The vehicle suddenly became unsteerable at speed. This was caused by the crankshaft's pulley which came loose due to the crankshaft breaking . This has ruined the crankshaft and requires a new engine installed to repair the vehicle. Dt
1993 Mercury Villager engine complaints
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4 exhaust manifold studs sheared off, creating excessive exhaust leakage and noise. Causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle.
Exhaust manifold studs continue to break, allowing exhaust fumes to escape catalytic converter and enter compartment. *aka repetative pattern failure of the studs securing the exhaust manifold to the engine occurs regularly. Consumer feels the exhaust which can be smelled inside of the vehicle is a health hazard there by affecting the drivers ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Multiple exhaust manifold stud failure possibly, allowing noxious exhaust fumes to enter passenger compartment.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving the inside temperature of the vehicle became cold, while trying to adjust the heat, the driver noticed thick black smoke from the tailpipe, there were no dashboard indicators that there was a problem and as a result the van lost all coolant ruining the entire engine, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for both replaced engines. Nlm
In oct0ber of 2001 consumer had filler vent hose replaced as part of a recall, but remedy did not work, and fuel was leaking again.
Manufacturer admitted design problem on nissan 3.0 l motor that was even covered under a goodwill warranty. Broken exhaust manifold studs that are now on the 4th revision to the replacement part. This problem causes exhaust fumes to leak into passenger compartment. I have found at least 5 service bulletins addressing the issue on both nissan and mercury vehicles.
Bolts continually break on manifold exhaust system. Contacted dealer, and dealer indicated a problem with bolts on exhaust manifold. Tsb # 98-10-14.
Engine power surges, shoulder belt would not release
Four bolts on engine manifold have prematurely broken off, this would eventually cause exhaust system to separate from vehicles frame. *ak consumer stated that all 8 bolts on exhaust manifold were replaced at dealer, mechanics and service personnel told him that its common, particular to 93 villagers. Consumer said the problem is lapping again at 95000 miles, since this is a defect consumer is asking for compensation.
Broken studs on the exhaust manifold LED to failure of the oxygen sensor and required hiring a subcontractor to drill out broken studs from the engine block. Total cost for repair was $1731. I called ford customer service and was told that this was a failure that should be expected for any car after 76,000 miles. However, searching internet resources indicates that this is a specific defect of mercury villager and nissan quest. Over 100 complaints have been filed with the federal safety agency for 1993 and 1994 villagers. The same search of 1993 dodge caravan, as a similar vehicle with higher sales, yielded no complaints for exhaust manifold failure. According to internet resources, ford lost a legal suit in canada about this problem and is paying for repairs of villagers in canada. Ford however, refused to consider this in my case. Nissan has apparently changed stud specifications 4 times to achieve a suitable stud that does not break. The criteria listed for a sufficient number of complaints to initiate a recall is vague, but this seems to be an obvious manufacturing defect that merits a recall.
Bolts broke off causing the manifold to leak exhaust fumes and engine became noisy.
This is a known problem with all mercury villager vans allowing exhaust gas leakage into the engine bay in front of the firewall, therefore possibly entering the passenger compartment. Also exhaust gases are allowed into the atmosphere untreated by the catalytic converter. We finally picked up on this when my wife keep getting sleepy driving home, and found this information on the "edmunds" website, (edmunds.com). We have returned the van recently to repair the filler vent hose, probably a $2.00 repair, why has this problem not been addressed? It is far more dangerous, more expensive ($1200), and difficult to detect because it only sounds like a "stuck" valve lifter. We had the van for many years with the noise present, (from the leaking exhaust manifold), but the only source of any information on this design problem was the "townhall talk" forum on the edmund's website. How many people are going to have to be killed after falling asleep at the wheel before some type of notification goes into effect? I have a degree in mechanical engineering and this is obviously an improper shear strength manifold stud which I imagine was used to save some money along the way for nissan/mercury. Some kind of response here would be appreciated. Thanks, john.
Bolt broke on exhaust manifold. Can hear a ticking noise. Also, fuel is leaking out though cracks. Dealership is aware of problem.
The manifold bolts broke at around 46,000 miles. They were replaced by the dealer and have since broken again around 50, 000 miles later (95,000). The vechile makes a loud noise and there is an odor in the passenger component. The first time the bolts were replaced no engine replacment was required. Both my regular mechanic and midas muffler said these bolts should have never broken the first time let alone the second. I have sent a written letter to mercury and after waiting 4 weeks called and they said they didn't beleive this to be a problem and would not fix the bolts the second time. I believe there is a design defect and that the breaking of these bolts could cause serious harm to passengers and request a full investigation of the bolt failure rates and the design of the manifolds being installed in the engine block with these bolts
Engine manifold studs and bolts had snapped. Was driving & and manifold was making noise, exhaust sound like it was leaking. Leak was coming from manifold which is attached to engine. Manifold had separated and was causing problems. Had taken to dealership in 1999, and had the studs replaced. Currently, back at the dealership for the same type of problem. *ak left front axle boots have vibration due to cv boots failure. Exhaust manifold studs are broken again and replaced.
A light came on, on the dash board. Then I shut off the engine and opened the hood. The cooling fan was smoking badly and all major wiring in the main electrical were melted to bare wiring. If the circuit fuse had not blown and the light come on, the vehicle could have caught on fire.
Manifold bolts shearing off.
This is a big safety issue for villagers. Don;t understand why a recall has not happened yet. No safety defect listed.
Exhaust manifold studs failed prematurely, causing fumes to enter into passenger's compartment.*ak
Exhaust manifold studs failed repeatedly, allowing exhaust fumes into passenger compartment, and creating a possible fire hazard.
Consumer received recall notice 00v419002 - fuel tank vent hose which caused fuel leakage, and resulted in a fire. Manufacturer has advised dealer that replacement vent hose was not in stock, and will not be for another couple of months. Has not yet provided a specific date for consumer.
The muffler had 2 holes in it. Nlm
I paid to have the exhaust manifold studs replaced once before. They have failed again. I feel that the original equipment was defective as were the replacements. I have never previously owned a vehicle with this problem. When the vehicle is started, there is a strong exhaust smell inside. I'm wondering how much exhaust enters the vehicle during operation.
Engine was making a lot of noise. Took vehicle to a technician, and he found out engine manifold bolts were broken and lose. Engine demaged.
Exhast manifold has a broken stud, causing it to leak exhaust. Can hear it spurt out. Dealer doesn't give a reason why problem occurs
Inside and outside of vehicle smells like rotten egg. Dealer changed exhaust system, and added strawberry air freshner to take smell away. Smell makes passengers sick. Smell is still there, and no remedy is dtermined.
While consumer was driving fumes from exhaust system entered vehicle. When consumer got home he was feeling sick and went to hospital. Contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't do anything about problem.
When consumer filled gas tank to full and drove short distance fuel would come pouring out due to defective vent hose.this vehicle is not included in recall 00v419000 due to VIN although it has same defect.
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