Vehicle has stalled without warning at least 12 times over several years. This happens at any speed and has always happened in hot weather. The last several times were on a busy, curvy highway with no room to pull off road and almost LED to an accident. The villager's fuel pump becomes very noisy when trying to restart engine. After about 15 to 20 minutes it will restart. Please inform me of what the problem could be. It has never happened in cold weather. I am afraid an accident could happen. There is no warning at all.
1996 Mercury Villager: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 187 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Villager describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Vehicle has stalled 7-8 times at any speed, dealer cannot remedy the problem.*akwhile starting the vehicle, consumer smells gas, the fuel pump failed, consumer had it replaced, and is seeking reimbursement.
While driving on highway engine stalled without prior warning. Vehicle had to be towed. Then, at dealer mechanic said that problem was due to an engine blown that had cracked the block. Engine needed to be replaced. Please provide more information.
The auto headlamp system has failed, on two occasions the lights just suddenly and without warning shut off while driving at night in snowy condtions causing poor visibility. Nlm
Driving down the road at approximately 15mph engine stalls. Also when opening passenger's side door something triggers inside the lock mechanism, which causes the door to automatically lock.
While driving at highway speed and for a long period of time, the vehicle stalls unexpectedly almost resulting an accident. Won't restart for about a half an hour. Been to dealer numerous times. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. *ak
While driving the vehicle will stall without warning which almost caused an accident. Took to dealer, cannot determine problem.
Brakes failed when van stalled.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a sulfur odor during various driving conditions
- On some vehicles the check engine warning lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes 32, 35, P0400,...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Brief information regarding exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system diagnosis
- Information regarding exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) system diagnosis
- Concerns with EGR flow malfunction
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Villager stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Villager?
8 of 187 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Villager (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Mercury Villager?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Mercury Villager
Door locks 18Fuel smell 17Fuel pump 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Brake failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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