We found the following complaints for MERCURY VILLAGER (1995)
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Exhaust manifold stud breakage on 1995 mercury villiger.exhaust fumes leak into passenger cabin through fresh air inlet.
Air bag light is illuminating. Alsoair baglight flashes off an on. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts. Please provide any further details.
Air bag light keeps coming on and off. Contacted dealer, and the dealer stated that air bag module needed to be replaced.
Brake/airbag warning lights illuminated.
When vehicle was involved in a head-on crash due to icy road conditions air bag ondriver's did not deploy properly.air bag did not innflate, and just oozed out of this side of housing cover a little.this causeddriver to hitsteering wheel, injuringface/leg and hip. Vehicle was totalled in the crash.the steering wheel cover never came off.the accident caused major injujry to the driver.
During frontal impact, drivers side air bag did not deploy. Child in rear seating postion received no injuries.
Consumer's vehicle was hit from behind, and then pushed into another vehicle. Uponimpact, air bags did not deploy. Has not contacted dealer.
While driving on a city road, travelling 35mph, going down a hill all of sudden everything cutoff,rearended another vehicle.drive's side airbag didn't deploy.contacted dealer. Vehicle has been in & out the shop about nine times.
Whiledriving on highway at approximately 70mph at night, hit an object on the road which causedairbag toexplode upon impact. Driver didn't get hit, but the passenger smelled the fumes.contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
While driving and running over a boxdriver's airbag deployed improperly and caused white smoke to enter intovehicle.please provide further information.
Vehicle was struck at front left side, airbag did not deploy.tt
While at a stop, consumer's vehicle was rear ended and was then pushed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. Ts
The consumer was involved in an accident in whichthe vehicle wasforced to hit the telephone pole to avoid from crashing into another vehicle.during this collision, the driver's airbag did not deploy.in turn, the consumer was injured.the manufacturer is not aware of the situation.the consumer never had any prior problems with the airbag sensors.
While sitting at a stop light the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to her chest.
While driving at 5 mph was rear ended by another vehicle, andconsumer's vehicle hit the front of abridge. Upon impact,driver's side air bag didn't deploy.vehicle was totaled.
While driving on farm 1385, travelling 55mph and going north at night, hit a black cow on the road, and air bag didn't deploy. Driver wore a seat belt.contacted dealer.
When unlocking doors with the key, it will re-lock it self again upon opening the door, also if using the key pad for unlocking the doors it will lock it self when i pull the handle to enter the car, at one point while sitting in the car the doors locked all by themselves while the car was on.i also noticed that they're locked while no one was touching the car we heard the locks click.i have had the locks replaced on all doors more than once and the problem keeps recurring after a 6 to 8 month period.this is an on going problem i want answers now.*la
Was starting the vehicle when battery exploded without warning. Had smelled fumes just prior to explosion. Took vehicle to dealer and was informed it was normal for battery to explode like it did. Had a new battery installed.
Twice engine quit--both times cause was same--rotor had screwed out.is this a persistent problem?ak
-the contact stated that while parkingthe1995 mercury villager he attempted to shut the vehicle off but could not.the contact was able to take the keys out the ignition, but the vehicle continued to run without the key being in the ignition.in order turn off the power of the vehicle the contact had to disconnectthe distributor wire.the failure and current mileage were both 129434.
Dt:the contact statedon 9-8-05 had the cruise control onat approximately 62 mph and suddenly the car started coasting. It slowed down. He pulled over and stopped the car. He opened the hood, and there was a big fire on the distributor and ignition areas. All of the six wiresmelted. The contacthad it towed to a workshop, and they said he should call the ford customer service.the contactcalled ford,and ford said someone would get in touch with him. The mechanic at the workshop told fordthat it seemed to bean electricalfiredue to the electrical system wiring malfunctioning.the consumer contacted the manufacturer.they offered no assistance because there were no recalls under the vehicle's vin/.
My 1995 mercury villager van that i purchased 02-08-2004 (used, as is) from ace auto sales in mobile al. Caught on fire on a long bridge going over water to take my friend to work it shut down on us while we were going at least 65mphthe van started smoking we pulled over jumped out and it exploded 3 times fire was shooting from up under the hood my friend struggled to my baby out of the van by that time it exploded again, they had to duck down because moter oil was shooting outthey could have been killed, they could have fell over the bridge!!!! we had to call the fire departmen by the time they got there the fire was out my friend got burnt trying to put it out we had to because the fire had spread under the van because of the oil, the ground was on fire , i payed $1500 dwn and $200 a month for 2 1/2 months and i have no car the dealer doesn't care that we could have been killed and he doesn't care that im a single parent with 5 childrenages 9 months to 14yrs and one is disabledthey offerd no help they took my money thats not easy to come up with when you have kids and ran with it im a poor young woman trying to make it and because of the as is law i get shafted what am i suppose to do i cant even take my sick daughter to the doctor she had a stroke when she was 7yrs shes 10 now and shes has a trache and is in and out of a wheel chair she cant use her left side of her body. I seen on the internet that the mercury villarger had some recalls what im i going to do like i said im a struggling woman .trying to raise her kids how am i going to get them to school .
When driving the brakes don't come on and when turning on the headligh don't come on. Consumer had brake lights fixed five times, and the right side works whenever it wants to. The dealer can't determine the problem.
15 amp brake light fuse continously blowsout so whenvehicle is driven. Other drivers have no indication thatvehcile is braking. Dealer cannot identify the cause. Please give any further details.
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes
The front engine mount was replaced, also vehicle was overheating possibly due to faulty thermostat.
I have a 1995 mercury villager. On 6/6/08 i heard a noise and saw and puff of smoke. I went to check it and saw nothing. I drove it home and the next morning the passenger seat and the passenger door were burned up. The entire inside was covered in smoke. The car would not start, and the mechanic said that it was would be too expensive to repair considering it's age and condition.
The paint is cracked on the hood, unknown what month, about 1997. We never had it fixed.drivers door seatbelt stays in the running position, it won't move forward, but it makes a loud motor noise, unknown what month, since about 1999. We never had it fixed.the seat belt on the right next to the middle seat fell off. We told the dealer. They ordered one. We went back about a month later they said it was too late to fix it. The transmission went out in about may of 1998, at about 120,000 miles. We had it rebuilt. It went out again about a yr later. We can't afford to have it rebuilt again right now. So it sits.in jul or aug of 1998, the motor went out. We were driving down the highway, and it started knocking, then quit. Also on christmas eve of 1997, we were going down the road and the thing sounded like all the rods were knocking. The temp gauge said it was over heating. We paid a guy $100 to bring it from edmore, mi to battle creek, mi. The next day we went out and started it, and it was fine.our tail lights also went out, the ford dealer fixed them. So needless to say, i will never buy a mercury again. If i had wanted a nissan, i would have bought a nissan.i have a 1976 ford chateau club wagon, over 250,000 miles. It has only had to have a transmission at about 240,000 miles. So i guess i am saying this villager is a lemon.thank you for listening, dawn green
The water pump failed. ...
Head gasket was leaking fluid. Contacteddealer, dealer noticed that head gasket needed replacing. Also, a tsbwas issued for same type of problem. However thisvehiclewas not included. Please provide any further details.
While driving about 60 mph engine quit working. Then, towed vehicle to a shop, and technician found out that crankshaft was broken.could not determine what causedbreakage oncrankshaft.
My 1995 mercury villager''s crankshaft broke suddenly under normal driving condition.it was an extremely dangerous situation since we traveled with two young children on a 2-way road without shoulder that night.we noticed that a common problem existed on both nissan quest and mercury villager (1993-1995) due to numerous similar complains on internet.we believe it is a defect caused by improper design by manufacture.since it is a potential life-threaten defect, the auto maker should be responsible for correcting the problem.
Cracked camshaft caused engine to fail.*aw
While driving automobile at 55 mph, lost all power suddenly.automobile towed to local repair shop where it was discovered that the crankshaft had broken.
While driving at 30 mph heard engine rattling noise. Engine quit running and failed to restart. Towed to mechanic who determined crankshaft was broken. Mechanic said he has had 3 other broken crankshafts on same model vehicle with front wheel drive, transversely mounted engine, but no such problems seen when same engine is mounted with driveshaft to rear wheels.
Crankshaft broke. The vehicle was towed to the dealer of purchase and it was determined that the crankshaft was broken.it was reported to ford motor company for replacement and was rejected due to 16000 miles over warranty. I feel that this crankshaft had a manufacturers defect and should be replace by the manufacturer at no cost to me.i was told that if i wanted to have the crankshaft analyzed, i would be responsible for all costs.i feel that this type of component should not fail with only 52000 miles.
Due to the belt being too tight when assembled, the crankshaft broke while driving, caused loss power steering and braking system, may have caused an accident. .et.
The front engine mount was replaced, also vehicle was overheating possibly due to faulty thermostat.
Wife driving, went to accelerate, lost power, could not stop vehicle; had vehicle towed to dealership, mechanic checked under hood; informed ownerit was a broken crankshaft andwould need new one.
While driving 30 mphvehicle stalled. Towed to repair shop.crankshaft had broken, and needed to be replaced.
The crankshaft broke, without warning.
Dt*:the contact stated the engine stalled and would not restart after reversing out of a driveway.the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was put in drive prior to the stalling.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the end of the crankshaft snapped off and the engine needed to be replaced.updated 9/20/2006 -
Oil filter on the 1995 mercury villager was damaged twice. On 1/12/2002, my wife went into the parking lot at h.e.b at the corner of el camino real and bay area blvd. My wife felt the bottom of the van scrape the ground as she went over a small paved hill at the entrance to the parking lot. When she got out of the van, she noticed the oil was leaking real bad. She called a tow truck to take the van tokar king at 507 el dorado. The mechanic informedus that if my wife had driven the van any further, the engine would have burned up. On 3/13/2002 my son was driving to the christian renewal center at 1515 hughes rd, in dickinson tx. When he drove over some speed bumps at the entrance to the center. The oil filter scraped one of the bumps, and the engine check light came on. Again he immediately stopped the engine and called for a tow truck from his cell phone. The first time kar king charged me $104 to repair the damage, and the second time the only charged me $72.85, because they fell sorry for me. Their phonenumber is 281-280-8174 if you need to verify.
While driving at 45 mph crankshaft broke, causing the vehicle to lose power.
When driiving at 35 mph and without prior warningengine camshaft cracked,causing vehicle tolose power.
Engine crankshaft broke, causing failure of engine.please provide further information.
Crankshaft snaped off agearin turning belt, contacted an independent mechanic, who said that they have never seen something like this.
Engine failure due to crankshaft failure.
This vehicle has been experiencing the same problem as recall 00v419.002/ tank vent hose.had problem fixed, but problemis still occurring.the gas smell that comes into the interior of the vehicle was possibly caused by fuel leak. Timing and drive belts failed.
Pulling onto road when engine began chugging & then stalled. Able to restart & it chugged & stalled again. Parked vehicle 1/2 hour, slow starting. Foot on brake to reverse & vehicle stalled. Tried restarting & stalled again. Vehicle towed to mechanic. Was informed gas had leaked on & over the engine.
Engine cut off while driving due to broken crankshaft.
While driving at 25 mph speed, the engine went dead without warning. Towed the car to a service garage, south river automotive repair llc, 178 hillside ave., soth river, nj 08882. The mechanic found crankcase snapped off at the harmonic balancer. The mechanic stated that the only way this could happen is due to faulty and defective materials.
Broken crankshaft d/t metal fatigue.
The vehicle caught on fire.
Timing chain snapped causing extensive damage to engine. Mjs
Timing belt failure. In addition, windshield washer pump failed while driving in snow, fluid would not come out, making it impossible to clear winshield.alsodriver's mirror malfunctioned. In addition, while driving on slippery roads at about 20 mph, spun out of control 3 times and ended up on the shoulder of the opposite side of the road. Finally, vehicle pulled to the right after an alignment and new tires.
Engine rod broke and went through the oil pan.
Crankshaft broke, and there was a sudden loss of power.vehicle was in motion at the time of intermittent loss of power and a knocking sound was heard indicating the crankshaft had broken.*jg
While drivingpower was decreasing and finally vehicle stalled out in an intersection due tocrankshaft breaking.dealer replaced whole engine.
Sudden failure of engine.diagnosed as broken crankshaft and needed complete replacement.
There are pieces of carbon, clogging up the motor,and causingvehicle to shutdown while driving.
I was driving home from work one evening in the rain.the engine started sputtering and then stalled.i coasted to the side of the road since i didn't have any power for the steering or brakes.i noticed smoke coming from then engine compartment and thought i overheated the engine until i could smell the smoke entering the passenger compartment.i left the van and got about 50 yards before calling the police.by the time the emergency crews arrived, the engine compartment was engulfed in flames.the insurance company estimated the damage at $13000 but paid substantially less than that to write off the vehicle as a total loss.i am still without explanation about the cause of the fire.i have contacted ford recently since i am concerned that this may be a safety issue for other mercury villager owners.
While driving in residential neighborhood it felt likevehicle was losing power. Pulled over and the vehicle stopped. Contacted dealer.
When drivingduring hot weather conditions at 70 mph engine began to stall, and shutdown.dealer has been contacted.eventhough the problem occured on three different occasions, the dealer's diagnosis could not determine the cause.
Engine failed and replaced.
On two separate occaisions while traveling at about 70mph in high heat conditions above 90 degrees, my car simply stalled out.just stopped running and i had to coast to a stop.luckily there was no accident.later after cooling off it started right up.in the july 2000 incident i did stop by a dealership but they had no idea what was the problem since it started right up.are there other report of this happening to other mercury villager owners.is this similar to the situation in calif?
Engine piston beat the head causing complete engine failure while driving, consumer is unable to buy new engine from ford as they will charge surcharge.*mjs
I would appreciate being contacted by someone to discuss further.i have 9 other concerns, but my computer makes it difficult at times to complete certain sections.i would like to further discuss to see if in your professional opinion i have a valid case as far as a lemon car is concerned. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: )
Drivers seatbelt has stopped working for the 3rd time, it was replaced in february and april of 2001, it was replaced twice in may 2001 and is being replaced again at this time. Burned out motor is the cause.consumer states check engine light comes on at time when driving but does not stay on and molding on driver side is loose.*yd
Mfr recall # 96m89 there are not enough holesto let the oil go through the vehicle which causes the piston slap to malfunction, and eventually the engine will seize while driving which may cause an accident.please provide further information.
While driving, the check engine light would come on, it was determined that the vacuum line to egr was broken.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While drivingvehicle cut off and did not start back up.consumer tried to restart vehicle, and the car did nothing.manufacturer was contacted, and they stated car was not under warranty. Replace engine.* yh
While driving, the check engine light would come on, it was determined that the vacuum line to egr was broken.
Check engine light is illuminated at all times except when vehicle is at the dealership.
This engine was known to be defective when sold to me.
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. Motor failed caused by "lack" of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. Rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. Told nothing wrong but it continues.
Check engine light has come on intermitantly for since purchased.fuel injectors are repeatedly cleaned.car has idled rough. Now check engine light will not go off.dealer states power control module failed and is the reason for previous problems.
When it is cold outsideautomobile will not keep running after it is put in gear.when it is finally in gear,it has no power.front brakes are noisy,belts replaced, vehicle screeches when running.despite replacements and repairs for all these problems, they still exist. *ml
Consumer states engine belts have been replaced each year since ownership of vehicle.
When you come to a complete or almost complete stop, there is gas fumes coming from the engine compartment.this is a very strong gas odor!as long as you are moving you can't smell it.my concern is possible vehicle fire.i think the problem is still there while moving but you just can't smell it.a friend of mine has the same problem with his 95 villager.
I would appreciate being contacted by someone to discuss further.i have 9 other concerns, but my computer makes it difficult at times to complete certain sections.i would like to further discuss to see if in your professional opinion i have a valid case as far as a lemon car is concerned. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: )
Theres a smell of fumes coming from somewhere invehicle.
Defective emission system , a bolt was broken and sheared off.
Strong gas vapor was entering vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer and was informed of corroded vapor return line. Dealer replaced itat the cost to consumer. Believed this was a defective part and to be looked into.
Both left and right exhaust manifold studs failed.the left exhaust manifold and all studs were replaced 09/16/99, 51,590 mileage.this is the second failure of the left exhaust manifold studs.
Exhaust fumes entering into vehicle.
Consumer has takenvehicle todealer numerous times for smelling gas at vents.dealer has changedhose and tried other remedies,smell was overwhelming inside vehicle.cosuemr received a recall00v419002 /manufacturer's recall 00s59 andwill take itto dealer to see if it will repair problem.consumer please add vin.
Recall 00v419002, contacted dealer who informed consumer there were no parts available from ford. No date given when parts were due at dealer.
Ea00014;fuel tank vent hose leakage: when filling up the fuel tank, fuel would leak from the vent hose once the tank was filled completely. Owner replaced the hose, the protective cover and two clamps himself. These parts were brought at the dealership.the keyless entery does not unlock the door from out side.
While in driving smells gas due to defective fuel tank vent hose.
Strong fuel smell inside vehicle when turning on air conditioner or heater. Took vehicleto dealer 3 times. Replaced solenoid and canister. Itdid not remedy problem.
Inside of vehicle there is a strong smell of gasoline. It occurs at refueling, stopping, driving, regardless of gas tank level. It was repaired once (in 2000) gas vent line recall, however it continued and is getting worse.
Fuel vapors were inpassenger's compartment.dealership examinedvehicle, and madenecessary repairs.vehicle was affected by recall 00v419002. But,consumer was informed thatrepair work was unrelated to this campaign.conumer states fule lines were leaking at fuel rail, threr was also leak under vehicle which was determined to be power steering leak from a hose.
Recall 00v419002/ manufacturer's recall 00s59/ fuel tank vent hose.dealership refused to repair recall defect as stated in tletter, they wanted to inspect vehicle, and if needed they will replacepart. Fordmotor company has been contacted.
Consumer received recall 00v419002 forfuel ine vent hosein beginning of february, 2001.has contacted dealer and made appointments. Went toacton mercury dealer on route 2a in acton ,ma twice,but was told there were no parts available to perform recall repairs.in meantimerecall was not being done in timely manner, andconsumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.
Recall 00v419002 there are fuel smells/ terrible odors coming through.a manufacturer'srecall 179, and the problem still exists.
!!!emergency alert!!!nhtsa recall no. 00v419002 mfg. No 00s59b presents additional, more serious risk of injury and explosion.my wife and i commute our children 30 miles to school (2 hours ave. Daily). She primarily drives the villager.in february of this year she developed serious tingling and numbness throughout her extremities including facial, foot and hand supersensitivity.the condition grew worse as the months passed.we spent may and june with doctors performing mris and nerve conduction tests to rule out ms or other neuropathy.until last week we were clueless.for about a year we began noticing faint gasoline smells in the cabin of our villager.the were mild at first.they became more intense in january of 2001.several months ago we got the notice of the referrenced recall regarding the fuel vent line.we eventually had the recall work scheduled for july 2, 2001.after returning to our ford repair shop at the end of the day on the 2nd, we were told to come back on the 9th because a new motor was needed per another recall, and that both would be done at the same time. We delivered the vehicle to ford on the 9th.by circumstances it was not finished until the 17th.by about the 16th, (1 week being without the vehicle) my wife noticed remarkable improvement in her syptoms.this gave me cause to investigate possible connection to the recall.my determination is that in addition to risk of gas spillage due to the cracked vent hose, gasoline fumes can enter the cabin if the airconditioning or heat is on the "max" position which causes a vaccuum in the cabin.this vaccuum draws gas fumes through the cabin wall near the gas fuel vent.we have had medical bills in the many thousands. My wife cannot drive the vehicle as she can smell the gas in the upholstery.and, this could be an "explosion" hazard rather than just a "fire" hazard.this needs immediate attention and warning to the public!!!!!!!!
Intermittently cruise control will deactivate by itself. Dealer has been notified.cruise control deactivates only at higher elevations.the vehicle has fuel vapor lock problem on hot days and long drives.
1) heater: almost caused elec. Fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) abs failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. Lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.
Consumer receivedrecall00v419002/manufacturer'srecall 00s59fuel tank vent hose.dealer will not havepart available for a few months.consumer was having a strong gas odor oninside & outside ofvehicle. Smell was so strong that windows could be rolled down in summer time.bath automotive group inbath, ny. Phone number 607-776-6000.
Catalytic converter defective by design, tsb issued in may,1996.vehicle has an ongoing smell of sulfur.doctor has advised atshmatic child not to be in vehicle at any time.
I was getting a check engine code for a long time although the problem was difficult to solve. Finally, i read on the internet that the egr bpt hose (about 2 inches long) was the common cause of this light to come on and off. When i finally got a mechanic to check, the hose had totally rotted away. If this is such a big problem, then ford should be fixing them. Also, the clamps to my flex tube and catalytic converter are rusted away and gone! i live in the southeast...shouldn't have been a problem.
Consumer states that the vehicle has very strong fuel smell filter box replaced twice, but vehicle still has odor . Ts
I was getting a check engine code for a long time although the problem was difficult to solve. Finally, i read on the internet that the egr bpt hose (about 2 inches long) was the common cause of this light to come on and off. When i finally got a mechanic to check, the hose had totally rotted away. If this is such a big problem, then ford should be fixing them. Also, the clamps to my flex tube and catalytic converter are rusted away and gone! i live in the southeast...shouldn't have been a problem.
How many catalytic converters are in this vehicle?
Consumercomplained aboutintermittent gas fumes since january 2001. A recall was issued for this problem andvehicle was repaired. Yet, vehicle was still experiencing the same problem.
I was getting a check engine code for a long time although the problem was difficult to solve. Finally, i read on the internet that the egr bpt hose (about 2 inches long) was the common cause of this light to come on and off. When i finally got a mechanic to check, the hose had totally rotted away. If this is such a big problem, then ford should be fixing them. Also, the clamps to my flex tube and catalytic converter are rusted away and gone! i live in the southeast...shouldn't have been a problem.
Always have a gas odor in the car
I was getting a check engine code for a long time although the problem was difficult to solve. Finally, i read on the internet that the egr bpt hose (about 2 inches long) was the common cause of this light to come on and off. When i finally got a mechanic to check, the hose had totally rotted away. If this is such a big problem, then ford should be fixing them. Also, the clamps to my flex tube and catalytic converter are rusted away and gone! i live in the southeast...shouldn't have been a problem.
Both exhaust manifold leaking.spoke with four different lincoln/nissan dealerships, all said this was a chronic problem with that year villagers.sliding rattled from day of purchase, several trips to dealership could not find source of noise.have ignored since.rear hatch lock mechanism occasionally does not latch and makes grinding noise.request all applicable technical bulletins.
Ifold is warping, causing bolts to shear off.mechanic says this is a common problem and obviously a defect in the parts.
1995 mercury villager bought used in july 2004, with 70,000 miles. Exhaust noise started 2 months later. Mechanic informed me that it's a well known problem with all of these vehicles -- the exhaust manifold bolts break. Such a common problem and so well known, yet there's no recall???!?!??! who is looking out for the consumer?
My 1995 mercury villager van that i purchased 02-08-2004 (used, as is) from ace auto sales in mobile al. Caught on fire on a long bridge going over water to take my friend to work it shut down on us while we were going at least 65mphthe van started smoking we pulled over jumped out and it exploded 3 times fire was shooting from up under the hood my friend struggled to my baby out of the van by that time it exploded again, they had to duck down because moter oil was shooting outthey could have been killed, they could have fell over the bridge!!!! we had to call the fire departmen by the time they got there the fire was out my friend got burnt trying to put it out we had to because the fire had spread under the van because of the oil, the ground was on fire , i payed $1500 dwn and $200 a month for 2 1/2 months and i have no car the dealer doesn't care that we could have been killed and he doesn't care that im a single parent with 5 childrenages 9 months to 14yrs and one is disabledthey offerd no help they took my money thats not easy to come up with when you have kids and ran with it im a poor young woman trying to make it and because of the as is law i get shafted what am i suppose to do i cant even take my sick daughter to the doctor she had a stroke when she was 7yrs shes 10 now and shes has a trache and is in and out of a wheel chair she cant use her left side of her body. I seen on the internet that the mercury villarger had some recalls what im i going to do like i said im a struggling woman .trying to raise her kids how am i going to get them to school .
While driving exhaust was extremely noisy, dealer determined 2 studs used to attach exhaust manifold had broken. Replacement engine with 50000 miles.
Exhaust manifold warped/sheered two bolts into the engine block, causingsmoke to go into the vehicle when turning vehicle on or coming to a complete stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer offered to fix the vehicle at a cost of 1,700.
Exhaust manifold bolt is broken, and causing exhaust leakage, dealer is not aware of the problem. When accelleratingloud noise sounds heard.problem stills exists.
Exhaust manifold studs broken.i found it when i wanted to replace the exhaust manifold gasket.in canada, they have worked aout a fix for the studs broking with ford why can't we this fixed for free.
The first retaining nut fell off in 1999, now the threaded studs are snapping, causing exhaust fume leaks.
The consumer began to hear exhaust noises and smelled exhaust gases in the passenger compartment.the mechanic advised the consumer that the exhaust manifold stud(s) were broken.the total bill would have been approximately $1,000.through the internet, the consumer determined that this was a common problem with the vehicle.ford informed the consumer that it wasn't their problem as the vehicle was out of warranty and was not a part of recall.the exhaust gases leaked at the engine. *sc
My 1995 mercury villager has a cracked exhaust manifold due tofaulty studs. This is a known problem. Where is the recall? to fix problem i have been quoted $1,500 from a dealer!
Exhaust manifold had been replaced bymercury dealer once ( cost $1500), now it crack again, it has been problem to many owner of this car.
Odor in the car when the air conditioning is on.high carbon monoxide levels in the car when the a/c is on.
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
A $700 component near passenger seat (2nd row) should not blow from electical surge, electrical short or the like.where is the fuse, or other protective device to prevent this from happening.at the dealer i was not shown damaged part nor do i really do not know if electical or fire damaged the blower unit.
Driver door lock control fails to lock or unlock 3 doors. Electrical short causing radio memory to clear.the rear ac/heater starts and stops when dash switch is in the "rear" position.
Driver door lock control fails to lock or unlock 3 doors. Electrical short causing radio memory to clear.the rear ac/heater starts and stops when dash switch is in the "rear" position.
When driving in cold weather, consumer states you can smell gas fumes in the cab. Cause is unknown.please provide any further information. Ts
Dt*:the contact stated during a state inspection the brake and running lights continually failed to illuminate.although, the bulbs were replaced six times the lights continued failing.the fuses were inspected, but were not the reason for the failures.there is a nhtsa recall, # 96v253003, regarding the tail lights.the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.update 3/9/2006 -
Rear brake lights did not illuminate due to metal holder separating from plastic housing prior to recall, recall repairs refusedby manufacturer, no reason given to consumer.(96v253) and (96v-253.001).
Rear brakes lights fail continually.
Consumer has received an recall letter saying to bring vehicle in to be inspected. Manufacturer recall #mn-96s61, nhtsa #96v253003. Dealer does not have parts.
Rear brake light socket overheated and the contact pointsmelted, separating the contacts from the surface.
Recall on brake lights--even after repairs, still didn't work correctly.
The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut.consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.
Brake light lamps are not working properly.
Brakes lights failed, recall on other vin#'s, however consumers van does not qualify.
The headlight lens fogged up and do not provide proper lighting at night.
Recall 96v- 253.001; the heat from the rear lamp socket, causing the socket to lose its tension and the socket to move. The rear lamp becomesinoperable without warning.manufacturer stateshas no knowledge of the recall.
When driving the brakes don't come on and when turning on the headligh don't come on. Consumer had brake lights fixed five times, and the right side works whenever it wants to. The dealer can't determine the problem.
Faulty tail light connection.
Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors.in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck.
Consumer received a recall letter forrear lamps and sockets.the consumer stated that since receiving the letter, the parts have been unavailable.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.recall number 96v253003.
Recall repair (96v-253) not completed due to lack of parts, tail light lamp. Mjs
The left rear lamp wouldn't work when coming to a stop.consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and they told them that the piece of metal that connects lamp to the socket had separated. Dealer did replace,but it keeps falling apart.
Received recall notice 96v253003. Took vehicle on appointed day. After arriving was informed parts were sold, and owner would be notified when parts became available again. Owner has not heard anything.
Received recall notice 96v253003, concerning tail lights.called at least 2 dealers & each dealer said they had no parts at that time. Manufacturer did not send parts to either dealer as of yet.
Driver's side tail light does not come on. Dealer is aware of the problem.dealer stated to consumer that van was not included in recall #96v253003, rear lamp socket .dealer not able to correct free of charge.
Rear lamp socket may not illuminate becausemetal can inlamp socket moves or separates form plastic socket housing. Please provide further information.
Neither the front or rear turn signals work, making it hard to make a turn while in traffic. Dealer has been contacted. Rear signals fixed via recall, front fixed at owner's expense. *ml
Failure of the turn signal lights, lights do not work.tt
Vehicle has a fuel leakage problem. Fuel leaks from a hose that connects to engine. Dealer stated thatproblem had nothing to do withrecall onvillager. .
When first starting up vehicle there is a strong odor of gas fumes. Gas smells raw.
Check engine light has come on intermitantly for since purchased.fuel injectors are repeatedly cleaned.car has idled rough. Now check engine light will not go off.dealer states power control module failed and is the reason for previous problems.
Strong odor of gasoline fumes inside the vehicle, intermittent problem.tt
Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes
There is a very strong smell of gas inside vehicle. Consumer has gotten sick from smell before. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything about it.
This problem of raw fuel smell occurs mainly in the winter months but has occured in the summer on occasion.the van has been to the dealer approx. 10 times for this problem.this condition has caused me to leave the vehicle outside garage when it occurs for fear of the fuel vapors and hot water heater and furnace.mercury cannot find out what the problem is.they have fixed several items thinking it was fixed, but to no avail.my wife has been driving twice in a snow storm when the condition occured.she had to roll down the windows to get fresh air, if she would have been stranded on the road, no telling what she would have done.mercury has been advised of the problem and has put our vehicle under extended warranties to cover the problem when it occurs.also, they have offered us a $1000.00 voucher for the purchase of another mercury vehicle.the voucher is not the answer, nor is the extended warranty.this condition could prove to have long term health effects on my now 4yo daughter and my wife as fuel odors (benzene)is cancer causing.my family has been exposed to abnormal amounts of these products. This problem needs to be fixed for the sake of the safety of the families that depend on these vehicles.i noticed that there are several complaints logded and 1 tsb issued by mercury in regards to a fuel cap needing sealed (which they have done and wasnt the problem!)thank you for your attention in this matter.
The van started to sputter and the engine cut out while driving on the highway at 60 mph.i managed to coast to the side of the highway and notice smoke entering the passenger compartment.the smoke didn't smell like steam from overheating but a thick black smoke.i moved a safe distance from the van and contacted the police and fire department.the engine compartment burst into flames by the time the fire department arrived.the van was a total loss and the estimated damage was $13000.the insurance company wrote off the vehicle and only paid $9000.i suspect the problem of fuel vapours (appears to be common in the mercury villager) in the engine compartment were ignited by a spark from the plug wires from rain entering the engine compartment at highway speed.the dealer had replaced the fuel filler gasket under a recall a month earlier.
While starting vehicle noticed a strongfuel smell inside vehicle . Dealer has been notified, and can't duplicate the problem.please provide further information.
Keep smelling gas-repair shop can't find out the problem.
Strong fuel smell inside vehicle when turning on air conditioner or heater. Took vehicleto dealer 3 times. Replaced solenoid and canister. Itdid not remedy problem.
Consumerstates that everytime she turns on the heather their is astrong smell of gasoline in the vehicle.vehicle is been taken to the dealer a few times for repair but problem still persist.nlm
Strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle.
Strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment while refueling. Also abs brakes lock up/failin panic stop.
I own a 1995 mercury villager.i purchased the vehicle from a used car dealer.since i purchased this vehicle three years ago, i have had a recurrent problem with smelling gas fumes in the passenger compartment of the van.i have taken the van to a ford dealership, an independent mechanic, a chevrolet dealership, and an independent service station.no one seems to be able to locate the source of the gas smell.i am concerned about my safety and the safety of my children.gas fumes are volatile, and if they are strong enough for me to detect the odor, then i feel the van is unsafe to drive.i have tried several times to have the problem repaired, but no one seems able to detect the source of the problem.i have contacted ford motor company directly, but i received very little information from them.i have read several complaints on the internet of other vehicle owners with the same problem.i have read where other vehicle owners have contacted ford motor company regarding this problem.when i called ford, they told me they had received no other complaints of this type.i feel there is a problem that should be investigated.my main concern is the safety issue of driving a defective vehicle.
Strong odor of gas due to fuel leak. *dh
Gas fumes have been entering vehicle. No recall cited.
Gasoline fumes inside passenger compartment.*tw
Strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment. Problem comes and goes. Mechanics do not know why. I called the dealer but they (3037611560) stated that my vehicle's vin number wasn't among those recalled for the same problem.
Fuel leaks between the fuel pump and the engine, causing fuel to smell inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced the fuel pump and the fuel filler which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
When the engine is turned on there is a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. It is unbearable when the heater is on. *mjs
Gas line leakvery strong gas smell in car. Ts
Gas smell and leak on the engine neoprine lines connecting to fuel injection track clamps coming loosevery dangerous!dt
Fuel hose clamps have relaxed and cannot be reached to tighten; only leaks when cold.
Strong odor of gasoline in passenger compartment.happens intermittently, maybe every week or two.odor comes in through air vents; originates in engine compartment.(stopped and checked under hood; it was dark so i didn't see anything "wet" with gasoline, but the odor was very strong.)originally contacted nhtsa about (apparently unrelated) gas odor when filling tank.
I periodically smell gas, inside and out, moving or not.
Fuel hose rotted and began to leak gas at alarming rate.
The filler pipe vent hose failed prior to recall notice, the consumer request reimbursement but was only reimbursed for the parts not the labor, gas line was also aged and sweating causing gas fumes when using the defroster.nlm
Car was stopped at a traffic signal and engine quit.the fuel cutoff switch tripped for no apparent reason.there was no accident and no bumps.also have noticed past fuel smell when tank is filled to top of gas .
Bad fuel smell when starting van in cold weather.problem identical to consumer complaint number 724864.
Consumer smelled fuel inside vehicle.dealer found fuel linesneeded to be replaced.
Vehicle parked, started engine and fuel started pouring out from underengine compartment. Dealer replacedcracked fuel line.
There is a fuel smell in passenger compartment when it is cold, leak was traced to a gas line that runs on back side of the engine.
This caused gasoline to spray onto hot engine which could have caused a fire.
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
Fuel leaks between the fuel pump and the engine, causing fuel to smell inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced the fuel pump and the fuel filler which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
The fuel pump is not able to keep a continuous pressure of fuel to the injectors; fuel backtracks to the gas tank.the fuel pump had been emitting a whine for several months prior to failure.
Villager would not start up initially.when checked by dealership, the dealer stated that the fuel pump was unable to deliver constant fuel pressure to the engine and needed replacing. Owner is having fuel pump replaced.
We purchased this car with 30,000 miles on it.this is the second fuel pump failure/replacement.
Whenever filling up the gas tank fumes are getting into the vehicle due to a leak.
After starting the car, particularity in colder weather, there is a strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment.upon engine inspection, there is a noticeable gasoline "wetness" under the fuel injector.a number of visits to a local dealer in white plains produced "we smell it but cannot find it" response.new clamps on the rubber house under the fuel injector where "wetness" was observed did not prevent the problem.the problem appears progressive.currently (one year later), the smell of fuel is constant. *nlm
Fuel odor inside passanger compartment due to fuel line leak on fuel injector railsevere fire hazard bad placement of rubber fuel line.!!!!!
Hose replaced but still strong fuel smell but intermittent.no new leak found.
There have been 2 fuel hose failures and 1 recent hose recall.i believe there was either a defective purchase of fuel lines or defective specifications for the early 95 model.the 1st failure was for porosity where the fuel seeped through the hose when it was cold but sealed after warmup.the company was notified but declined.i have a copy of the letter sent.the most recent failure was a 1/16 th hole in the line to the fuel injector.the engine compartment was bathed in 10 gallons of gas over 7 miles before stopping to investigate the odor.there was also a recall for the filler tank hose due to defective material.i suspect the defective material or spec was used for all fuel lines in the early 95 model.
Fuel tankwas leaking. Fuel. There was an o-ring thatwas causing this leak. Alsothere was fuel tank filler hose recall onvehicle. But consumer was informed bymanufacturer that leakwas the result of 2 separate defects.
Strong smell of raw fuel in passenger compartment with the heater running in cold or cool weather
A srtong odor of gasoline can be detected in the passenger compartment shortly after the engine is started.this gas odor remains whenever the car is stopped and the windows are up.the odor is not as strong when the car is moving after the initial odor is depleted by lowering the window.
Fuel odor inside passanger compartment due to fuel line leak on fuel injector railsevere fire hazard bad placement of rubber fuel line.!!!!!
While driving could smell fuel odorinside of vehicle.stopped andlooked under hood, and sawfuel leakage coming fromfeed line onfuel injection.
The contact owns a 1995 mercury villager.while idling, the contact smelled fuel in the passenger compartment coming from the front vents.the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed.the current mileage was 163,000 and failure mileage was 155,000.updated 02-14-08. The consumer stated a recall had been issued in 2001, for the same problem she experienced, however her vehicle identification number was not included. Updated .
Dt:caller said there is a recall on her year, make, and model but not on her vehicle. The recall #00v419002, fuel tank vent hose leakage. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer said her vehicle is not included in the recall. Caller has been having this problem for about a year. She said it is getting worse. Caller was never contacted about recall.
The consumer called the dealer to have recall 00v-419 performed but was told it would be 3 months before the part would be available.nlm
Dt*:the contact stated the smell of gasoline is often present inside the vehicle.there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v419002, regarding the fuel tank assembly.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the vehicle was not taken for inspection or repair.
Whenfuel tank is filled fuel spews fromtop oftank. Dealer has been notified.
After the vehicle has been driven there is a strong odor of gas coming from under the van on the driver's side.also after filling the tank, there is a strong odor of gas inside the van.we have tried replacing the fuel cap, but it didn't resolve the problem.
When traveling consumer noticed a fuel odor within the passenger's compartment when the heat was used. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details,ea99015.
Consumer received recall notification (00v419002) consumer was told by manufacturer customer service center that recall could be performed at a particuler dealership, but when consumer arrived at this particuler dealership he was told that this recall was not performed there, after speaking with a manager consumer was advised that part was not in stock and it would have to be ordered, and once it came in he would be notified as of 4/11/01 consumer still has not heard anything from dealership.
This vehicle has been experiencing the same problem as recall 00v419.002/ tank vent hose.had problem fixed, but problemis still occurring.the gas smell that comes into the interior of the vehicle was possibly caused by fuel leak. Timing and drive belts failed.
The dealer had no parts available to perform recall 00v-419 despite the fact that the consumer called several times prior to the repair date to make sure they were available.nlm
Consumer received recall notice00v419002 and scheduled appointment at dealership for march 5, 2001.dealer rescheduled service for march 13, 2001.consumer went in for appointment today, and was told no parts were available.please provide any additional information.
The consumer has been experiencing problems withfuel tank assembly. During the winter vehicle gives off a raw fuel smell.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Wnen fuel tank is filledgasoline spills from gas tank.consumer smelled gasoline early on, and notifieddealership.
The fuel odor was corrected prior to recall notice 00v-419, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
The filler pipe vent hose failed prior to recall notice, the consumer request reimbursement but was only reimbursed for the parts not the labor, gas line was also aged and sweating causing gas fumes when using the defroster.nlm
During winter months, passenger compartment develops strong gas odor on occasion.sometimes related to after refueling the van.ford service could find nothing wrong with fuel system.
Fuel tank cracked and leaked, which could have caused a fire if source of ignition/ fumes and odor entered into the vehicle.
On cold mornings, when the vehicle is being started up, there is a raw fuel smell coming through vents, consumer states it has sometimes occured in warm weather, dealer resealed all injectors and repaired lines at rail connection, there was an injector leaking also a leak at the fuel line and rail connection, however one month later the odor has returned.
The vehicle was serviced for a gas smell problem prior to recall on fuel system. The consumer was requesting refund of the repair cost from the manufacturer, consumer states the gas smell still exists.
Dt*:the contact stated there was an odor of gas in the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined there were cracks in the vent hose.there is a nhtsa recall, # 00v419002, regarding the tank assembly.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
Consumer states that after the recall was repaired vapor fumes continued to enter into the passenger compartment. The vehicle was repaired at: kimball ford in cedartown, ga 770-748-3673. Please provide additional information.nlm
The vehicle was serviced for a gas smell problem prior to recall on fuel system. The consumer was requesting refund of the repair cost from the manufacturer, consumer states the gas smell still exists.
On cold mornings, when the vehicle is being started up, there is a raw fuel smell coming through vents, consumer states it has sometimes occured in warm weather, dealer resealed all injectors and repaired lines at rail connection, there was an injector leaking also a leak at the fuel line and rail connection, however one month later the odor has returned.
The contact owns a 1995 mercury villager.in february of 2001, the fuel system was replaced because it was leaking gasoline.on august 8, 2007, she noticed fuel leaking from her vehicle while parked in the driveway.the leaking continued until the fuel level was lower than the filler tube.the vehicle is currently at the dealer and they stated that the fuel system needed to be replaced again.safety recall number 00v419002 (fuel system: gasoline: storage: tank assembly) does not apply to the vehicle.the powertrain was unknown.the current mileage was 87,829 and failure mileage was 43,441.
When driving vehiclemakes a very loud humming noise, and lets off a strong gas odor. Odor caused consumer to get headaches.please provide any further information.
Fuel tankwas leaking. Fuel. There was an o-ring thatwas causing this leak. Alsothere was fuel tank filler hose recall onvehicle. But consumer was informed bymanufacturer that leakwas the result of 2 separate defects.
Ie99006, a defective fuel filler tube cracked and caused a fuel leak and fumes to enter into the vehicle, which may cause a fire if a source of ingnition is present.please provide further information.
While driving can smell very strong gas coming from inside ofvehicle. Consumer feels this is very unsafe. Took to dealer and they said it was the filler tube.
When fuel tank is filled up fumes began to fill the passenger's compartment dealer has been contacted.
Fuel leaks between the fuel pump and the engine, causing fuel to smell inside the vehicle. Dealer replaced the fuel pump and the fuel filler which did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
In very high temperatures, my van stalls and eventually splatters and quits. This has happened on three ocassions with my wife and once with me and because it stalls, the steering gets really hard and almost caused me to run intoanother vehicle at a stop light.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the consumer can strongly smell chemical fumes inside the vehicle, dealer notified.ph
The contact owns a 1995 mercury villager. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted strong fuel fumes from outside and inside the vehicle. The smell was affecting the contact while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v419002 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
There is a very bad fuel smell inside the van!
Driver door lock control fails to lock or unlock 3 doors. Electrical short causing radio memory to clear.the rear ac/heater starts and stops when dash switch is in the "rear" position.
Driver door lock control fails to lock or unlock 3 doors. Electrical short causing radio memory to clear.the rear ac/heater starts and stops when dash switch is in the "rear" position.
Whiledriving passenger's sliding door when locked opens unexpectedly.dealer is not willing to help.please provide further information.
My sliding door latch on my 1995 mercury villager pops open when i am driving!!! i am afraid my child will fall out and i will sue mercury for a great deal of money.*la
Faulty door latch, causing passenger to fall out of vehicle/injury.
Consumer stated lock on door keeps locking, if opened or closed, the door vehicle locks automatically, contacted ford and they are sending out a form for consumer to fill out. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs on the locks.
The side door pops open to the 2nd latch at varying speeds even if the doors are locked.ithas popped open at 5mph and at 70 mph.a bump or jiggle is all it takes to open.the indicator light comes on and you can hear excess road noise.it has onlyonce opened past the second catch in the lock.that was at highway speeds.it makes no difference whether the door is locked or unlocked.appears to be affected by road surfaces.
The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut.consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.
While driving the vehicle, the passenger slider opens and the door is ajar.this happened repeatedly over several months.it cost me over $200 to replace the front and rear latches on the vehicle. Ifelt that this was a safety issue and i shouldn't have to pay for the defective parts or labor.
The sliding door on the van pops open when the vehicle hitsa bump. Dealer has not seen.
The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut.consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.
The paint is cracked on the hood, unknown what month, about 1997. We never had it fixed.drivers door seatbelt stays in the running position, it won't move forward, but it makes a loud motor noise, unknown what month, since about 1999. We never had it fixed.the seat belt on the right next to the middle seat fell off. We told the dealer. They ordered one. We went back about a month later they said it was too late to fix it. The transmission went out in about may of 1998, at about 120,000 miles. We had it rebuilt. It went out again about a yr later. We can't afford to have it rebuilt again right now. So it sits.in jul or aug of 1998, the motor went out. We were driving down the highway, and it started knocking, then quit. Also on christmas eve of 1997, we were going down the road and the thing sounded like all the rods were knocking. The temp gauge said it was over heating. We paid a guy $100 to bring it from edmore, mi to battle creek, mi. The next day we went out and started it, and it was fine.our tail lights also went out, the ford dealer fixed them. So needless to say, i will never buy a mercury again. If i had wanted a nissan, i would have bought a nissan.i have a 1976 ford chateau club wagon, over 250,000 miles. It has only had to have a transmission at about 240,000 miles. So i guess i am saying this villager is a lemon.thank you for listening, dawn green
I believe that the transmissions installed in many of the ford and mercury minivans are unsafe.after speaking to several independents and transmission repair facilities i was told over and over again that it was surprising if the transmissions (of foreign mfg) lasted for 80,000 miles.i was told by my local dealer that to replace the transmission would cost $4,200.00!!i thought they were kidding!but he was dead serious and told me that it was a very expensive repair.the cheapest price i have been "quoted" is $3,000.00.surely that will escalate when the final repair bill is prepared.i believe that there are many people that have also been victims of these sub-standard components.i would like ford motor to be notified and if possible a full scale investigation to see if as many people as i think have been horrified to learn about the premature failure and subsequent cost are out there!
Transmission failed for following gears: reverse, 2nd gear, and overdrive. Also there is a recall for the nissan quest van for the cylinodes however, mercury-ford has not issued a recall and the mercury villager and the nissan quest are both manufactured by ford. Please check to see if there should be a recall on the transmission for this van as well as the cylinodes.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission.the consumer is having problems with shifting intodifferent gears.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Defective part within transmission is causing the vehicle to become inoperative, will not go into gear,which could result in an accident.
Spring let loose in transmission slipped and chewed up gears in the transmission.
When it is cold outsideautomobile will not keep running after it is put in gear.when it is finally in gear,it has no power.front brakes are noisy,belts replaced, vehicle screeches when running.despite replacements and repairs for all these problems, they still exist. *ml
Lost reverse gear on transmission. Took to the nearest transmission shop. Owner said a piece had broken apart in the transmission, wearing a groove in the reverse cylinder. The transmission was full of metal pieces. After a $2000 repair, ford tells me that they won't honor any work done at a none ford repair shop. I believe that this defect has been seen in other transmission failures in these vehicles.
No summary.*mjs
The van reverse transmission failed, transmission shop reported that 95% of villager and nissan quest riverse transmission failed. I think this is a manufacturer defect.
Sliding door window has popped out, falling inward ,hitting child on top of head which could have caused serious injuires. Dealer has replaced latch and fitting, but defect keeps reoccurring.also,transmission failed at 49,818 miles.
Transmission would not shift into reverse and check engine light came on when taken to dealership after one week they looked at it and said that a spring had come loose in the transmisson and hadmade the transmission slip and then chew up the gearsnumber 3 and 4and reversethat is why it went out and the fact that they said it was defectiveand not well lubricated in the transmissionthat was why it went out due to no neglecton my part . So i need someone to look at the whole picture and see i had my van serviced by the same people who did the transmission so i did the maintenance how ford told me to service it and i need a new transmission? and a spring went loose, and did all that damage to the van transmission ? i'm at there mercy of the dealership and then it 3 weeks to rebuildthe transmission? so they had the car 4 weeks one (month) the dealership is san diego auto collection of mission valley in san diego ca. (tiresize: 205r7015)( dot number:tire size: 205r7015 )
Intermittent speedometer problem required the replacement of the speed sensor and dropping the transmission to replace the gear that drives the speed sensor with no noticeable transmission problems.appearently, there was a misalignment in the transmission that had to be corrected to function with new speed sensor.the concern is that the correct speed is not measured.30 days after this repair, a dealership has diagnosed the current problem as being the transmission with the fix being a new transmission.the van is less than 5yrs old and has less than 48,000 miles.this appears to be a defective transmission or problem with the previous repair.the current problem was experienced while driving the van on 10/02/99.the van was coming to a stop for a traffic light.while the van was stopped, the engine raced, dropped as though it was going to die , and raced back to where it should be.the rpm gauge normally sits between 1 and .5 while the van is idleing.while at the traffic light the gauge raced above 1, dropped as though it was going to 0, and raced back to where it should be.the concern is that while the traffic light changed to green at the same time the engine raced, i simultaneously released the brake pedal.this caused the tires to squeal, grab, jerk, and thrust the van forward.this could potentially cause the van to be thrust forward into the rear of a vehicle in front of the van.the van would do this at every stop.also, the wife and two small children were stranded in the left turn lane of a very busy intersection and heavily traveled route in the tysons corner area of northern virginia/dc area.this produced a dangerous situation until the wife was able to turn off the ignition, restart the van, place the van in drive, and drive the van home eventually.at the intersection while encountering the problem, the wife pressed the accelerator causing the engine to race, but the van would not move.
When putting the vehicle in the park position, and taking the key out of ignition and getting out of the vehicle, the vehicle had jumped out of gear and the vehicle began rolling forward.this incident has happened twice.
Vehicle gear shift appears to go into park, however the transmission is not really in park, thus causing the vehicle to roll, possibly when no one is inside the vehicle.in addition, this condition can cause the driver to be stranded because the car will not restart due to it not being engaged in the park position.
Gear shift will indicate that vehicle is in park, but will actually be in reverse and roll away.this has happened twice.dealer has not seen vehicle. Consumer states that the two star head screws under the dash on the right side of the steering column backed off from their proper position, allowing the linkage and shifting indicator to move.
Vehicle gear shift appears to go into park, however the transmission is not really in park, thus causing the vehicle to roll, possibly when no one is inside the vehicle.in addition, this condition can cause the driver to be stranded because the car will not restart due to it not being engaged in the park position.
In 2000, the left cv boot cracked at 70,000 miles, requiring both the axle and boot to be replaced.now, the right cv boot has cracked at 87,425 miles, requiring the other boot and axle to be replaced.we are very concerned about the safety of this vehicle.we have never had to replace axles on any previous cars at all, and especially not before the odometer reached 100,000 miles.we are concerned that there might be a manufacturing defect causing these cracks.thank goodness we did not have an accident because of them. Each repair came to a costly $295.00, but we had no choice but to pay it.
Very strongsmelling gas fumes inside passenger compartment when heater is turned on. While driving the speed gauge will stop working and the check engine light will come on. Brakes make a grinding noise even after being replaced. Cv boot is leaking and cracked. Driver sideauto-seat belt sometimes fails to go up and down. Rear windshield wiper gets stuck in up positions when tring to use it.
Intermittent speedometer problem required the replacement of the speed sensor and dropping the transmission to replace the gear that drives the speed sensor with no noticeable transmission problems.appearently, there was a misalignment in the transmission that had to be corrected to function with new speed sensor.the concern is that the correct speed is not measured.30 days after this repair, a dealership has diagnosed the current problem as being the transmission with the fix being a new transmission.the van is less than 5yrs old and has less than 48,000 miles.this appears to be a defective transmission or problem with the previous repair.the current problem was experienced while driving the van on 10/02/99.the van was coming to a stop for a traffic light.while the van was stopped, the engine raced, dropped as though it was going to die , and raced back to where it should be.the rpm gauge normally sits between 1 and .5 while the van is idleing.while at the traffic light the gauge raced above 1, dropped as though it was going to 0, and raced back to where it should be.the concern is that while the traffic light changed to green at the same time the engine raced, i simultaneously released the brake pedal.this caused the tires to squeal, grab, jerk, and thrust the van forward.this could potentially cause the van to be thrust forward into the rear of a vehicle in front of the van.the van would do this at every stop.also, the wife and two small children were stranded in the left turn lane of a very busy intersection and heavily traveled route in the tysons corner area of northern virginia/dc area.this produced a dangerous situation until the wife was able to turn off the ignition, restart the van, place the van in drive, and drive the van home eventually.at the intersection while encountering the problem, the wife pressed the accelerator causing the engine to race, but the van would not move.
While driving at 30 mph heard engine rattling noise. Engine quit running and failed to restart. Towed to mechanic who determined crankshaft was broken. Mechanic said he has had 3 other broken crankshafts on same model vehicle with front wheel drive, transversely mounted engine, but no such problems seen when same engine is mounted with driveshaft to rear wheels.
Transmission gears worn due to broken gear.
Inmid to late 1995 my mother-in-law purchased this vehicle and later gave the auto to my wife and i. This vehicle has retractable shoulder belts. Several times, for no apparent reason the shoulder belt has quit working. I took the vehicle to babb ford in mid 2000.(june, i believe)on may 27,2001 i returned the auto to babb ford again for the same problem. I showed them my receipt from the year before and stated that i wasn't paying for another inertia switch that had been replaced the summer before.the mechanic"tinkered" with the wiring and found that when he disconnected a wire at the inertia switch, the system worked and it has not faltered since. He and/or the service manager contacted ford/mercuryand explained the situation to them and they were told that the situation could not happen. I'm here to tell you it did. My concern now is wether or not the fuel shut off portion of the inertia switch is funtional or if it is not. Ford/mercury has not gotten back with my dealer to tell them of any new information.
Electronic seat belt which comes across the shoulder and chest has malfunctioned. It makes a grinding noise, and the belt does not come across the shoulder any more. Took to dealer. Consumer states dealer replaced the seat belt 3 times in one year, still it is not working. *yd
Passenger's side lap seat belt has stopped working.it does not come out of the housing unit so that passenger can pull it overlap. Consumer has had it replaced twice, and it has done the same thing both times. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer's vehicle was hit fromrear while stopping, and collided withvehicle in front.lap belt forlast benched seat came loose during the accident. Belt was restraining a css that was tethered.child sustained minor injuries.
Upon closing door motorized belt caught finger on track, when made attempt to open door belt became inoperative, had to remove screws to retract belt
Seat belts: driver's seat belt is defective: dealer claims it needs a motor and they seem to have a problem getting it . The part has been on order since 4-10-97,and it hasn't been received yet.passenger side belt has been repaired, driver side is still defective. *ml
Middle seat belt failed.
Upon closing door motorized belt caught finger on track, when made attempt to open door belt became inoperative, had to remove screws to retract belt
The paint is cracked on the hood, unknown what month, about 1997. We never had it fixed.drivers door seatbelt stays in the running position, it won't move forward, but it makes a loud motor noise, unknown what month, since about 1999. We never had it fixed.the seat belt on the right next to the middle seat fell off. We told the dealer. They ordered one. We went back about a month later they said it was too late to fix it. The transmission went out in about may of 1998, at about 120,000 miles. We had it rebuilt. It went out again about a yr later. We can't afford to have it rebuilt again right now. So it sits.in jul or aug of 1998, the motor went out. We were driving down the highway, and it started knocking, then quit. Also on christmas eve of 1997, we were going down the road and the thing sounded like all the rods were knocking. The temp gauge said it was over heating. We paid a guy $100 to bring it from edmore, mi to battle creek, mi. The next day we went out and started it, and it was fine.our tail lights also went out, the ford dealer fixed them. So needless to say, i will never buy a mercury again. If i had wanted a nissan, i would have bought a nissan.i have a 1976 ford chateau club wagon, over 250,000 miles. It has only had to have a transmission at about 240,000 miles. So i guess i am saying this villager is a lemon.thank you for listening, dawn green
When putting the driver side seat belt on, has to remove the seat belt with hand due to the motor burning out,the motor was stuck. Consumer can't determine the problem.
Why don't the manufactures replace the automatic seat belts if they are dangerous ? ihave to keep reminding kidds and myself to snap the lap belt, and after you get use to them you seem to forget to use regular seat belts in other vehicles.
My rear right seatbelt is jammed which causes a real problem when transporting children.i have been told this wil cost approx. $200to fix this.aren't seatbelts supposed exceed the life of the vehicle.i think perhaps this should be something the manufacturer needs to take care of.
Drivers seatbelt has stopped working for the 3rd time, it was replaced in february and april of 2001, it was replaced twice in may 2001 and is being replaced again at this time. Burned out motor is the cause.consumer states check engine light comes on at time when driving but does not stay on and molding on driver side is loose.*yd
When returned from dealer, seat belt disconnected.
Frontpassenger lap seat belt would not lock into the belt buckle. The consumer was only able to wear the automatic shoulder seat belt. Dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.
Front passenger's side lap seat belt would not release from its holster.dealership indicated that the seat belt was defective. The entire seat belt assembly was replaced, but the problem recurred.
On dec. 20-98, consumer's seat belt would pull out about 12" and lock up.dealer replaced the lap portion of seat belt. On february 07, 99, seat belt would pull out about 6" and lock up. Dealer has set an appointment to repair front lap seat beltagain.
Front passenger lap seat belt stopped working without a prior warning. Consumer will not be restraint in case of an accident.
The automatic seat belts stopped working on the driver side and passenger side.vehicle will be taken to the dealer on 7/16/2003.it was possible that the seat belt modules had gone bad.the dealer didn't have the part so the consumer had started back traveling, and two days into the trip the seat belts started towork again. *scc
The lap belt on the front passenger side has been replaced 3 times because the belt will lock up, making it impossible to pull out / attach to buckle receiver. Dealer can't find solution.
Passenger lap seatbelt does not come out of the housing which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident.the part is on national back order.please provide further information.
Bench row seat belt that latches to the floor broke. Contact dealer, and dealer stated seat belt is not under warranty.
The seat belt for the middle seat is damaged the plastic guard/protector has worn the belt almost the whole way through from chafing. Yh
Pasenger side motorized seat restraint failed and mike bass ford retained my vehicle for a period and claimed that they could not repair becauseof alack of electrical information.they urged that i take the vehicle elsewhere asthey might have the information necessary for repair.
Rear seats fail to retain child restraints seats.have tried multiple restraints/seating possitions
The passenger side lap belt mechanism is jammed preventing use of saftey belt.
1) heater: almost caused elec. Fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) abs failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. Lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.
Middle bench seat belt tack down fell apart, rendering tack down useless.
Consumer states the driver and passenger and the rear second road belts and buckles are not working at all. Dealer notified, and to fix the problem will cost $ 650.00. Vehicle is without warranty.
There is a nhtsa campaign id number 00v228001 for yr.2000. Does this seat belt-buckle recall also apply to the yr.1995? please help. Thank you.
Aal the seatbelts are in a "locked" position. Occupant cannot use seat belt, and itwont protect the occupant in event of a crash.dealer said he will replace all seatbelts with old seatbelts.please provide further information.
Front passenger seat, andrear passenger seatbelts have locked up,belts do not work.delar has been contacted.
Belt retractor inright middle and right rear passenger seating positions have locked up and will not release. Both seat belts were replaced, one on warranty and another at consumer's cost.
Passenger's front seatbelt retractor stopped working.dealer replaced seat belt.
When getting into vehicle shoulder belt retractorwon't work. When trying to use the shoulder belt, itwon't move across the consumer at all.dealer can't determine the problem.
Passenger's seat belt will not release from the retracting mechanism, causing the seat belt to become inoperable, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Passenger'sside lap belt does not retract outward, causing the seat belt to become inoperable. Please give any further details.
Right rear seat belt retractor has broken twice.
Lap belt retractor will not operate on passenger side. Consumer had replace one set on passenger's side less than 11/2 year ago. Currently, problemreoccurred. Dealer notified and informed consumer to replace it again because the part are out of warranty.
Driver's automatic seat belt failed to function as it was designed. Seat belt had tobe manually placed in the release and retractposition. The seat belt motor made a grinding noise when this occurred.
Seat belt on passenger's side does not retract.dealer will not covercost, only repairing atconsumer's cost.
Seat belt failure belt did not stay engaged in the buckle when the consumer was in an accident.tt
Lincoln mercury 96s4096v089, seat was moving back and forth,replaced rear seat roller, now seat doesn't move at all.
Owner received recall notice contacted dealer, and was told they did not have any knowledge of the recall #96v089001.
Vehicle was hit from the rear and collided with vehicle in front. Front seats lurched forward than collapsed flat backwards ,trapping2 children inrear seat.i
A $700 component near passenger seat (2nd row) should not blow from electical surge, electrical short or the like.where is the fuse, or other protective device to prevent this from happening.at the dealer i was not shown damaged part nor do i really do not know if electical or fire damaged the blower unit.
Cable bench seat latch assembly failed, recall component however vehicle denied due to vin.
Rear seat floor anchor latch failed to latch seat properly. Seat would slide or move whenever its occupied. Contacted dealer ,vehicle not under recall 96v089001 that was issued.
Was hit head-on going about 40 mph, the bench seat folded and slammed forward into captain's chair and bent it.
Owner received recall notice,contacted dealer and was told they did not know anything about the recall. Please describe. Recall#96v089001.
Bench seat lock fails allowing for seat to move.
The back seats latches failed to latch properly.
Brakes fade immediately when making a rapid stop, particularly at speeds 20 miles or less, defective pads, brakes undersized.
When it is cold outsideautomobile will not keep running after it is put in gear.when it is finally in gear,it has no power.front brakes are noisy,belts replaced, vehicle screeches when running.despite replacements and repairs for all these problems, they still exist. *ml
When coming to stop on incline, there is a high pitch squeak/groan noise, brake pedal drops to floor, vehicle moves forward until shifted to park/applied emergency brakes; intermittent.dealer couldnot duplicate, replaced master cylinder.
1) heater: almost caused elec. Fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) abs failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. Lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.
Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. Motor failed caused by "lack" of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. Rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. Told nothing wrong but it continues.
Abs; when applying the brakes it has a metal to metal grind which you can fill in the brake pedal and steering wheel. Please describe details.
The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to lock up,resulting in an accident.dealer replaced the abs sensor.
Strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment while refueling. Also abs brakes lock up/failin panic stop.
When applied the brake makes noise have abs anti-lock brake .tt
Abs system failure, partial loss of braking ability, pedal went to the floor without stopping vehicle.tt
While driving, experience intermittent brake failure, when made to slow/stop brakes become noisy then pedal goes down too far, cause extended stopping distance.
Abs hydraulic actuator failed. Yh
Abs brakes locked up, flipping and rolled into a ditch. Engine continued to run after extent of damage. Please describe details.tt
Notch worn into thesliding surface on steering knuckle for front brake pads preventing the outer pad from sliding and self adjusting causing outer pads to remain stationery and create loud grinding noise and antilock brakes to malfunctiondealer stated that this is common, this sliding surface should be a non wear surface and last the life of the car with no wear.
Consumer states that she has replacedbraking system on this vehicle (5) times within the last year. ( 2 ) sets on back and (3 ) on the front. The system has abs.
The abs brake unit leaks fluid, cause unknown. Dealer is replacing abs unit.please provide details.
Owner has abs brakes,she states that there has been excessive work done on brakes with no satisfaction,she also notes that dealer put in new material in brakes.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing loss of control.
Abs brake failure, applied the brakes on wet surface, pedal went the floor, impact 12:00 position speed 8mph, hitting a concrete post.
When applying the brakes there is a noise,took to dealer who said that needed a brake kit,the kit is on order .
When driving downhill the brakes locked up, this happened on normal road conditions. The whole brake system has been replaced twice in (20) months. Vehicle has abs.
Braking system fails toslow vehicle down when brakes are applied.please provide any additional information.
Abs; when applying the brakes it has a metal to metal grind which you can fill in the brake pedal and steering wheel. Please describe details.
The braking system would intermittently engage at all speeds after driving for 20 to 30 minutes.the dealership service was unable to locate the problem during 2 prior service visits.at the beginning this would simply create a drag effect, but during the latest instance that occurred at highway speeds, the friction created enough heat to elicit a burning smell, and when the vehicle was slowed it stopped abrubtly from 20 mph, locking up the brakes.it took over an hour for the brakes to cool to the point where they would release.
Brake/airbag warning lights illuminated.
Rear brake light failure.
Brakes failed after many repair attempts, causing accident.
Unable to bring vehicle to a rapid stop at speeds of 20 miles or less due to brakes fading.
The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut.consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.
When driving the brakes don't come on and when turning on the headligh don't come on. Consumer had brake lights fixed five times, and the right side works whenever it wants to. The dealer can't determine the problem.
The rear brakes were worn and were replaced. The drums were turned too. Also, the front rotors were replaced. The rear wheel cylinder was replaced.
Brakes make popping noise/vibrates when pedal depressed, causing loss of control.
Brakes failed after numerous repair attempts. Vehicle was not stopping and causing collisions.
Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. Motor failed caused by "lack" of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. Rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. Told nothing wrong but it continues.
When applying the abs brakes, the calipers seized, causing the vehicle brakes to lock up.
Brake pads grind/grab when wet.
Notch worn into thesliding surface on steering knuckle for front brake pads preventing the outer pad from sliding and self adjusting causing outer pads to remain stationery and create loud grinding noise and antilock brakes to malfunctiondealer stated that this is common, this sliding surface should be a non wear surface and last the life of the car with no wear.
Brakes grind when used.
Pads failed, rotors undersized with rusting.
Brake pads/shoesfailed.
Front brake pads replaced due to uneven wear.
Pads failed, rotors undersized with rusting.
Very strongsmelling gas fumes inside passenger compartment when heater is turned on. While driving the speed gauge will stop working and the check engine light will come on. Brakes make a grinding noise even after being replaced. Cv boot is leaking and cracked. Driver sideauto-seat belt sometimes fails to go up and down. Rear windshield wiper gets stuck in up positions when tring to use it.
Brake rotor failure.*aw
Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors.in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck.
Brake rotors grab/grind when wet.
Car will not go into another gear without force.
Rear brakes grind.
Brakes grind when used.
Brake drum failed
Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors.in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck.
Van has been in for repair 4 times because breaks keep getting sluggish and then there are no front breaks
While driving, the check engine light would come on, it was determined that the vacuum line to egr was broken.
Ant-theftlocking system operates intermittently. Door locks all doors when trying to get out or open the door. *et
Car will not go into another gear without force.
Timing belt failure. In addition, windshield washer pump failed while driving in snow, fluid would not come out, making it impossible to clear winshield.alsodriver's mirror malfunctioned. In addition, while driving on slippery roads at about 20 mph, spun out of control 3 times and ended up on the shoulder of the opposite side of the road. Finally, vehicle pulled to the right after an alignment and new tires.
Fuel vapors were inpassenger's compartment.dealership examinedvehicle, and madenecessary repairs.vehicle was affected by recall 00v419002. But,consumer was informed thatrepair work was unrelated to this campaign.conumer states fule lines were leaking at fuel rail, threr was also leak under vehicle which was determined to be power steering leak from a hose.
The pulley of the power assist belt snapped, causing the power steering to go out and vehicle lost control. *ml
Drivers seatbelt has stopped working for the 3rd time, it was replaced in february and april of 2001, it was replaced twice in may 2001 and is being replaced again at this time. Burned out motor is the cause.consumer states check engine light comes on at time when driving but does not stay on and molding on driver side is loose.*yd
Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes
Drivers seatbelt has stopped working for the 3rd time, it was replaced in february and april of 2001, it was replaced twice in may 2001 and is being replaced again at this time. Burned out motor is the cause.consumer states check engine light comes on at time when driving but does not stay on and molding on driver side is loose.*yd
Paint is peeling from vehicle.
When driving and hitting a bump in the road, the sliding door opened.this has happened over 100 times or at least every 20 miles. Dealer said they didn't have time to drive it.
The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut.consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.
Door lock would intermittently relock by itself upon unlocking withkey or usingkey pad. Dealer notified.
While driving the passenger door just fell off. Please describe.tt
The door locks lock by themselves creating a dangerous condition.
Driver door lock control fails to lock or unlock 3 doors. Electrical short causing radio memory to clear.the rear ac/heater starts and stops when dash switch is in the "rear" position.
Driver door lock control fails to lock or unlock 3 doors. Electrical short causing radio memory to clear.the rear ac/heater starts and stops when dash switch is in the "rear" position.
Ant-theftlocking system operates intermittently. Door locks all doors when trying to get out or open the door. *et
Side door slides shut on disembarking passengers when parked on a hill.
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
The door locks lock by themselves creating a dangerous condition.
While driving on a rough roadthree timeswhen hitting a bumpside door came ajar.
Window gasket and locking hinge failure.
Vehicle was on a slight incline when the sliding door released, resultingin minor injuries.dealer has been notified.
Pins on the rear window are falling outfromhinges. This could causewindow glass to fly out. Pins onfront had started falling out. Consumer had tapped them back on.rearwindow hatch hinge pin failed.the consumer states that the falling off of pins created safety problem.
Pins on the rear window are falling outfromhinges. This could causewindow glass to fly out. Pins onfront had started falling out. Consumer had tapped them back on.rearwindow hatch hinge pin failed.the consumer states that the falling off of pins created safety problem.
The car randomly fails at high speed under both front and rear air loading. Extremely dangerous for driver if in the wrong lane at the time of failure. Dealer has no clue as to what is going on.says no recall for a problem like this.
The circumstances of this accident were unusual. Road conditions were clear and dry. No approaching cars in either direction, nothing in the road to cause a problem. I turned the van left from the driveway, which has a raised "hump" at the end, and began heading west on east swon. I was traveling about 15-20 mph, both hands on the wheel and looking straight ahead about half a block to a stop sign at the next corner. The van pulled to the right. I tried to turn the wheel left, without response. The van grazed a utility pole. I applied the brake and kept trying to turn. Immediately past the utility pole was a storm sewer, which the right front tire struck, virtually shearing off the tireand detaching the axle. The van stopped about 30 feet from where it first jumped the curb. Airbag deployed; there was a double "bang" sound during the middle of the accident. The steering was unresponsive during the entire accident. It seems that something happened in the nature of a mechanical failure to cause this accident. Several days prior, the car had been serviced by a reputable mechanic who said we needed a "motor mount"; ours had a stress fracture. He indicated the car was drivable, as the part was due to arrive on wednesday, december 6. I asked the mechanic if he thought we needed this part due to a faulty mounting of a new engine during a recall replacement of our motor approximately 2 years ago. He said that some cars wear motor mounts out quicker due to design, and that corrosion could be a factor. The point we would like to make is this: a serious mechanical failure of some sort occurred to cause this accident. Are there other similar situations to this event where a massive failure of some sort could cause a loss of steering at a fairly low rate of speed and result in a crash ... Something where the car pulls to one side immediately prior to loss of control?we were very fortunate the vehicle was only going at a low rate of speed.please use our info to help others. *a
Timing belt failure. In addition, windshield washer pump failed while driving in snow, fluid would not come out, making it impossible to clear winshield.alsodriver's mirror malfunctioned. In addition, while driving on slippery roads at about 20 mph, spun out of control 3 times and ended up on the shoulder of the opposite side of the road. Finally, vehicle pulled to the right after an alignment and new tires.
Front end vibrates/squeals/ pulls on ongoing basis.
The vehicle is experiencing noise in the front end.nlm
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
Consumer states left coil spring failed, consumer was advised by mechanic that manufacturer should cover since coil spring contained premature rust on the sides, consumer states lower front ball joint was also replaced because of the noise and vibration that was coming from the vehicle, after lower front ball joint was replaced, vehicle continued to make noise and vibrate, consumer was then advised the problem was with the tires, dealer then performed a wheel alignment to see if vehicle would stop shaking, however vehicle only stopped shaking temporarily.
Consumer states left coil spring failed, consumer was advised by mechanic that manufacturer should cover since coil spring contained premature rust on the sides, consumer states lower front ball joint was also replaced because of the noise and vibration that was coming from the vehicle, after lower front ball joint was replaced, vehicle continued to make noise and vibrate, consumer was then advised the problem was with the tires, dealer then performed a wheel alignment to see if vehicle would stop shaking, however vehicle only stopped shaking temporarily.
While parked in the driveway, the front coil spring failed and punctured the left front tire which caused it to deflate.
Consumer states right front coil spring has broken and punture the tire while parked in the garge. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving down a ramp at 50 mph enginecheck light came on, heard a clink clink noise.consumer stated that a mechanic said that lower part of coil spring was broken.
Right front sway bar failed.
Front wheel bearings failed 2 times. *sd
Rear housing frame is pressed on rather than being welded on causing frame to shift when r/r tire hit pot hole and blew out.*skd
The back end makes noise during any movement vehicle.
Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced a/c fan motor.
Michelin tires size p20575r15 failed.
General tire blew out. *dh
The rear firestone si tire experienced tread separation and wrapped around the axle causing the vehicle to skid and crash. (tire size, p205/75sr15).the consumer was asking reimbursement.
Seat belt indicator light failed. *dh
I am wondering if there is any hidden warranties for this kind of failures.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes
The paint is cracked on the hood, unknown what month, about 1997. We never had it fixed.drivers door seatbelt stays in the running position, it won't move forward, but it makes a loud motor noise, unknown what month, since about 1999. We never had it fixed.the seat belt on the right next to the middle seat fell off. We told the dealer. They ordered one. We went back about a month later they said it was too late to fix it. The transmission went out in about may of 1998, at about 120,000 miles. We had it rebuilt. It went out again about a yr later. We can't afford to have it rebuilt again right now. So it sits.in jul or aug of 1998, the motor went out. We were driving down the highway, and it started knocking, then quit. Also on christmas eve of 1997, we were going down the road and the thing sounded like all the rods were knocking. The temp gauge said it was over heating. We paid a guy $100 to bring it from edmore, mi to battle creek, mi. The next day we went out and started it, and it was fine.our tail lights also went out, the ford dealer fixed them. So needless to say, i will never buy a mercury again. If i had wanted a nissan, i would have bought a nissan.i have a 1976 ford chateau club wagon, over 250,000 miles. It has only had to have a transmission at about 240,000 miles. So i guess i am saying this villager is a lemon.thank you for listening, dawn green
Transmission would not shift into reverse and check engine light came on when taken to dealership after one week they looked at it and said that a spring had come loose in the transmisson and hadmade the transmission slip and then chew up the gearsnumber 3 and 4and reversethat is why it went out and the fact that they said it was defectiveand not well lubricated in the transmissionthat was why it went out due to no neglecton my part . So i need someone to look at the whole picture and see i had my van serviced by the same people who did the transmission so i did the maintenance how ford told me to service it and i need a new transmission? and a spring went loose, and did all that damage to the van transmission ? i'm at there mercy of the dealership and then it 3 weeks to rebuildthe transmission? so they had the car 4 weeks one (month) the dealership is san diego auto collection of mission valley in san diego ca. (tiresize: 205r7015)( dot number:tire size: 205r7015 )
Ea00014;fuel tank vent hose leakage: when filling up the fuel tank, fuel would leak from the vent hose once the tank was filled completely. Owner replaced the hose, the protective cover and two clamps himself. These parts were brought at the dealership.the keyless entery does not unlock the door from out side.
Intermittently cruise control will deactivate by itself. Dealer has been notified.cruise control deactivates only at higher elevations.the vehicle has fuel vapor lock problem on hot days and long drives.
When first pressing on gaspedal gets stuck. This issame problem as recall onford, explorer, 1997, 00s58.
Failure on the accelerator throttle and pedal, when driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control.
Very strongsmelling gas fumes inside passenger compartment when heater is turned on. While driving the speed gauge will stop working and the check engine light will come on. Brakes make a grinding noise even after being replaced. Cv boot is leaking and cracked. Driver sideauto-seat belt sometimes fails to go up and down. Rear windshield wiper gets stuck in up positions when tring to use it.
Vehicle accelerated on its own, consumer applied brakes, but vehicle continued.vehicle side swiped a parked vehicle, then hit a iron fence. No injuries, please add amount of damage to vehicle. *jg
While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated although the driver's foot was not on the accelerator pedal.on a second occasion the vehicle accelerated and the consumer hit a parked vehicle.thevehicle went into reverse and backed into a garage door.*tc
While pulling in to our garage, my foot was not on the gas pedal, and the van accelerated.i pushed the brake but the van did not stop.the van crashed in to the back of our garage, moving the house off of the cement block.van is currently at the dealership and i was told that "it will go to service on monday for diagnostics".i am scared to drive this vehicle again. I have two small children and if this had happened anywhere else, the accident could have been more severe/fatal. I am completing this report in hopes that someone can look in to this problem (i've read other cases with this same problem)because i am scared to drive the vehicle any longer.i'm hoping that someone can help before something worse happens.
When first pressing on gaspedal gets stuck. This issame problem as recall onford, explorer, 1997, 00s58.
In cold temp, vehicle in idle,strong fuel odor in vehicle cabin when heater is on.
Consumer picked up car from dealerand started itup, vehiclesuddenly accelerated out of control, and landed uoin the street.consumer put car in drive, andstopped iit. Vehiclealmost went into the garage.
Gas fumes would come into the vehicle whenever the heater is turned on. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on two occasions, and condition still occurs.
Heater fan noisy.*skd
In cold temp, vehicle in idle,strong fuel odor in vehicle cabin when heater is on.
1) heater: almost caused elec. Fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) abs failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. Lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.
Sliding door window has popped out, falling inward ,hitting child on top of head which could have caused serious injuires. Dealer has replaced latch and fitting, but defect keeps reoccurring.also,transmission failed at 49,818 miles.
Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes
The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut.consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.
Timing belt failure. In addition, windshield washer pump failed while driving in snow, fluid would not come out, making it impossible to clear winshield.alsodriver's mirror malfunctioned. In addition, while driving on slippery roads at about 20 mph, spun out of control 3 times and ended up on the shoulder of the opposite side of the road. Finally, vehicle pulled to the right after an alignment and new tires.
When driving the vehicle there is a problem seeing out of the front window when driving at any speed due to the windshield looking like there is film on it. The vehicle is in the shop, and it's kind of dark.
The window was popped open while driving and fell out of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report) *.mjs
Window gasket and locking hinge failure.
Consumer was driving at 35 mph when the rear windshield deployed into the vehicle. The consumer had his children in the vehicle at the time whenglass got intochildren's hair. No one was injured. Contacted dealer for the second time in reference to the windshield.
While in motion, the drivers side rear window suddenly released from the mounting channel, broke the electronic latch, and fell out.*jgthe consumer believes the window has a design defect.
The windshield received a stress crack caused by the manufacturerwhich may cause visual difficulty.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Rear windshield wipers do not go all the way across the window due to hitting the window latch thats used to lift the window. Dealer has been contacted and reparir have been made twice.after that problem was corrected, wiper got stuck on new holder, and had to have this repaired as well.*ml
Rear wiper arm failed.
Windshield wiper design allows for ice to form in the area below wiper and on the wiper blades causing poor visibility.
Rear windshield wiper is inoperable due to a malfunction within themotor which could become dangerous in rainy weather conditions.please give any further details. 8ak
The windshield wiper on the rear windshield does not go completely over the entire window. The wiper sticks in the middle of the windshield, unless the wiper is moved manually it stays in the middle of the windshield. Taken to dealer, found that wiper somehow became bent and could only go across halfway.dealer rebent the wiper to correct it. *ml
Timing belt failure. In addition, windshield washer pump failed while driving in snow, fluid would not come out, making it impossible to clear winshield.alsodriver's mirror malfunctioned. In addition, while driving on slippery roads at about 20 mph, spun out of control 3 times and ended up on the shoulder of the opposite side of the road. Finally, vehicle pulled to the right after an alignment and new tires.
Windshield wipers will turn on by themselves intermittently, distracting driver which couldcause loss of vehicle control.
Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, causing windshield wipers to stop working while in use,obstructing visibilitt which couldresult in a crash.been replaced twice.please provide further information.
Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors.in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck.
Control switch for the windshield washer fluid does not work.
Left rear original equipment steel wheel cracked.crack extends from one wheel lug not cutout to the adjacent cutout.
Due to defective castingrear passenger's wheel cracked, which could have causedwheel to fall off, andresult in a crash.please provide further information.
The front wheel are making noise.tt
Left rear original equipment steel wheel cracked.crack extends from one wheel lug not cutout to the adjacent cutout.
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