Consumer took vehicle to dealership because of a noise that was being heard when applying the brakes. Dealer maintained that the brakes were fine, yet the noise continued. It could be heard when vehicle was going at 35 MPH.
1998 Mercury Villager brakes problems
10 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components4
- Pedals and linkages2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
- Foundation components: disc1
- Antilock1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Villager brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Mercury Villager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When the consumer applied the brakes, they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. *nlm both front brakes locked up within less than a month apart. There was a problem with both rear brakes and the left front caliper locked up. *scc
Consumer applied brakes to come to a stop at intersection, pedal felt hard, and vehicle went through intersection. Dealer stated both rear calipers were frozen, and one front rotor was rusted. All parts were replaced. On july 26, 2002 consumer applied brakes at 10 MPH, pedal felt hard, no braking action. Vehicle at dealer at this time. *ak the booster was replaced, however it is uncertain as to if this will remedy the problem.
While turning into a parking space at a low speed and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and the vehicle kept going. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are too close. Also, height of brake pedal and accelerator pedal are the same which caused pedal misapplication. Please provide any further details.
While making a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, vehicle went into a sudden extended stopping distance, causing consumer to depress brakes again. Please provide further informaton.
While making a sudden stop consumer would have to apply force to the brake pedal. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaion.
Air conditioner failed due to failure of the blower motor, however continues to experience problems.
Brakes, steering, body, and engine malfunctions.
Design problem; the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are the same height. If driver has part of foot on the brake pedal he steps on the accelerator pedal at the same time. Driver was involved in a crash on june 1, 1988 because of problem.
Questions about the 1998 Mercury Villager brakes
Does the 1998 Mercury Villager have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mercury Villager, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Mercury Villager brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 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).
Other 1998 Mercury Villager problems
Acceleration 14Body 12Fuel system 9Suspension 9Transmission 8Locks 7Visibility 6Tires 4Airbags 3Wheels 3Engine 2Seats 2Steering 2Lights 1Seat belts 1
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