the vehicle to go into the building for a doctor's appt, and was notiified that all of a sudden vehicle caught on fire.contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
When driving usually at low speeds the vehicle stalls intermittently which almostcaused an accident.dealer cannot determine problem.
My 1994 mercury villager has 26 cylinder head bolts, one of which apparently broke off spontaneously according to my mechanic.as a result, the broken piece jammed the camshaft, causingit to fracture near the end (where the pin is located).the timing belt remained intact.coincidenatly, this event occurred three days after the villager was repaired by the same mechanic for a failed tensioner that snapped the 5-month-old timing belt.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
The car has a smell coming out of exhaust.tt
Why wasn't the 94 villager ever recalled for exhaust studs breaking off? this causes exhaust gas to fill the passenger compartment. I still have the rear manifold leaking. I measured 300 ppm c.o. While the van was idling. I can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars to get it fixed.
Both of these problems appear to be a mfg flaw and are very common.ford is doing nothing to fix.
After driving for approximately 15minutes engine check light would come on. After awhile it would go out but it would come back on. Have taken vehicle to private mechanic andit was placed on a tester after being test driven. First time indication wasa water pump and it was replaced. Second time, a ticking had developed, and problemwasthe exhaust, which was leaking. Mechanic noticed 2 studs had melted & broke off inengine head. Needed to be drilled out andreplaced due to incorrect temperment.consumer states the check engine light had been coming on for a year, the replacement of the water pump did not correct the problem, as well as the exhaust, once the bolts were replaced the engine light stopped coming on.
Five bolts sheared causing exhaust gaskets to blow out and exhaust to leak into engine compartment.dealer hinted that design flaw the cause and they have done many repairs. Dealer stated that ford is aware of the problem but is not covering repairs after 50,000 miles or 5 years.
The car has a smell coming out of exhaust.tt
The exhaust manifold has a bolt that has sheared off. This to me seems as though it is a defect in workmanship and a safety hazard. I was unaware of the problem until a mechanic noticed the bolt broke and brought it to my attention. The exhaust system is the original. This problem could cause exhuast to come into passenger compartment at any given time. The dealership lists no recall on this and say they cannot give me an estimate because they don't know how long it will take to get the broke off bolt out of the engine block. I have talked with other people that have had the same problem. It is the same engine that is in the nissan quest. I think car manufactors' should be accountable for there mistakes. I have been told the cost could be from 500 to 1600 dollars to repair this problem which is clearly poor workmanship in the area of this vehicle. Please investiagte this matter.
This vehicle had seven (7) of twelve (12)exhaust manifold studs shear.i was informed by the queen city service representative, that this condition has been a common occurrence with 1993 and 1994 year model mercury villagers.i was further informed that all twelve (12) studs were replaced with new studs that mercury is now installing in all villagers manufactured subsequent to the 1993 and 1994 year models.the technician at queen city mercury stated that mercury is no longer using the original studs due to the original stud's failure rate.queen city further informed me that they are routinely checking all 1993 and 1994 villagers that come in for any service for signs of the stud failure.i was informed that failing to make this repair could result in carbon monoxide fumes entering the passenger compartment.the repair cost associated with this manifold stud failure was $641.30.ford/mercury denied my request for reimbursement of the repair expense stating that, to date, there had been no mandated recall to correct this problem.i would appreciate nhtsa's review, if in fact, mercury has experienced significant failure rates resulting from defective studs.
Fuel favors entered engine compartment. Dealer originally thought that it happened after refueling, and resealed fuel filler neck at exterior body penetration. However vapors reappeared. There seems to be no correlation between vapors and fuel. They seem to come from exhaust system.
Consumer noticednoise from the exaust manifold. Mechanic told manufacturer used improperly material reason why the manifold broke. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.mr
Consumer went to ladia lincoln mercury west , lake villager, ca. Phone number 805-495-2193 and was refused recall oov419002/ manufacturer's recall 00s59repairs.consumer was given no explanation.
Consumer contacted dealership in regard to nhtsa campaign 00v419002.consumer made an appointment with dealership to have vehicle serviced, and was informed at time of appointment thatparts were not available.
There is a fuel odor, recall 00v419002 was done in the summer of 2001, but fuel smell persisted. Taken to another dealer who determined the vent hose was put on backward. Consumer still smells fuel.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
Fuel tank vent hose hose was leaking, odor especially strong after fill-up.very upset that my ford extended warranty didn't cover it, even though it covers "fuel lines and fuel tank."took to dealer; cost $210 to repair.power window control:control for driver's side window quit working.took to dealer; covered under my ford extended warranty.driver's side window operation:window binds when going up; goes up much slower than passenger side window.took to dealer; cost $187 to fix including $82 for weatherstripping!egr system:check engine light came on; diagnostics indicated it was exhaust gas recirculation system.auto mechanic confirmed and isolated it to egr solenoid sensor.haven't fixed it yet due to high cost estimates from dealer.broken crankshaft:crankshaft broke at 20535 miles while driving in entering traffic lane at 5 mph.dealer fixed under warranty.note:all of these items have several technical service bulletins associated with them.also there is currently a nhtsa defect investigation (pe9977 opened 28 dec 99) associated with the fule tank vent hose leakage.i would appreciate any further information nhtsa can provide me about this investigation.
Fuel tank vent hose deteriorated resulting in serious fuel leak when fuel tank was full or nearly full.
Vehicle just caught on fire within seconds with out warning. Consumerfeels this problem is related to recall for fuel vent hose.
Whe vehicle is startedpassenger compartment fills up with fumes. Dealer has been notified.a recall ha s been issued onvehicle make and model.
Vehicle caught onfire within minutes after car was turned off.consumer feels it was a direct result fromrecall onfuel vent house.
Catalytic converter replaced. *sd
While traveling at 30 mphvehicle suddenly shut off. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The crankshaft broke off.
Manifold exhaust bolt sheared off at 55,000 miles.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.there were five broken bolts.the consumer would get nauseated due the exhaust fumes.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they removed all 12 bolts and replaced them with new units.(common problem) *scc
Exhaust manifold bolts broke off. Both exhaust manifolds and crossover pipe had to be replaced due to warping.exhaust fumes could be leaking into the vehicle so i had the work done at the mercury dealer.*la
You can smell gas when i start my car; especially in the cold weather, my car also has smoke coming from the hood; upon inspection from the dealer in maryland they stated my exhaut head had a broke stud which was causing the problem. The problem would not affect the driving of the vehicle; but would cost me $1000.00 to fix. After speaking with other mercury villager owners; they also were told their vechicle had the same defect;i feel a broke stud in the exhaust headis a defect; especially since so many other villagers/pathfinders have the same problem.the smell of gas is nauseating at times.i have my invoice which states the problem.thank you.
Bolt that holds exhaust manifold has sheared off due to to stress which is causing a loud noise.vehicle might not pass state inspection. Please provide further information.
Consumer has had this problem forpassed 4 years. Only happens when it's cold.inside ofvehicle fills up with fumes. Once vehicle is warmed up fumes go away.dealer says they've never seen this before.consumer has an appointment to inspectvehicle.
1994 mercury villager exhaust manifold bolts failed and caused exhaust leak and warping of exhaust manifold. This is a widespread problem, and ford, and nissan (quest) are not honoring this defect. They offer a different bolt replacement, indicating a design defect. *la
Problems with the exhaust manifold bolts on vehicle. *mr the exhaust cylinder head developed a leak that began when three of the six manifold bolts broke off leaving the exhaust system only partly attached to the engine.(two more of the manifold bolts have broken off)the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
The muffler, tail pipe anf front manifold failed, causing fumes.nlm
2 front enginemanifold bolts sheared off, causing exhaust leak into vehicle and possible head warping problems in the future.the rear tail lights have blown bulbs on an average of 4 a year ,once resulting in a rear end collision. My ignition switch is so screwed up, it is impossible to remove the key safely so i am forced to leave it in at all times.my wiper/turnsignal switch has been a joke from day 1, the techs couldn't figure it out until the warrantee was over and tried to charge me for it.
The engine noise i reported to the dealer was found to be a leak at the exhaust manifold due to one or more studs breaking off in the engine block. The dealer's service rep. Told me this is a common problem with the villager, which i have since confirmed at your web site. This is a safety defect, which the service rep. Told me could cause exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.
Front and back manifold bolts failed, causing manifold to warp.
Manifold bolt failure on a 1994 mercury villager.this has now occurred twice.the first time it was repaired by a nisan dealer.
Problems with broken exhaust manifold bolts.*mrthe consumer expresses his concerns about his vehicle's exhaust leaks and broken manifold bolts.the dealer denied any knowledge of the problem even though a service bulletin exist to replace the old bolts with a stronger new bolt.
3 exhaust manifold studs broke off.service tech says that's common with villagers. *nlm
I requested bellevue lincoln mercury investigate a 'clicking' noise coming from the engine compartment.they advised me that the noise was coming from a gasket failure between the exhaust manifolds and the engine heads.the probable cause was a failure the the exhaust manifold studs.this failure allow hot exhaust gases to leak and cause heat damage and possible failure of engine or automotive components.additionally the exhaust gas may be introduced into the passenger compartment possibly asphyxiating the occupants.dealer mechanics and other engine mechanics state that this is a common problem on this year and model of mercury village vans, as well as nissan quest vans.
Broken manifold bolts on our '94 mercury villager. *nlm
Several of the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold onto the engine block have popped off leaving the stem of the bolt embedded in the engine.as a result, dangerous exhaust gases are seeping out into the engine area because the manifold is no longer tightly attached to the engine.in order to fix the problem the bolts must be drilled out.this is a known defect.this has occured in a number of mercury villagers that use this engine.i have personally talked with several mechanics that have indicated it is a continual proplem with this make.it did not take me long to find out that this is not an issolated insident but one that has occured in many of the villager's.
1994 mercury villager has exhaust and gas fumes in the passenger compartment.i've noticed 50 similar complaints on the nhtsa defect site.local auto service shop and dealer service shops both have no idea what is causing the noxious fumes (dealer tightened a hose, but that did not work - charged $70)
Replace blower 4 different times, due to clicking noise, no fire.tt
Problem #1.a/c stopped working.dealer diagnosed problem to leaking tubing to rear a/c unit; replaced 05/23/00.problem #2.smelling odor like from electrical circuit short/overheating wires in dashboard 08/26/00.rear a/c unit stopped working.
Electrical failureshave caused short circuit in both driver's sideand passenger'sside windows, and rear driver's sideand passenger side windows. Also,reardefroster and air conditionerdid not work.consumer has contacteddealer, dealer unable to determinecause. Please provide any further details.
There is a current recall campaign #96v253003 date: 08/17/98 for this vehicle, which describes the problem exactly, but ford says my specific vehicle is not covered.
Both of these problems appear to be a mfg flaw and are very common.ford is doing nothing to fix.
A/c fan motor inoperative.
Air conditioner evaporator deodorized due to odor. *sd
Please note that this safety defect involves a sudden and unexpected failure of air condition pipes/hoses.this can cause a potentially life threatening problem to the occupants of the vehicle.the air conditioner is an integral part of the defroster and its failure may and could lead to zero or no visibility very quickly.the air conditioner in many vehicles is a necessity for the health and safety of the operator and passengers.in my situation, my wife has a very serious life threatening medical condition.the lack of air conditioning may exacerbate that situation.i believe that the failure of an integral part of the air conditioning system is not limited to just my vehicle.in fact this is such a common problem that parts are not available anywhere.in fact the dealership can not state when they can approriately fix the car, they state that it could take from 1 month to at least a year for parts. This problem is also prevelent in the nissan quest,the exact same vehicle.
There is a design flaw in the coolant tube.the oem tube is insulated with foam, but the ends are not enclosed.this allows water, road salt and the elements to work between the foam insulation and the metal tube and corrode the tube.it is not a cheap item to replace.the tube itself has a cost of $220+ dollars, not including the labor to replace it and the cost of the replacement freon.the problem is the replacement from the manufacturer has the same design flaw which means it should not last longer than 4 years either. Mercury and ford were contacted and their response was thank you. But your vehicle is out of warranty.
Toxic fumes coming from cooling system vents since dec. 10th manufacturer offer no assistance.tt
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
Headlights are severely clouded/weathered. This greatly reduces the available light when driving at night. Definitely a safety issue. Have not attempted any repairs yet.
There was a real strong smell of fumes inside the vehicle and the smell would get worse if the heater was turned on, vehicle was taken into dealer and they replaced hoses, but the problem still occurs. Consumer stated that all the lights would remain on, dealer corrected the light problem, also gas fumes would come through the vents, dealer replaced a gas pipe and that did not correct the problem, again took the vehicle back they claimed the gas tank was leaking and they said it was taken out and repaired, the next morning, there was a puddle of gas under the vehicle, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, consumer believes the dealer did more damage to the gas tank, or it was never replaced, consumer is not comfortable with this vehicle and never will be therefore she wants chevrolet to reimburse here the full amount for the vehicle, all costs for all repairs and all medical bills for the past six months she was complaining of headaches, nausea, and vomiting from the gas smell. *yd
When the brakes are applied , if the headlights are on, vehicle will lose the brake and taillights.a recall has been issued on the vehicle, however this vehicle was not included.thedealer has inspected the vehicle and the manufacturer has been notified.
Dealer informed consumer that mfr. Recall notice did not concern hisvehicleafter appointment was given and the part was ordered a week before initial appointment was made. A second notice was received on 09 nov 98. Mfr. # 96s-61 and nhtsa # 96v-253 003.
Brakelights work intermittently right/ left sometimes both.if headlamps are on and apply brakes....lose all rear tail/brake lamps except for overhead 3d brake lamp mounted on top of minivan rear door
Right rear stop light socket malfunctioned. Claims original equipment failure.
There are no rear brake lights on vehicle.consumer has contacted dealer and dealer stated there was a recall for brake lights. Consumer was informed that the vin was not included in the recall.windshield sometimes quit working, turning the switch off and on will get them to work again.heat takes about an hour before it gets warm.
Left rear brake light does not work, took to mechanic, and he said that it was not aproblem with light bulb, but itwas the sockett, consumer has the same problem as recall96v253 003, but his car was not included.
The rear lamp stops working looks like themetal in the lamp socket deteched from the plastic socket. The light bulb keeps falling out.contacted the dealer and ford and they were not able to resolve the issue.
Brake lights for vehicle have failed approximately four times, dealership has examined vehicle four times and replaced fuse each time, this remedy has not corrected the problem.
Ford told methevindidn't show up on their recall records. As a result,the car was either repaired already or wasn't subject to the recall.according tonhtsarecall96v253003 recall thecar should be includedin the recall since itexperiencedthe same problem as mentioned in the recall.this problem has never been repaired by a dealer.i hadno idea why it didn'tcome up on my vin .but the customer representativekept saying it wasnot in their records.
Recall 96 v 253 00e/rear lamp socket:replaced rear lamp bulbs 2-3 times a month.dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered underrecall due to vin.due to safety issue with non functioning brake light, consumer paid to replace defective rear lamp socket assembly.
Consumer noticed the rear tail and brake lights are not working properly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide fiurther information. Mr
The headlight lense covers are yellow causing the lamps to be yellow with min. Brightness.the dealer acknowledge the problem as being common.he sold one of his mercurys because the lamp covers yellowed.he knew of someone crashing because of the dim lights.cost to replace the headlamp covers is $698.00 because the front bumper must be removed.my turning lamp on the front blinker is brighter than the headlamps.go to a large parking lot at a local mall and look at the villagers and quest that are 3-4 years old and you can see the yellow lamps.thank you for looking into this and shedding some light on getting it fixed.
Rear lamp socket does not illuminate because metal can in lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.mfr states that this vehicle is not part of nhtsa campaign id 96v253003.nhtsa campaign states that this campaign includes vehicles mfg starting in apr 1994.actual vehilcle mfr date was apr 6, 1994.dealer confirmed that actual failure mode matched recall description; repair has been performed at owner expense. This vehicle should be included in recall based on failure mode and mfr date.
Rear lamp socket does not illuminate because metal can in lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.mfr states that this vehicle is not part of nhtsa campaign id 96v253003.nhtsa campaign states that this campaign includes vehicles mfg starting in apr 1994.actual vehilcle mfr date was apr 6, 1994.dealer confirmed that actual failure mode matched recall description; repair has been performed at owner expense. This vehicle should be included in recall based on failure mode and mfr date.
Headlight covers are fogging up, visibility at night is greatly reduced.
There was a real strong smell of fumes inside the vehicle and the smell would get worse if the heater was turned on, vehicle was taken into dealer and they replaced hoses, but the problem still occurs. Consumer stated that all the lights would remain on, dealer corrected the light problem, also gas fumes would come through the vents, dealer replaced a gas pipe and that did not correct the problem, again took the vehicle back they claimed the gas tank was leaking and they said it was taken out and repaired, the next morning, there was a puddle of gas under the vehicle, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, consumer believes the dealer did more damage to the gas tank, or it was never replaced, consumer is not comfortable with this vehicle and never will be therefore she wants chevrolet to reimburse here the full amount for the vehicle, all costs for all repairs and all medical bills for the past six months she was complaining of headaches, nausea, and vomiting from the gas smell. *yd
Right rear amber light failed due to socket on bulb wiring harness broken.
Ongoing problem with tail lights not iluminating properly, been to an independent repair shop on three occasions, and problem still occurring. Dealer/manufacturerwere not notified at this time.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
The rear brake/tail light socket is poorly designed. The light was not receiving the power signal from the brake. The metal socket is pressure fit in the plastic retaining ring. Even when pushe dtogether, the fixture falls apart, causing the light to lose contact with braking action.
Consumer called complainingabout having problems withrear headlamp socket on the tail light. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated thatconsumers vehicle vin was not included on the recall, but consumer was having the same problem as the recall indicated.
Recall 96 v 253 00e/rear lamp socket:replaced rear lamp bulbs 2-3 times a month.dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered underrecall due to vin.due to safety issue with non functioning brake light, consumer paid to replace defective rear lamp socket assembly.
While braking rear tail lights failed to work. Recall 96v253000. This vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin.
Rear lamp socket was on recall, the part was replaced and repaired, but with the same defective part.however,problem has occurred again.ford knew of problem,but would not take responsibility.
Consumer states when driving theand applying the brakes theymake alot of noise.also, tranmission is going out. Consumer had to keep putting bulbs in the tail lights, and the dealer can't found the problem.
2 front enginemanifold bolts sheared off, causing exhaust leak into vehicle and possible head warping problems in the future.the rear tail lights have blown bulbs on an average of 4 a year ,once resulting in a rear end collision. My ignition switch is so screwed up, it is impossible to remove the key safely so i am forced to leave it in at all times.my wiper/turnsignal switch has been a joke from day 1, the techs couldn't figure it out until the warrantee was over and tried to charge me for it.
There is a current recall campaign #96v253003 date: 08/17/98 for this vehicle, which describes the problem exactly, but ford says my specific vehicle is not covered.
Ford told methevindidn't show up on their recall records. As a result,the car was either repaired already or wasn't subject to the recall.according tonhtsarecall96v253003 recall thecar should be includedin the recall since itexperiencedthe same problem as mentioned in the recall.this problem has never been repaired by a dealer.i hadno idea why it didn'tcome up on my vin .but the customer representativekept saying it wasnot in their records.
Consumer noticed the rear tail and brake lights are not working properly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide fiurther information. Mr
Ford told methevindidn't show up on their recall records. As a result,the car was either repaired already or wasn't subject to the recall.according tonhtsarecall96v253003 recall thecar should be includedin the recall since itexperiencedthe same problem as mentioned in the recall.this problem has never been repaired by a dealer.i hadno idea why it didn'tcome up on my vin .but the customer representativekept saying it wasnot in their records.
The multi-function switch failed causing the wiper to only operate on high.nlm
2 front enginemanifold bolts sheared off, causing exhaust leak into vehicle and possible head warping problems in the future.the rear tail lights have blown bulbs on an average of 4 a year ,once resulting in a rear end collision. My ignition switch is so screwed up, it is impossible to remove the key safely so i am forced to leave it in at all times.my wiper/turnsignal switch has been a joke from day 1, the techs couldn't figure it out until the warrantee was over and tried to charge me for it.
When turning on van to warm up there was a very strong gas smell. There was a technical service bulletin out on this problem. Consumer states strong gasoline not exhaust smells was also present immediately after refueling.
Ongoing problem with fuel odor getting intovehicle only in cold weather. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. After trying to fix the problem and failing, the consumer did internet research and discovered the cause of the problem was cold weather which makes the hoses to become unpliable and leak fuel.
1994, mercury, villager has gas fumes inside during cold weather.dealers have been unable to fix.
There was a strong odor of a gasoline smell while the consumer was driving and parking the vehicle.
The smell of fuel is so strong inside the van that it makes you dizzy and sick.
A fuel smell enters the passenger cabin of the vehicle when the weather is cold and the heater is on.it is also noticed when the air conditioning is on.the smell causes the occupants to vomit or become nauseated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not determine the cause of the problem. *nlm
In middle of trafficvehicle died. Consumer hadvehicle towed to the dealer, mechanicstated that crankshaft was broken. Please provide any further information.injectors and fuel pump running all the time, the spark leading up all the time , timing belt appear broke, distributors not moving, timingbelt failed, the dealer replaced the timing belt and found crankshaft broken.nlm
Vehicle was parked, and the engine caught fire.tt
The car smells of gas.the dealer said mercury is aware of the problem but refuses to do anything about it. The odor is overwhelming and has caused me to become ill in the vechicle.i feel this is extremely unsafe and do not know how to go about getting a response to the problem. Has this been reported by other people who own a 1994 mercury villager.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
On first occassion on dec. 1999 on a sub zero day there was a raw gas smell in car. Was taken next day to dealer but as temperature was warmer didn't show up. They checked it over and tightened all clamps. It didn't do it again until it got down to sub zero temperatures. Each time taken to dealer it was not noticeable.i was informed by them they had other complaints similiar but were unable to locate problem but were in contact with the.
Fuel smell inside vehicle, fuel leaking underneath vehicle, rear driver's side window imploded, back vent window fell out of frame.
There is a gas leak from the main fuel intake line at the top of the engine. It runs down the block and manifold. Not only is there concern for fire but also the odor is very strong and unhealthy in the passenger cabin. This leak appears to be due to poor clamp or hose. I have had it fixed but it has returned. I am unsure of actual start date as i struggled with the gas odor and leakage from the vent hose that was recalled for over 1 year. When i finally got it fixed i noticed the gas smell did not go away, so i was prompted to look elsewhere and that is when i found this main engine fuel leak. Perhaps it was leaking the whole time as the gas odor never dissipated. Therefore i artificially used 4/01/1999 as the date. Actually the previous, and only, owner had noticed the gas smell before i purchased but he also attributed to the fuel tank vent hose (recalled) and his atempts to fix were not successful either.
Driver seat belt has a lock in a forward position and leaving occupant without any restraint.also, fuel line under fuel intake manifold leaks fuel over engine.unable to replace it unless the engine head is remove first. Dealer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide further details.
Smell of gas initially around vehicle. Discovered leak when filled up tank with gas. This was repaired. Later started noticing smell of gas continuing inside vehicle. Would get headaches when a/c was on. Thought it was from mold. Now with winter and using heat, smell really bad and strong. At first thought maybe smell coming from car in front.
We smell gasoline fumes occasionally but couldn't figure out what was causing it.i read in the newspaper where an owner of a vehicle like mine, was experiencing the same problem.he found out that the smell was caused by gasoline leaking onto the engine at multiple points where the neoprene fuel lines connect to the fuel injection rails.
Engine shut down on 11/21/00 while traveling on interstate at 65mph.auto towed to mercury dealership.we were told we would have to replace the engine at our own expense ($4000).once engine was replaced, we started having other problems.we started to notice the smell of gasoline around the vehicle.the smell was especially bad on the inside when we turned the heat on.the dealership thought they fixed the problem by tightening the fuel line clamps, but the odor returned.the gas smell is still present. The new engine was slow to accelerate.the dealership did a "fix" on this by adjusting the throttle linkage.the vehicle still does not accelerate as it did originally.
A leak was noticed in the fuel line by the engine manifold, and fumes were very strong in the garage where the vehicle was parked at the time. Dealer was contacted.
Consumer states that there is a strong smell of fuel when the consumer is drive. Contacted dealer.nlm
Fuel pump failure.
There's a strong gas smell in the fuel pump and it fades away while the car is being driven.
Fuel smell - local dealer replace hose at the tank on a recall.still smell fuel, especially when the a/c or heater is put on.a mechanic by phone said he recently replaced all of the fuel hoses under the hood on another villager.i will be bringing the vehicle by to check out the problem further.the dealership did not see any other problem.
1) fuel smell in car.dealer replaced fuel line by tank.smell continues.mechanic stated they had replace fuel hoses under the dash of another villager.another mechanic state they had replace sheered manifold bolts. 2.)a/c & heater do not cool or warm up unless you are excellerating.rear air especially has trouble.no one seems to know the answer. 3) last year i replaced two control switches for the a/c.the mechanic did something to bypass the switch and both work independently.4.) the power steering hoses are leaking at the end and there is nothing wrong with the hoses.clamps were put on them to stop the leeks.i had hardly any power steering and none when backing out with a hard left turn.4.) the engine lifters make a noise when the car sits up for 2 - 7 days.dealership said this is normal and would hurt nothing. 6.) no matter how many times the brake shoes and pads or changed the brakes remain low to the floor.upon quickley applying the brakes the car makes a loud noise and the brakes sound like they are bouncing.
Fuel supply lines to fuel rail started leaking at clamp no sign of hose deteration, replaced all rubber lines and clamps upto the fuel filter.
Fuel pressure hose toinjectorprematurely cracked and leaked fuel with out prior notice.dealership'smechanic told consumer that this was nota maintenance problem.the vehicle was inoperableas the result of leaking gas.the consumer had informed the manufacturer through investigation questionnaire.
Owner smells a strong smell of fuel when starting the engine. Owner believes that fuel is leaking from the fuel hose. Van will be checked by dealer today.
There was fuel smell ininterior of vehicle, taken to dealer about 6 months ago who replaced a narrow hose that apparently was too close to engine and causedsmell.
A foul odor of gas permeated throughout the vehicle. Dealerexamined the vehicle four times, and could not find thecause of the problem.consumerdetermined that a hose connector was leaking.
At 46,000 miles vehicle has been experiencing ongoing problem with fuel fumes/odor gettingintovehicle only at 0 degree weather. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions before this problem was corrected.the problem occurs during winter and had been diagnosed to be due to fuel hose leaking and was replaced by the dealer.
Pe99013, when cold startedvehicle andtherewas a gasoline smell for about 15 minutes.also, consumer cansee a leak underneath the vehicle.dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
The vehicle leaks gas excessively from out of a fuel line. Dealer has not seen.
Fuel is leaking from the fuel rail.the dealer has been notified.
There is a very strong gas smell in the mini van, which seems to be temperature sensitive - i.e. When it is very cold, the problem occurs, then goes away when the outside temperature warms up.the smell of gas is so strong that the heat cannot be turned on in the van, which makes the van undrivable in the very cold weather.i have had the van in to the dealer, who has told me that i need to replace the fuel injector seals.
In december, we could smell gasoline vapors coming through the defrost vents especially when the van just was turned on in the cold morning.in january, we took it to phil long ford (service advisor:t. J. Brown) to fix the problem and they were stumped after having the van three days.they had to call ford headquarters and ask what is going on?they found out that six fuel hoses around the engine were leaking. This is a problem with the mercury villager and the nissan quest.this could be a very dangerous situation especially for a smoker.please contact me when you can.the van has been fixed, but other people should know about this problem.
Vehicle's fuel rail cuff links is defective. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Van had a strong fuel odor near the engine compartment.this odor filled the passenger compartment when the heater was turned on.upon inspection of the engine it turns out there was a leak in one of the fittings on a fuel hose leading to one of my (two) fuel rails.the leak was enough to saturate the hose and surrounding area when starting the van.i was able to get rid of most of the leak by tightening the screw on the fitting.this fuel leak is different from the fuel tank vent hose leak which i have also experienced and previously reported to nhtsa.thank you.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership for recall00v419002/ manufacturer's recall 00s59 repairs.dealership informed her that repairs could not be performed because they did not have parts available.please provide any additional information.
I am sending this note to complain about how the current recall on this vehicle is being handled.i have struggled to comply with this recall, involving the fuel tank, for over one month, and no dealer in this area seems to have the part, and they have no clue as to when they will be available.what can be done to remedy this situation.
Slashing noise in gas tank. Discrepancy between owner and dealer whether its safety or non safety.tt
The car interior smelled strongly of fuel after fill up. Gas spilled to the floor, creating a fire hazard. The doors locks latch unassisted after the car has been opened. There are multiple reports of same occurrences from other owners.
The fuel tank was punctured while traveling on freeway.there should be a metal shield which covers the entire tank, not just a plastic shield in front of it.
When filling with gas, leaks when full.
There is a hole within the venthosefrom whichgas is leaking out of the crack onto the floor ofvehicle. When consumer puts gas intovehicle,gas will leak out onto the ground,andconsumer can smell gas withinvehicle.
There was a real strong smell of fumes inside the vehicle and the smell would get worse if the heater was turned on, vehicle was taken into dealer and they replaced hoses, but the problem still occurs. Consumer stated that all the lights would remain on, dealer corrected the light problem, also gas fumes would come through the vents, dealer replaced a gas pipe and that did not correct the problem, again took the vehicle back they claimed the gas tank was leaking and they said it was taken out and repaired, the next morning, there was a puddle of gas under the vehicle, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, consumer believes the dealer did more damage to the gas tank, or it was never replaced, consumer is not comfortable with this vehicle and never will be therefore she wants chevrolet to reimburse here the full amount for the vehicle, all costs for all repairs and all medical bills for the past six months she was complaining of headaches, nausea, and vomiting from the gas smell. *yd
Fuel leaking from filling metal tube or rubber hose that goes into gas tank.
Prior to recall notification (00v419002)consumer had repairs done, consumer was instucted to go to the dealer who made the repairs to get a refund, however before consumer could get a refund the dealer went out of business, however consumer continues to receive notices about getting the repair work done.
The consumers fuel filler pipe vent hose leaked and was repaired on several occasions prior to recall notice oov-419, the consumer request reimbusement.nlm
Dt*: the contact stated the smell of gas was noticed in the cab of the vehicle.an independent repair shop determined the fuel tank vent hose was faulty.there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v419002, regarding the fuel system; storage; tank assembly.the vin was not included in the recall.
Fuel leaking from filling metal tube or rubber hose that goes into gas tank.
I am the owner of a mercury villager 1994 minivan and i never received a notice about the recall involving leaking gas.i have a strong gas odor in my vehicle and my mechanic thought it was a bad gas cap but the fumes are still there.now i'm thinking it's this vent hose leaking gas like the recall says.
Fuel filler filter valve hose cracked, causing a fuel leak, which if there was a source of ignition a fire may have started.dealer will replace the fuel filler filter valve hose.please provide further information.
1994 mercury villager has exhaust and gas fumes in the passenger compartment.i've noticed 50 similar complaints on the nhtsa defect site.local auto service shop and dealer service shops both have no idea what is causing the noxious fumes (dealer tightened a hose, but that did not work - charged $70)
Fuel hose/line corroded from rust resulting in fuel leak.
Automatic door locks do not work at various times.all the doors will not lock. The automotive mechanic cleaned the contacts, however he could not locate a problem. *nlm
Sliding door does not stay open while parked on any downward slope.dangerous for young children or mothers with babies during ingress/egress.dealer mentions replacing sliding door track which is a welded/painted frame component and requires body work to fix.
Afterbeing involved in an accident, and repairsdone by an independent body shop,manual sliding door would intermittently open when runing over a bump or a pothole. Dealer was not notified.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
The car interior smelled strongly of fuel after fill up. Gas spilled to the floor, creating a fire hazard. The doors locks latch unassisted after the car has been opened. There are multiple reports of same occurrences from other owners.
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.
Owner has been without a speedometer for almost a month.speed sensor was totally unavailable. Owner was told by dealership that there were 324 speed sensors on back order, and the part was not available in the united states.
While driving van just cutsoff/stalls.problem has been reported todealership. Please provide any further information.
Transmission planetary gear failure, causign gears to freeze.
On 8/24/99, parked vehicle.went to start, would not back up, only forward gear. Took it to mullinax on 8/30. Approx. 9/9, mullinax said it was transmission. Would cost us approx. $3,000.they rebuilt 1 trany; did not work. Rebuilt it again. Still did not work. Finally gave me a rental car on 9/20.now they're waiting for a rebuilt trans from a ford supplier. I complained to detroit.it has been 5 weeks.
Consumer states when driving theand applying the brakes theymake alot of noise.also, tranmission is going out. Consumer had to keep putting bulbs in the tail lights, and the dealer can't found the problem.
The gear unexpectedly shifted on the red light on the intersection what caused the van to "jump" forward what almost cause an accident. Did it again sometime later during "michigan u turn" maneuver
Transmission mount failed, causing transmission to rattle at low speeds/when shifting gear from park into drive.
Vehicle was parked in agarage located on a small incline. Vehicle rolled down incline into another vehicle. Vehiclewas in park, but currently vehicle will not go into park.contacted dealer, and dealer stated shift cable indicator was broken.
Front electronic restraints are inoperable. One is locked in position andother is insemi-locked in position.dealerhas been notified.
Consumer noitced motrorizes belt system that pulls seatbelt was inoperative. Opened door, seatbelt was positioned forward, would not come around to secure the consumer. Tried to start up motorbelt by slamming door ,got topoint had to pull on it until it quit completely. Dealership fixed belt. This defect can cause an accident.
Automatic shoulder belts will not work/lap belts stuck and will not extend/vehicle has been kept in great shape and has had all required maintanance performed.
The both vehicles' frontautomaticshoulder seat belt are inoperative.driver hasto manual unhook the belt to get out of the vehicle. The manufacturer has been notified. Please provide more details. Ts
Front passenger seatbelt failed, seat on third row seatbelt would not connect, fixed it with needle-nose pliers, while trasfering the car seat to another seat, owner pulled the strap and heard the click, but the belt did not retract, leaveing the seatbelt with a lot of slack
Driver's/rear passengers seat belts will lock so that no more webbing can be extended after webbing has been extended and allowed to retract.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.upon impact,driver's restraint broke, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled.
Seat belt systemdid not function properly.it tightened, and could cut through, which won't protect the driver in event of a crash.please provide further information.
When driver tries to secure the seat belt around him,the seat belt does not retract. The seat belt feels very loose when it is in use.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Very rear middle seatbelt buckle stayed buckled, but the buckle cover and springs broke loose.tt
Front passenger seatbelt failed, seat on third row seatbelt would not connect, fixed it with needle-nose pliers, while trasfering the car seat to another seat, owner pulled the strap and heard the click, but the belt did not retract, leaveing the seatbelt with a lot of slack
Front passenger seatbelt failed, seat on third row seatbelt would not connect, fixed it with needle-nose pliers, while trasfering the car seat to another seat, owner pulled the strap and heard the click, but the belt did not retract, leaveing the seatbelt with a lot of slack
Driver seat belt has a lock in a forward position and leaving occupant without any restraint.also, fuel line under fuel intake manifold leaks fuel over engine.unable to replace it unless the engine head is remove first. Dealer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide further details.
When driver tries to secure the seat belt around him,the seat belt does not retract. The seat belt feels very loose when it is in use.
Seat back reclines, however when returning to upright position it comes up with enormous force.
When rear middle seat is reclined & the lever is used for upward position, it would spring forward with a lot of force. Would send occupant forward into rear seat in front.
Brakes noisy, slow to work.
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.
Intermittent brake problems that cannot be fixed.
While driving at any speed applied brakes, and heardgrinding noise coming from brakes, and vehicle won't stop.also,pedal will go all the way to floor, and brakes willpulsate.
Anti-lock brakes continue to fail after repeated repair attempts.*skd
Consumer has been experiencing brake failure at random.when vehicle comes to a stop or at a stop, vehicle will not stop properly or come to a complete stop.this condition only occurs intermittently.dealer notified and could not find any thing wrong.
Experiencing long stopping distance during normal stopping, pedal gets hard.
Consumer rear ended anothervehicledue to brake failure.when appying brakes,pedal went to the floor and vehicle didn't stop.
Rear brake failures occur when the vehicle is parked at an incline and the parking brake is depressed.releasing of the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed causes one of the rear brake cylinders to extend beyond their normal operational range, resulting in failure of the rear wheel cylinder.this problem has occurred on four separate occasions.procedurally this problem does not occur when the vehicle is not parked on an incline.
When truck is park on a hill, putting in reverse and shifting into drive the abs anti-lock brakes don't hold,happened once in wet weather and dry . Please describe .
Whenevervehicle is startd, the abs light would be flashing & finally stay on. Has taken to dealer & informed by mechanic not to drive due to electrical short in wiring system. Does not know if air bag would work prematurely or not.
Anti lock brakes have made a sqeaking noise.tt
While driving vehiclestalled. Also, brakes to failed. Vehicle has been in repair shop time after time, anddealers can't determine the problem.
Brakes make unnecessarygrinding & squeaking noise whenever brakes are applied. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop and was told that manufacturer was aware of this problem, but condition was not resolved.
When traveling at low speed and applying force to the brake pedal,the vehicle will jump forward.
Abs braking system sometimes engages when the vehicle is standing still or moving slowly, usually traveling down a slight incline and on dry pavement.vehicle drifts forward in this situation.
Brakes squeal - very loudly.i have replaced the front rotors and pads.the rear shoes are brand new.the van has been in the shop on several occasions but they can't figure out what is wrong.the fact that the squeal cannot be made to go away leads me to believe that there is a design flaw.please advise if you have heard of a fix or a recall.
Brakes faded, causing accident. *sd
During panic stop at approx. 15mph, brake action seemed ineffective vehicle continued to roll forward, result cause rear end collision, and airbag deployment.
Consumer states when driving theand applying the brakes theymake alot of noise.also, tranmission is going out. Consumer had to keep putting bulbs in the tail lights, and the dealer can't found the problem.
Brakes squeal - very loudly.i have replaced the front rotors and pads.the rear shoes are brand new.the van has been in the shop on several occasions but they can't figure out what is wrong.the fact that the squeal cannot be made to go away leads me to believe that there is a design flaw.please advise if you have heard of a fix or a recall.
Brake calipers replaced.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
Rear brake failures occur when the vehicle is parked at an incline and the parking brake is depressed.releasing of the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed causes one of the rear brake cylinders to extend beyond their normal operational range, resulting in failure of the rear wheel cylinder.this problem has occurred on four separate occasions.procedurally this problem does not occur when the vehicle is not parked on an incline.
Brake booster replaced due to brake pedal going to floor. *dsh
The contact owns a 1994 mercury villager. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was not aligned properly which made it difficult to drive in a straight line. The contact indicated that the failure progressed with no warning. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.updated 4/7/15updated 9/15/2017
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.
Screw fell out of steering column causing the shifter to show inaccurate readings.
Failure of the steering wheel and column, consumer pulled the steering wheel to the right to prevent an accident and the steering gave way,causing the vehicle to rollover and the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
The power steering pump was replaced two times, the fan for the heater and the firewall was not put in right. Please describe .
The locks will lock all doors by themselves, and i have to repeatedly press the unlock button or hold the unlock button down while getting out or getting my son out.ford has told me there is a technical bulletin for this problem.this problem could mean life or death in an accident.
Power door lock malfuncions, locks every body inside the vehicle.tt
I have gone to the dealership 3 times and thay tell me it will be about 350.00 to look at this and that still may not fix it. The doors just lock by themselves at any random time leaving you locked in or out. Sometimes i must use 2 hand to get out one pushing the lock button open while pulling the door handle while the locking mechamism grinds away.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
4 to 5 times a monthautomatic door locks will lock automatically.the manufacturer has not been notified.
The locks once engaged automatically are nearly impossible to open asthe solenoid/motor fights back when trying to open manually.
Crankshaft broke apart immediately behind timing gear.vehicle idling at a stop sign at time of failure.total engine failure./electric locks lock themselves intermittently, without human assistance.must always have key in hand when exiting the vehicle.failures are ongoing and unpredictable.
While drivingthe left front control arm broke, causing the wheel and brake housing to break away from the vehicle,resulting in an accident.
The left lower ball joint failed.nlm
I heard a different noise as i was driving my mini van.i had the tires check to see if there was a knot or something wrong with the tires at geralds.they said the tire was fine.i continued to hear the noise,but nothing was wrong.i was in route to georgetown sc on hwy 17sth.i was traveling aprox. 80 mph. I heard the noise getting louder. I turned the volume down on my radio because i thought it was the car beside me.it was not. I decreased my speed and i noticed that it was my van.i pulled over to see that it was my tire.it came apart.no wires or steel was showing.the tire was still inflated but it was seperating. I continue to drive on it because i was on my way to a furneral.i didn't think about informing anyone because i didn't realize i had these tires until someone reminded me about what happened to my tire in july. I can't see the dot # at this time, but i will get the information and forward this data to you.the other 3 tires are firestone except the one that was exchanged out.( dot number: )
We've had three major blowouts with firestone tires.during the first one, we were going only about 45 mph and they replaced it under road hazard warranty.the second incident occurred on the highway at about 75mph and my husband spun out of control onto the grass median.the tire literally exploded and we had to take the pieces back to firestone.we ended up with a dented and scratched rim.when we complained, firestone basically told me to fix it under road hazard because they said 99% of their product defect complaints came back negative and then i'd be out the price of the tire.if they decided there was no defect, they would not reimburse me for the new tire whereas if i had them replace the tire, i wouldn't have to pay anything.the last blowout occurred in missouri on our vacation.we were out of state and going about 70mph and the tread completely come off.we had it replaced at a walmart, so now we have 3 firestone tires and one goodyear tire.we have 5 cars and our other 4 cars do not have firestone tires and we've never had a single problem with any of them at all.( dot number: tire size: 21570r15 )
We've had three major blowouts with firestone tires.during the first one, we were going only about 45 mph and they replaced it under road hazard warranty.the second incident occurred on the highway at about 75mph and my husband spun out of control onto the grass median.the tire literally exploded and we had to take the pieces back to firestone.we ended up with a dented and scratched rim.when we complained, firestone basically told me to fix it under road hazard because they said 99% of their product defect complaints came back negative and then i'd be out the price of the tire.if they decided there was no defect, they would not reimburse me for the new tire whereas if i had them replace the tire, i wouldn't have to pay anything.the last blowout occurred in missouri on our vacation.we were out of state and going about 70mph and the tread completely come off.we had it replaced at a walmart, so now we have 3 firestone tires and one goodyear tire.we have 5 cars and our other 4 cars do not have firestone tires and we've never had a single problem with any of them at all.( dot number: tire size: 21570r15 )
Tread separated from tire, causing some loss of control of vehicle.
General tire p205/75r15 experienced tread separation, causing damage to the rear and left side panels and gas opening lid, 2 other tires that were replaced had identical damage as the one that experienced the blowout.
I have already replaced these parts. I feel the manufacturer should reimburse me. No safety defect.
After driving for approximately 15minutes engine check light would come on. After awhile it would go out but it would come back on. Have taken vehicle to private mechanic andit was placed on a tester after being test driven. First time indication wasa water pump and it was replaced. Second time, a ticking had developed, and problemwasthe exhaust, which was leaking. Mechanic noticed 2 studs had melted & broke off inengine head. Needed to be drilled out andreplaced due to incorrect temperment.consumer states the check engine light had been coming on for a year, the replacement of the water pump did not correct the problem, as well as the exhaust, once the bolts were replaced the engine light stopped coming on.
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
Owner has been without a speedometer for almost a month.speed sensor was totally unavailable. Owner was told by dealership that there were 324 speed sensors on back order, and the part was not available in the united states.
When you press on the gas pedal the vehicle does not move,then all of a sudden it will burst forward.
Throttle plate assembly sticks, causing consumer to hit throttle hard in order to release it, which can make vehiclejump or freeze up.
Sudden acceleration, the vehicle was in the park postion and the vehicle acclerated.
Whenbrakes are appliedpedal releases suddenly and unexpectedly, causingvehicle to surge forward. Dealer will inspectvehicle.
Sudden acceleration, the vehicle was in the park postion and the vehicle acclerated.
Intermittently while driving 40mph and less and when driver lets uponacceleratorvehicle will stall out and die.dealer hasduplicatedproblem;however,could not correct it.
Engine shut down on 11/21/00 while traveling on interstate at 65mph.auto towed to mercury dealership.we were told we would have to replace the engine at our own expense ($4000).once engine was replaced, we started having other problems.we started to notice the smell of gasoline around the vehicle.the smell was especially bad on the inside when we turned the heat on.the dealership thought they fixed the problem by tightening the fuel line clamps, but the odor returned.the gas smell is still present. The new engine was slow to accelerate.the dealership did a "fix" on this by adjusting the throttle linkage.the vehicle still does not accelerate as it did originally.
Electrical failureshave caused short circuit in both driver's sideand passenger'sside windows, and rear driver's sideand passenger side windows. Also,reardefroster and air conditionerdid not work.consumer has contacteddealer, dealer unable to determinecause. Please provide any further details.
Strong gas odor inside of vehicle for the first 10 to 15 minutes of using the heater.
There are no rear brake lights on vehicle.consumer has contacted dealer and dealer stated there was a recall for brake lights. Consumer was informed that the vin was not included in the recall.windshield sometimes quit working, turning the switch off and on will get them to work again.heat takes about an hour before it gets warm.
Heater fanwas replaced by dealer, and fan is still not working properly. Vehicle was taken back,and dealer infomed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
Fuel smell inside vehicle, fuel leaking underneath vehicle, rear driver's side window imploded, back vent window fell out of frame.
The window from the sliding door fell from its support.
While driving, at approx. 25mph, no impact, suddenly rear window shattered, under extremely cold weather 15 degrees, below zero wind chill.tt
None of four power windows work. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.
Electrical failureshave caused short circuit in both driver's sideand passenger'sside windows, and rear driver's sideand passenger side windows. Also,reardefroster and air conditionerdid not work.consumer has contacteddealer, dealer unable to determinecause. Please provide any further details.
Fuel tank vent hose hose was leaking, odor especially strong after fill-up.very upset that my ford extended warranty didn't cover it, even though it covers "fuel lines and fuel tank."took to dealer; cost $210 to repair.power window control:control for driver's side window quit working.took to dealer; covered under my ford extended warranty.driver's side window operation:window binds when going up; goes up much slower than passenger side window.took to dealer; cost $187 to fix including $82 for weatherstripping!egr system:check engine light came on; diagnostics indicated it was exhaust gas recirculation system.auto mechanic confirmed and isolated it to egr solenoid sensor.haven't fixed it yet due to high cost estimates from dealer.broken crankshaft:crankshaft broke at 20535 miles while driving in entering traffic lane at 5 mph.dealer fixed under warranty.note:all of these items have several technical service bulletins associated with them.also there is currently a nhtsa defect investigation (pe9977 opened 28 dec 99) associated with the fule tank vent hose leakage.i would appreciate any further information nhtsa can provide me about this investigation.
All the windows become fogged up whenever driving, impairing visibility.please describe details.
In cold, side window fogs up even with the defogger on. Dealer told consumer to leave window open. Please describe .
Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.
Rear windshield shattered twice when defroster was used, once causing injury.
Windshield wiper works intermittently. Wipers usually works when first turned on but quit without warning. Similar problems with recent reports on ford taurus/mercury sable?
There are no rear brake lights on vehicle.consumer has contacted dealer and dealer stated there was a recall for brake lights. Consumer was informed that the vin was not included in the recall.windshield sometimes quit working, turning the switch off and on will get them to work again.heat takes about an hour before it gets warm.
Whenever it rained outside the windshield wipers did not work. Sometimes they would work for awhile and then cut off. Switches that were replaced did not repair, final repair of the wiper governor repaired unit.
Fatigue cracks found in all four wheels. These openings are located circumferentially around the wheel hub outbord of the bolt circle.
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