Crankshaft snaped off a gear in turning belt, contacted an independent mechanic, who said that they have never seen something like this.
1995 Mercury Villager engine complaints
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Strong fuel smell inside vehicle when turning on air conditioner or heater. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times. Replaced solenoid and canister. It did not remedy problem.
Consumer states left coil spring failed, consumer was advised by mechanic that manufacturer should cover since coil spring contained premature rust on the sides, consumer states lower front ball joint was also replaced because of the noise and vibration that was coming from the vehicle, after lower front ball joint was replaced, vehicle continued to make noise and vibrate, consumer was then advised the problem was with the tires, dealer then performed a wheel alignment to see if vehicle would stop shaking, however vehicle only stopped shaking temporarily.
Engine piston beat the head causing complete engine failure while driving, consumer is unable to buy new engine from ford as they will charge surcharge.
Head gasket was leaking fluid. Contacted dealer, dealer noticed that head gasket needed replacing. Also, a tsb was issued for same type of problem. However this vehicle was not included. Please provide any further details.
How many catalytic converters are in this vehicle?
Consumer received recall 00v419002/manufacturer's recall 00s59 fuel tank vent hose. Dealer will not have part available for a few months. Consumer was having a strong gas odor on inside & outside of vehicle. Smell was so strong that windows could be rolled down in summer time. Bath automotive group in bath, ny. Phone number 607‑776‑6000.
Recall 00v419002, contacted dealer who informed consumer there were no parts available from ford. No date given when parts were due at dealer.
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer numerous times for smelling gas at vents. Dealer has changed hose and tried other remedies, smell was overwhelming inside vehicle. Cosuemr received a recall00v419002 /manufacturer's recall 00s59 andwill take it to dealer to see if it will repair problem. Consumer please add VIN.
Consumer received recall 00v419002 for fuel ine vent hose in beginning of february, 2001. Has contacted dealer and made appointments. Went to acton mercury dealer on route 2a in acton ,ma twice,but was told there were no parts available to perform recall repairs. In meantime recall was not being done in timely manner, and consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.
Recall 00v419002/ manufacturer's recall 00s59/ fuel tank vent hose. Dealership refused to repair recall defect as stated in tletter, they wanted to inspect vehicle, and if needed they will replace part. Ford motor company has been contacted.
While driving about 60 MPH engine quit working. Then, towed vehicle to a shop, and technician found out that crankshaft was broken. Could not determine what caused breakage on crankshaft.
Theres a smell of fumes coming from somewhere in vehicle.
When driving during hot weather conditions at 70 MPH engine began to stall, and shutdown. Dealer has been contacted.*ak eventhough the problem occured on three different occasions, the dealer's diagnosis could not determine the cause.
Check engine light is illuminated at all times except when vehicle is at the dealership.
This vehicle has been experiencing the same problem as recall 00v419.002/ tank vent hose. Had problem fixed, but problem is still occurring. *ak the gas smell that comes into the interior of the vehicle was possibly caused by fuel leak. Timing and drive belts failed.
Exhaust manifold warped/sheered two bolts into the engine block, causing smoke to go into the vehicle when turning vehicle on or coming to a complete stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer offered to fix the vehicle at a cost of 1,700.
On two separate occaisions while traveling at about 70mph in high heat conditions above 90 degrees, my car simply stalled out. Just stopped running and I had to coast to a stop. Luckily there was no accident. Later after cooling off it started right up. In the july 2000 incident I did stop by a dealership but they had no idea what was the problem since it started right up. Are there other report of this happening to other mercury villager owners. Is this similar to the situation in calif?
While driving power was decreasing and finally vehicle stalled out in an intersection due to crankshaft breaking. Dealer replaced whole engine.
Defective emission system , a bolt was broken and sheared off.
Ea00014; fuel tank vent hose leakage: when filling up the fuel tank, fuel would leak from the vent hose once the tank was filled completely. Owner replaced the hose, the protective cover and two clamps himself. These parts were brought at the dealership. *ak the keyless entery does not unlock the door from out side.
Ifold is warping, causing bolts to shear off. Mechanic says this is a common problem and obviously a defect in the parts.
Intermittently cruise control will deactivate by itself. Dealer has been notified.*ak cruise control deactivates only at higher elevations. The vehicle has fuel vapor lock problem on hot days and long drives.
While in driving smells gas due to defective fuel tank vent hose.
When it is cold outside automobile will not keep running after it is put in gear. When it is finally in gear, it has no power. Front brakes are noisy,belts replaced, vehicle screeches when running. Despite replacements and repairs for all these problems, they still exist. *ak
When you come to a complete or almost complete stop, there is gas fumes coming from the engine compartment. This is a very strong gas odor! As long as you are moving you can't smell it. My concern is possible vehicle fire. I think the problem is still there while moving but you just can't smell it. A friend of mine has the same problem with his 95 villager.
Broken crankshaft d/t metal fatigue.
This engine was known to be defective when sold to me.
I would appreciate being contacted by someone to discuss further. I have 9 other concerns, but my computer makes it difficult at times to complete certain sections. I would like to further discuss to see if in your professional opinion I have a valid case as far as a lemon car is concerned. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: )
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