1995 Mercury Villager seat belts problems

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Seat belts · 168,000 miles · FL

Driver's automatic seat belt failed to function as it was designed. Seat belt had to be manually placed in the release and retract position. The seat belt motor made a grinding noise when this occurred.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · MI

The paint is cracked on the hood, unknown what month, about 1997. We never had it fixed. Drivers door seatbelt stays in the running position, it won't move forward, but it makes a loud motor noise, unknown what month, since about 1999. We never had it fixed. The seat belt on the right next to the middle seat fell off. We told the dealer. They ordered one. We went back about a month later they said it was too late to fix it. The transmission went out in about may of 1998, at about 120,000 miles. We had it rebuilt. It went out again about a yr later. We can't afford to have it rebuilt again right now. So it sits. In jul or aug of 1998, the motor went out. We were driving down the highway, and it started knocking, then quit. Also on christmas eve of 1997, we were going down the road and the thing sounded like all the rods were knocking. The temp gauge said it was over heating. We paid a guy $100 to bring it from edmore, mi to battle creek, mi. The next day we went out and started it, and it was fine. Our tail lights also went out, the ford dealer fixed them. So needless to say, I will never buy a mercury again. If I had wanted a nissan, I would have bought a nissan. I have a 1976 ford chateau club wagon, over 250,000 miles. It has only had to have a transmission at about 240,000 miles. So I guess I am saying this villager is a lemon. Thank you for listening, dawn green

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Seat belts · 83,000 miles · MA

Front passenger lap seat belt would not lock into the belt buckle. The consumer was only able to wear the automatic shoulder seat belt. Dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Seat belts · 83,251 miles · FL

Front passenger's side lap seat belt would not release from its holster. Dealership indicated that the seat belt was defective. The entire seat belt assembly was replaced, but the problem recurred.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Seat belts · OH

The automatic seat belts stopped working on the driver side and passenger side. Vehicle will be taken to the dealer on 7/16/2003. *ak it was possible that the seat belt modules had gone bad. The dealer didn't have the part so the consumer had started back traveling, and two days into the trip the seat belts started to work again. *scc

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Seat belts · FL

Consumer states the driver and passenger and the rear second road belts and buckles are not working at all. Dealer notified, and to fix the problem will cost $ 650.00. Vehicle is without warranty.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Seat belts · 100,000 miles · FL

I own a 1995 mercury villager. The front passenger side seat belt became un-operational in march 2001. I contacted my dealer and mercury at the time, neither was of any help and showed no concern. I paid $121 out of pocket to replace the part. Now, in february of 2003 the same locations seat belt is un-operational again. I contacted my dealer who told me to call mercury. They will not help cover a part that is more than 12 months old. We were told over and over that it's their policy. I have owned about 6 vehicles in my years of driving, this has never happened to me before. A defective seat belt should be at the bottom of my list of concerns regarding my automobiles. The seat belt on this passenger seat is used the least in the van because I require my child to sit in the middle row of my van and 90% of the time my wife or I are transporting ourselves alone or one of us with our child. The seat is hardly ever-used or being put through unnecessary wear and tear.

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Seat belts · 84,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was hit from rear while stopping, and collided with vehicle in front. Lap belt for last benched seat came loose during the accident. Belt was restraining a css that was tethered. Child sustained minor injuries. *ak

Filed May 20, 2002 · Body, Engine · OK

Drivers seatbelt has stopped working for the 3rd time, it was replaced in february and april of 2001, it was replaced twice in may 2001 and is being replaced again at this time. Burned out motor is the cause.*ak consumer states check engine light comes on at time when driving but does not stay on and molding on driver side is loose.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Seat belts · OK

Electronic seat belt which comes across the shoulder and chest has malfunctioned. It makes a grinding noise, and the belt does not come across the shoulder any more. Took to dealer. *ak consumer states dealer replaced the seat belt 3 times in one year, still it is not working.