Owner notice engine beginning to drag on the ground, car was still capable of operating. Transverse structural member beneath the radiator which supports the front end of the engine support beam failed and allowed engine to tilt forward. Attach bracket for support beam tore through the structural member. Serious potential for snagging the front end of the engine support beam on a road hazard and forcing the front end of the car up in the air thus rolling the engine aft under the vehicle with loss of control. Transverse beam was partially corroded however metal thickness and strength of this component appears to be inadequate. Pictures available.
The worst 1993 Mercury Villager problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine142
- Visibility61
- Electrical34
- Brakes31
- Fuel system30
- Transmission28
- Seat belts27
- Body24
- Lights18
- Steering9
- Locks8
- Acceleration6
- Seats5
- Tires5
- Airbags4
- Suspension2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Villager
Fire or smoke 43Fuel smell 26Fuel leak 13ABS 10Door locks 10Brake failure 6Transmission failure 6Overheating 5
Recalls 5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Recall number 00V419002 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- Leaves and other foreign material can enter through the cowl panel air intake during operation of the front heater and/or air conditioning system resulting in a build-up of material in the plenum. This can lead to noise, odors, or in some cases, ignition of these materials.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen.
Recall number 95V222001 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage can result if the cut extended through thethickness of the hose wall. Leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel filler hose.
Recall number 92V172001 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The service brake master cylinder was not properly assembled or could have been damaged by the evacuation and filling of the brake system at the assembly plant.
- Risk
- This can result in a partial brake system failure due tointernal master cylinder leakage which can cause loss of braking on two of thefour wheels. If this occurs, there would be increased brake pedal travel, higherpedal efforts and increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- A new brake master cylinder will be installed.
Recall number 92V132002 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.
- Risk
- This condition can result in the automatic seat beltsystem track joints having less than design strength, and increase the risk ofinjury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts.
Recall number 92V133002 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1993 Mercury Villager
Defect investigations
Fuel tank vent hose leakage
Periodic exposure to liquid gasoline may result in extraction of antidegradants from the subject fuel tank vent hose.hoses which have suffered loss of antidegradants can develop cracks in areas of high strain.fuel may spray or drip from cracked vent hoses following tank fill.starting at job#1 1998 my (california emissions vehicles) and job#1 1999 my (federal emissions vehicles), the subject vent hose composition changed from nitrile rubber hoses with chloroprene rubber covers (nbr/cr) to fluorocarbon rubber hoses with an outer layer blend of nbr/pvc.the changes were made to improve hydracarbon resistance for complaince with new evaporative emissions regulations.the modified hoses are also significantly more resistant to degradation and cracking.in a letter dated january 2, 2001, ford notified the federal safety agency that it will conduct a safety recall campaign to replace the subject vent hose in affacted vehicles.ford will begin notifying customers of the affected vehicles on or about the week of february 12, 2001 to return their vehicles to dealers for replacement of the fuel tank vent hose with the latest design lever part.
EA00014
Fuel rail hose fitting leakage
The engineering analysis closing report covers 1993-1998 mercury villager and nissan quest minivans.these two minivans share a common body platform and power train.based on the low number of reported incidents and the absence of a demonstrable failure trend, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources is not warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See engineering closing report ea99-015 for details.
EA99015
Battery explosions
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis closing report is included in the public file.
EA96005
Battery explosion
1993 mercury villagerbattery explosion
PE96009
Blower area fires
There is no summary currently available
EA95027
Front blower assembly fire
There is no summary currently available
PE95037
Power door lock failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93047
Backlite shattering
There is no summary currently available
PE93020
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Mercury Villager 113
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information on servicing the forward clutch
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
1993 Mercury Villager fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 1993 Mercury Villager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercury villager. The contact stated that the brake lights have failed for two years and several unsuccessful attempts have been made to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the bulbs, fuse, and brake light switch, however, the failure remains. On september 14, 2007, the brake lights were replaced, but failed again on september 17, 2007. The dealer stated that there were no recalls on her vehicle. The contact can provide invoices. The fuel system was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 138,000. Updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1993 mercury villager. The contact was traveling under 30 MPH when the vehicle decelerated, it seemed as though the vehicle was not getting gas. The contact had to keep the vehicle in first gear. The contact smelled something burning and turned off the heater. She turned the ignition off, and smoke came from under the hood. The flames were on the passenger's side near the engine. The contact put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. There were no injuries. The contact stated she smelledgas for months. She had the emissions checked, and they did not find a problem. The contact will take pictures of the vehicle.
I purchased a set of anco winter wiper blades from autozone, for a 93 mercury villager. My wife was driving my daughter to school, and the drivers side wiper blade failed completely, during a serious storm and in heavy traffic. My wife was completely blinded, all she could do to maneuver to the side of the road. Wiper blades had been on the car less than a week. Received no satisfaction from autozone, store representative refused to consider blatant defect in manufacturing. Tried to convince me that my wife must have been driving recklessly or something to that effect. This had catastrophe written all over it, anco makes these blades in mexico. I don't understand how a corporation can place profit above the safety of family.
Three exhaust manifold bolts on the front, and three more on the rear are broken off, with a increasingly more loud sound coming from under the hood. I believe they are aware of this defect in these vans, but require the owner to shoulder the payment of this expensive repair. This problem is very evident in the 1993 model year of the mercury villager and the nissan quest.
1993 mercury villager developed problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer's vehicle was parked and off when it jumped out of gear and rolled over the consumer's leg causing residual nerve damage after the initial compound fracture to her tibia bone. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they assume no responsibility.
The motorized seatbelts in the passenger and driver seats stopped working. The passenger seatbelt motor started smoking and we had to shut down the motor by taking off the panel and unplugging the fuse.
Purchased a 1993 mercury villager from mzn auto sales on january 28, 2005. Was driving down the highway on may 19th, heard a loud noise and people were yelling to pull over that my van was on fire, both sides in flames. Come to find out, there was a recall on this vehicle for fuel related fires and we were not notified by the owner of mzn auto sales of any recalls. They have our van in their possession at this time.
Consumer concern about what type of accident you must have for the air bags to deploy properly. *bf the consumer stated he was involved in a head on collision and only the passenger side air bag deployed.
1993 ford mercury villager v6 3.0l sohc having seat belt guide rail problems function is irradic and noisey. Spoke with mercury customer service dept and after providing them with the recall number (92v133002) which is provided by the federal safety agency. They expln that this is not a recall number and there is no recall for this vehicle. I spoke with monique and her supervisor akalya.
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Questions about the 1993 Mercury Villager
Is the 1993 Mercury Villager reliable?
Owners have filed 414 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Villager, 20.7 times a typical Villager model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mercury Villager?
Engine and cooling, with 142 complaints, typically around 106,000 miles. Next is visibility (61).
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercury Villager have?
5 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Mercury Villager have bad engine?
The Mercury Villager model years with the most engine complaints are 1993 (142 complaints), 1995 (95 complaints) and 1994 (90 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mercury Villager get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Mercury Villager range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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