While traveling doors lock and unlock out of control. Also while vehicle is turned off. *ak power lock system is defective while vehicle is running or shut down, consumer states locks are inoperable, dealer refuses to replace system and they have not been able to repair it. Consumer states vehicle had engine problems two days after purchase.
1997 Mercury Villager locks complaints
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When closing sliding doors and using remote or manually locks, doors locking mechanism is not catching, preventing doors from locking. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has ordered parts. Please provide any further details.
Latch on passenger side sliding will not secure. It comes partially open at slow speeds and variations in the road. This occurs even if the door is securely shut and locked.
Sliding door does not latch completly when closed. Door also opens partialy while driving and door ajar light comes on.
Side door latching system releases during travel.
Multiple self activation of auto lock mechanism. The car will "lock itself" without a button being pushed, or use of remote key access. This has happened in the garage with the engine on. It has happened at a gas station where the key is left in the ignition. It has happened with children in a hot car, who must wait for aaa to arrive. This condition presents a serious threat to small children and situations where the car can not be moved when necessary.
Passenger's side door locks. Will not unlock in manual mode or automatic mode. Problem is intermittent. Delaers cannot correct problem.
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