1993 mercury villager developed problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer's vehicle was parked and off when it jumped out of gear and rolled over the consumer's leg causing residual nerve damage after the initial compound fracture to her tibia bone. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they assume no responsibility.
1993 Mercury Villager transmission problems
28 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission16
- Manual transmission2
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Driveline: constant velocity joint1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mercury Villager transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Villager transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Mercury Villager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
If the ignition is left in a position between "lock" and "on" the gear shift interlock mechanism doesnt work and the vechcle can be pulled out of gear. Normally, the service brake has to be applied in order to shift out of park. Contacted ford motor company approx 6 months ago via email- no response.
Driving through my job's parking lot at 15mph, suddenly there was a loud pop, like something broke. At this time, I proceeded to investigate problem, upon entrying the van and about to preceed driving, the van in question refuses to engage in gear.
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.
Your office advised me in a letter dated 2/16/01 that the odometer had been tapered with, as you can see I now live in florida and the state attorney here stated they were not involved since the car was sold inva. Who should I contact next virginia stae attorney of massutuests where it looks like the odometer was tampered with?
The transmission when in nuetral lurks forward , it also doesnt shift into reverse all the time
Transmission needed to be replaced at 51150 miles. 1 yr later more work with transmission had to be done, possibly due to transmission cooler. *ak transmission failed twice due to faulty cooler and the owner of the vehicle is seeking reimbursment for the transmissiion work.
We do not believe a transmission should go out at this low mileage and got no help when contacted the ford motor company.
My mechanic was fixing the front manifold gasket problem, when he took it for a test drive, the rear manifold gasket went. The fix for this problem means drilling out the bolts, which crack and cannot be used again. My mechanic has done many of these drillings and says it's a major problem that the car manufacturer should be addressing. The oil leak is becoming major, and I will have to take care of it soon. My mechanic has informed me that the transmission will need to come out in order to fix the leak. He has also done many of these repairs too, for this particular type of vehicle.
While coming to a stop at 15 MPH transaxle blew up for no reason. Vehicle has been taken to repair shop, and no possible cause has been found.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Villager transmission
Does the 1993 Mercury Villager have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Mercury Villager, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Villager transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Villager transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercury Villager have bad transmission?
The Mercury Villager model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (28 complaints), 1995 (20 complaints) and 1999 (11 complaints).
Other 1993 Mercury Villager problems
Engine 142Visibility 61Electrical 34Brakes 31Fuel system 30Seat belts 27Body 24Lights 18Steering 9Locks 8Acceleration 6Seats 5Tires 5Airbags 4Suspension 2
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