Sliding door will begin to open even if locked, light comes on, door opened.
1996 Mercury Villager locks complaints
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The sliding door on the vehicle pops open when going over bumps, railroad tracks, etc.
Since july 16, 1998 doors locks did not operate properly. Doors would lock without warning. When consumer stepped out of vehicle doors would lock on their own, even with the key still in the ignition switch. Vehicle had been taken to dealer five times for the same problem.
Sliding door comes unlatched (at back)when driving at any speed and when hitting a slight bump with it locked or not locked.
When turning on rear windshield wipers consumer hears a humming sound. Then they vibrate, and hang down towards the license plate. Also, can't open rear door with the key, has to use power lock to open door. Consumer feels this is a safety defect because she can't see out of rear window.
While driving rear sliding door will pop open on its own. This has happened many times. When brought to dealer they claim they could not create problem, so nothing was corrected. Please advise on further action.
When closing the sliding door & then entering the driver's side, latches would automatically lock by themselves. Took the vehicle to dealer & the mechanic changed the locking mechanism. Also, gave owner new remote control. Problem still exists.
Intermittently, while driving sliding door pops open unexpectedly. The dealership is not able to find out what is causing the problem. Please provide any further information.
Locks are not operable. Doors locked when consumer got out and shut the door. Two small children were locked in vehicle with temperatures at 100 degrees. The doors will even lock by themselves while driving. A bump in the road or turning a corner causes doors to lock.
Vehicle door locks malfunctioned, causing all doors to lock unexpectedly. If occupant was out of vehicle / vehicle was running with children in it, consumer would not be able to get into vehicle. Dealer replaced door locks module twice. Problem reoccurring. Van has remote door lock/unlock feature-uses key tob.
While driving at any speed the sliding door keeps opening.
While driving the sliding door unlatched.
The sliding door would become unlatched & open when ever vehicle hits bumps or rough patch in road. Problem was intermitten but now more constant. Also, have a humming sound from fuel tank. Informed by mechanic it was fuel pump. Was also informed by dealer all villagers have humming sound after 1 year.
While driving door latches began to lock and unlock by themselves. While parked with power off, door latches also locked and unlocked. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
While driving the sliding door opens unexpectedly almost causing an occupant to fall out and could result in an accident and injuries. Dealer replaced sliding door locks. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
When driving the sliding door opens for no apparent reason. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Grandson got into vehicle & bumped sliding door. The door became unlatched. Vehicle on slight incline at time. Door was caught before closing on child in door area.
Rear door latch and lock assembly failed, door will come open while driving after locking from the inside.*ak
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