When traveling consumer noted a noise. Contacted the dealer, the dealer determined the cause of the noise was a broken bolt which holds the exhaust to the cylinder head. Dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.
1993 Mercury Villager engine complaints
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The bolts are breaking off from the exhaust manifold, causing exhaust fumes to come into the passenger's compartment. The dealer has been notified. Manufacturer has also been notified.
Engine manifold bolts came off, causing leakage at the exhaust. Consumer also notde that one out of four bolts was holding the exhaust system. Please provide any further details.
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
Had taken vehicle for service & mechanic noticed exhaust manifold was cracked. This was due to weak motor mounts. Motor mounts have been replaced several times. Manufacturer was notified & knew about the mounts.
Read manifold bolt is missing. Cole muffler in albany indicates that they have seen sev eral mercury villagers with the same problem
Owner heard a popping noise coming from engine compartment. Later on there was a loud exhaust noise followed by exhaust fumes leaking into the vehicle. The bolts that hold the exhaust manifold were found to be broken by technician at dealership. Bolts were replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further details.
Exhaust leak developed due to broken exhaust manifold stud(s). Was told by more than one auto mechanic that this should not have happened on a six year old vehicle.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While driving at 65 MPH, without prior warning, crankshaft broke in half behind the front pulley.
Exstimated repair $4,000.00. No safety defec tindicated in the summary.
Broken stud on exhaust manifold leads to exhaust leak and increase in carbon monoxide levels in passenger compartment, decrease in performance, and possible further damage to exhaust system.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Mechanic states 4 manifold studs are sheared off causing exhaust to leak into vehicle. Mechanic states have seen many villagers with this problem. Dealer called could only repair at my cost no recall at this time
Mercury service claims that the replaced broken bolts needed to secure the exhaust manifold to the engine block are not part of the exhaust system and are not covered by the newly extended 7/70 warranty for exhaust manifold defects. I feel that ford is trying to circumvent the federal safety agency, and avoid its responsibility by inventing this loop hole, so as to not reimburse the $300 repair work. I believe a recall of these bolts used to secure the manifolds may be the only solution.
Strong raw gas odor and sulphur odor enters vehicle cabin through vents when car is at a stop light. Odor is so strong that you must open the windows to avoid passing out. Ford confirms the problem, but says there is no repair procedure.
Exhaust manifold bolts failed.
Bolts that hold the engine manifold broke off while driving, and the consumer smelled fumes coming into the vehicle and from the engine compartment. *ak dealer was contacted but, consumer was responsible for repairs because vehicle had exceeded warranty mileage.
This is the third time the exhaust manifold has started leaking. Last week, I was notified by mail that the warranty was extended to 7 years or 70,000 miles and immediately brought the car in for repairs. The dealer refuses to repair the car due to having 71,000 miles on the odometer. Dealer admits that the car must have had defect during the time the car was in warranty but the warranty had not been announced yet. I have protested to the regional service representative that the defect should be covered.
Ie98098 exhaust leakage; two of the six bolts that hold the exhaust manifold have popped off. The dealer is aware of the problem. Dealer will not correct free of charge.
The studs that hold the exhaust manifold to the engine have come out. Repairs done at dealer at owner's expense, same problem occurred shortly afterward. Owner must pay full price for another repair to be done by dealer, they are not backing up the product or the previous work done. *ak
Exhaust manifold bolts or studs were completely broken and the engine makes a hissing and fluttering noise. Also emits unsafe exhaust fumes which enter into the interior of the van.
Defective manifold bolts broke.
Exhaust manifold bolts malfunctioned.
While driving the vehicle could smell strong exhaust fumes because the bolts had sheared near the engine out of place. Dealer has been notified.
Bolts used to secure front and rear manifolds failed.
Bolts shear off where the manifold attaches to the head releasing exhaust fumes into the occupant compartment.
Stud on exhaust manifold cracked, allowing exhaust fumes into vehicle.
Intermittently while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle slows down by 30 MPH which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Been at dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provde details.
Stud which holds the exhaust assembly to the manifold has sheared off, causing fumes to enter into the passenger compartment. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any furter details.
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