Motor mounts keep breaking. Consumer has replaced four sets of motor mounts since the purchase of the vehicle. *ak *jb
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Manifold exhaust bolt sheared off at 55,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. *ak there were five broken bolts. The consumer would get nauseated due the exhaust fumes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they removed all 12 bolts and replaced them with new units. (common problem) *scc
Exhaust manifold bolts broke off. Both exhaust manifolds and crossover pipe had to be replaced due to warping. Exhaust fumes could be leaking into the vehicle so I had the work done at the mercury dealer.
While traveling at 30 MPH vehicle suddenly shut off. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The crankshaft broke off.
While test driving the 94 mercury villager, with only 74000 miles, at around 40 MPH vehicle shut down, and lost all power to brakes and steering, with no warning. The mechanic at the dealership insisted that this was a "built-in mechanism" and that this was supposed to happen occasionally to "reset the computer system." of course this is completely false. They are trying to sell this vehicle in extremely unsafe condition and frankly I believe something should be done about it. The dealer, grand auto mart in nd still has the vehicle for sale for nearly $8,000. After reading the other complaints on this site, I know that this is a major repair, and would cost about $4500 to fix. Buyer beware! For this dealers info, feel free to contact me. [email protected].
Broken manifold bolts on our '94 mercury villager.
3 exhaust manifold studs broke off. Service tech says that's common with villagers.
Broken crankshaft on 94 mercury villager. Many documented complaints in your database. Ford oasis report ssm 04925 states "engineering determined the cause was the initial tensile force set on the engine accessory belts during assembly." in feb 1995 a new crankshaft that is 2mm thicker at front was implemented. If ford is aware of their manufacturing defect, why was a recall not required? Many well-maintained vehicles have performed beyond the warranty period and now consumers must pay to repair a defect ford acknowledged occurred "during assembly" ford refuses any assistance. Very poor customer service.
Consumer noticed noise from the exaust manifold. Mechanic told manufacturer used improperly material reason why the manifold broke. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
The vehicle lost power while driving and at lower speeds when turning a corner. The vehicle had been taken to three mechanics, none of which can find the problem. Tfi (thick film ignition) module was thought to be a possible cause. *yh the consumer requested reimbursement of the monies spent on towing and attempted repair.
The engine noise I reported to the dealer was found to be a leak at the exhaust manifold due to one or more studs breaking off in the engine block. The dealer's service rep. Told me this is a common problem with the villager, which I have since confirmed at your web site. This is a safety defect, which the service rep. Told me could cause exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.
You can smell gas when I start my car; especially in the cold weather, my car also has smoke coming from the hood; upon inspection from the dealer in maryland they stated my exhaut head had a broke stud which was causing the problem. The problem would not affect the driving of the vehicle; but would cost me $1000.00 to fix. After speaking with other mercury villager owners; they also were told their vechicle had the same defect; I feel a broke stud in the exhaust head is a defect; especially since so many other villagers/pathfinders have the same problem. The smell of gas is nauseating at times. I have my invoice which states the problem. Thank you.
For past 3-4 years have had numerous occurrences of power failing and car stalling with no warning. Most times occurs while making a right turn, and often times during moist weather, but not exclusively. Have worked with a dealer on this many times and have not been able to id cause. (have records). Continues to occur randomly which is a real hazard as it has happened with other cars behind me. Vehicle has not been in any accidents as yet, and has been properly maintained. Simply want to know if there is any knowledge of similiar issues and have they been resolved.
There is a fuel odor, recall 00v419002 was done in the summer of 2001, but fuel smell persisted. Taken to another dealer who determined the vent hose was put on backward. Consumer still smells fuel.
Vehicle experiencing problem with exhaust fumes coming into vehicle. Problem is due to broken studs on engine head passenger's side. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
2 front engine manifold bolts sheared off, causing exhaust leak into vehicle and possible head warping problems in the future.the rear tail lights have blown bulbs on an average of 4 a year ,once resulting in a rear end collision. My ignition switch is so screwed up, it is impossible to remove the key safely so I am forced to leave it in at all times.my wiper/turnsignal switch has been a joke from day 1, the techs couldn't figure it out until the warrantee was over and tried to charge me for it.
In middle of traffic vehicle died. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, mechanic stated that crankshaft was broken. Please provide any further information. *ak injectors and fuel pump running all the time, the spark leading up all the time , timing belt appear broke, distributors not moving, timing belt failed, the dealer replaced the timing belt and found crankshaft broken. Nlm
After driving for approximately 15minutes engine check light would come on. After awhile it would go out but it would come back on. Have taken vehicle to private mechanic and it was placed on a tester after being test driven. First time indication was a water pump and it was replaced. Second time, a ticking had developed, and problem wasthe exhaust, which was leaking. Mechanic noticed 2 studs had melted & broke off in engine head. Needed to be drilled out and replaced due to incorrect temperment. *ak consumer states the check engine light had been coming on for a year, the replacement of the water pump did not correct the problem, as well as the exhaust, once the bolts were replaced the engine light stopped coming on.
Crankshaft broke while driving only 5mpg in a parking lot. Had this happened a few minutes earlier while we were on a busy road, we would have been in grave danger. Engine ruined, replacement cost $4,400.
Vehicle stopped operating while traveling off freeway. Vehicle had been towed to mechanic who informed consumer that problem was due to camshaft failure. Engine needed to be replaced. *ak
The top of the head bolt broke off due to bad heat treating, and lodged agianst the cam shaft and caused major engine damage , along with having the brakes not operating , no power steering and, needless to say no control of the vehicle.with no control of the vehicle an accedent is going to happen.
Whe vehicle is started passenger compartment fills up with fumes. Dealer has been notified. A recall ha s been issued on vehicle make and model.
I requested bellevue lincoln mercury investigate a 'clicking' noise coming from the engine compartment. They advised me that the noise was coming from a gasket failure between the exhaust manifolds and the engine heads. The probable cause was a failure the the exhaust manifold studs. This failure allow hot exhaust gases to leak and cause heat damage and possible failure of engine or automotive components. Additionally the exhaust gas may be introduced into the passenger compartment possibly asphyxiating the occupants. Dealer mechanics and other engine mechanics state that this is a common problem on this year and model of mercury village vans, as well as nissan quest vans.
Both of these problems appear to be a mfg flaw and are very common. Ford is doing nothing to fix.
My crankshaft broke while turning at a light intersection. Which broke my timing belt.
The consumers fuel filler pipe vent hose leaked and was repaired on several occasions prior to recall notice oov-419, the consumer request reimbusement. Nlm
Consumer contacted dealership in regard to the federal safety agency campaign 00v419002. Consumer made an appointment with dealership to have vehicle serviced, and was informed at time of appointment that parts were not available.
Consumer went to ladia lincoln mercury west , lake villager, ca. Phone number 805‑495‑2193 and was refused recall oov419002/ manufacturer's recall 00s59 repairs. Consumer was given no explanation.
Vehicle caught on fire within minutes after car was turned off. Consumer feels it was a direct result from recall on fuel vent house.
Vehicle just caught on fire within seconds with out warning. Consumer feels this problem is related to recall for fuel vent hose.
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