1993 Mercury Villager body problems

Filed Oct 18, 2011 · Body · 94,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2001 · Acceleration, Body · KY

Doors lock automatically when drivers door is opened from the inside. My grandson, at age 2 was in a child restraint seat while I was locked out. This occurred when it first started happening. Because it locks every time I open the door, I have been locked out myself on several occasions. About the same time, my cruise control stopped working also. I feel these electrical problems may be related. Also, the lock on the rear hatch does not switch to the locked positon making it necessary to slam the hatch several times before it catches. Sometimes I have to manually flip the lock switch to get it to catch. I have been in contact with ford motor co. And the dealership where I have my maintenance work done, to no avail. The dealership will repair at my cost but needs a recall to do otherwise. I e-mailed cbs news a few months ago, after the news coverage aired on 9/7/01 and just discovered your link from cbs website tonight.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Body · CA

The bracket that is welded to the chassis of the vehicle, which holds the rack and pinion secure broke off causing the steering to be unstable.

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Body · MI

Door locks are failing and locking automatically.

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Body · IL

Power door locks activate automatically without warning presenting risk of locking small children in hot van.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Body, Seat belts · WI

The heat shield around the catalytic converter rusted at the mounts and was hanging. Nlm

Filed Jan 28, 2000 · Body · IL

While driving the vehicle with doors locked, sliding door will come completely ajar. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Sep 3, 1999 · Body · OH

Power door locks, lock by themselves. Upon unlocking doors with keys, I've had to keep keys in the unlock position to open door. When inside, I have to hold the unlock button down while opening the door. This is very frustrating and can be very dangerous in an emergency situation.

Filed Aug 31, 1999 · Body · AR

Automatic door locks automatically, passengers get lock in and out of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Body, Engine · WA

1. Power locks stuck on unlock and could not used key or manuel lock to secure vehicle. 2) manapholed and bolt failed wal driveing. I was told by the dealer that this is a reacurring problem with the villiagers. This could case engine to fail