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.
1993 Mercury Villager: gas smell in the cabin
26 of the 414 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Villager describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
The two outside exhaust manifold bolts on the both the front and back were broken. This caused exhaust fumes to enter the cabin.
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.
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 broke off causing the manifold to leak exhaust fumes and engine became noisy.
Exhaust manifold studs failed repeatedly, allowing exhaust fumes into passenger compartment, and creating a possible fire hazard.
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.
Gas smell inside car when car starts in cold months.
When tank is full can smell strong gas fumes coming from outside of car. Consumer thinks its related to the filler neck.*ak the strong gas fume is caused by deteriorating vent hiose .
Bolts that connect manifold to engine block have sheared off, causing exhaust to leak into engine compartment. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak consumer states that when the heating system or air conditioner is in use, the exhaust fumes are drawn into the ventilation system when the failure above occurred.
Related recalls
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
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
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Villager fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1993 Mercury Villager?
26 of 414 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Villager (6%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mercury Villager?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Mercury Villager
Fire or smoke 43Fuel leak 13ABS 10Door locks 10Brake failure 6Transmission failure 6Overheating 5
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