1996 Mercury Villager brakes problems

12 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
7
Foundation components
3
Power assist
1
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Drum: drum
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Villager brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Mercury Villager brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Mercury Villager owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Brakes · GA

While driving wouldstep on brakes pedal, and they will not activate. Had taken vehicle to dealer,and brakes had to be replaced. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 19, 1999 · Brakes · TX

Consumer was driving vehicle when she applied the brakes and vehicle did not stop. (please provide more information).

Filed Nov 5, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · NC

While making a turn through an intersection the steering and brakes failed, the driver coasted to the side of the road and tried to turn the key, the vehicle did not start, then the driver turn the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and it started.

Filed Sep 30, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Noisy brakes. After being repaired the noise intensified.

Filed Apr 15, 1998 · Brakes · MD

Abs brakes failed. Dealer also replaced master cylinder.

Filed Apr 13, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Drivers window would not go up.

Filed Jun 10, 1997 · Brakes · MO

When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement at low speed the rear brakes make a loud grinding noise, cause unknown. Please givbe any further details.

Filed Apr 15, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · MN

When driving at highway speed and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle coutinues to move forward, resulting in extended stopping distance and brake fading away. Also rpms continued to go up and vehicle did not stop.

Filed Aug 7, 1996 · Brakes · MI · crash

Failaure of the ABS braking system, loss of brakes and power assist causing the consumer to have a accident.

Filed May 12, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · KS

Brakes failed when van stalled.

Questions about the 1996 Mercury Villager brakes

Does the 1996 Mercury Villager have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Mercury Villager, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Mercury Villager brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercury Villager brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Villager have bad brakes?

The Mercury Villager model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (44 complaints), 1993 (31 complaints) and 1994 (22 complaints).