Rear windshield wiper would wipe only once. Able to reset by opening rear glass. This is a known manufacturing defect at the supplier (contamination in the motor).
1996 Mercury Villager: windshield wiper failure
7 of the 187 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Villager describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 20021
- 20001
- 19993
- 19981
- 19967
- 19959
- 19943
- 19931
What owners say
Head control module wire harness in back of the dash panel burned up. Wires were completely melted. *ak several electrical related problems: battery failure, open circuit in main engine harness to egr solenoid, overhead light failed, power door locks were operating by themselves, power locks would not lock with the switch, rear windshiled wiper switch failed and rear wipers would not stop even after fuse was removed, sliding door would not open with remote or switch. Check engine light illuminated. Power steering pump noisy and was replaced. Air conditioner motor failed. When locking vehicle with key, horn would operate, keyless entry had just been installed.
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.
Rear windshield wiper motor went out. Dealer is replacing windshield wiper motor at consumer's cost. Windshield wipers would swipe once, and drop back down.
Rear windshield wiper activated during a rain storm, swiped one way across the window and stopped. When finally was able to get it to move, and it dropped 6 inches below its actual resting spot. Also, difficulty getting shifter out of park, whether vehicle is parked on flat surface or slight incline. Finally, replaced air conditioner motor.
Consumer complained that wipers do not work until turn signals are turned on, either left or right. Dealer notified, but will not repair unless cost is to the consumer.
Rear windshield wiper failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Front door window binding while traveling up or down
- Poor heater capability in vehicles during cold weather while the engine is at idle
- Poor heater capability in villagers during cold weather while the engine is at idle
- Windnoise at the upper b-pillar corner area
- Wind noise at the upper b-pillar corner area on 1996 and 1997 villagers may be caused by the door window...
- Villagers may develop an inoperative rear wiper motor
- Vehicles may develop an inop rear wiper motor
Related recalls
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."
- Risk
- There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. Also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. If an owner prefers, their dealer can install this label for them.
Recall number 98V012001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Villager wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Villager?
7 of 187 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Villager (4%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Mercury Villager?
There is 1 recall and 8 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 17Stalling 8Fuel pump 7Airbag light 6Brake failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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