1993 Mercury Villager engine problems

Filed Sep 11, 2005 · Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Engine · 156,000 miles · WA

Bad factory design leads to exhaust manifold studs breaking. Thus causing expensive, undue repairs. Ford is unwilling to assist customers who experience this problem, but it is a known defect with the engine. *ak more information can be found at: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/minivansenthusiastdiscussiongroup/169.html

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine · 124,000 miles · KY · crash · fire · 1 injury

While driving vehicle was involved in a minor collision. Then, vehicle caught on fire without warning.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Engine · 104,000 miles · PA

Studs on exhaust manifold sheared off. Caused exhaust fumes to enter passenger compartment sicking passengers. Also caused a loud noise like a exhaust leak. Mechanic said had seen this on several other villagers.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Engine, Seat belts · 106,000 miles · FL

I am the owner of a '93 mercury villager. I have had to have several of my head bolts replaced due to broken bolts causing my head gasket to leak and cause my engine to overheat. I am not the only person with this particular problem, there are many of us seeking an explanation. For more information you can visit cartrackers.com and you will find many upset owners of both nissan quest and mercury villagers (same motors) with same problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Engine · 188,000 miles · OH

Exhaust manifold bolts have broken and exhaust is backing up into the cabin. My mechanic owns a villager and told me that this is a common problem and that the dealer is the only one who can fix it. I have done some on-line research and it appears that this is very common and could possibly be a manufacturing defect.

Filed Sep 7, 2003 · Engine · 145,000 miles · UT

The two outside exhaust manifold bolts on the both the front and back were broken. This caused exhaust fumes to enter the cabin.

Filed Jan 26, 2003 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NY

This is about my 1993 mercury villager. After viewing your site, it appears that the problem with my car is widespread. The bolts that connect the manifold to the engine block sheared off. I had the repair done in may of 1998 and also contacted the lincoln mercury division of ford. I even sent them two of the sheared bolts. Since that time, the bolts on the front manifold have sheared. I never even received an acknowledgement from ford in response to my letter. The engine now is very noisy and I brought it in to my muffler mechanic about 3 weeks ago and he noted the sheared bolts on the front of the manifold. I would like to know whether the federal safety agency is doing anything about this or whether you are aware of any success with ford in getting this problem taken care of. It is potentially dangerous.

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Engine · NM

Consumer states that vehicle's fumes were escaping inside the vehicle. Dealer stated that exhaust manifold has developed a leak. Please provide additional information. Ts

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Engine · OH · fire

While driving on expressway, tail pipe caught on fire, burned through rear floor of interior cabin and ignited an umbrella. Mr