The car continually locks itself (power locks). If I'm outside the car I have to repeatedly try to unlock it while at the same time it relocks itself. After numerous attempts it will stop and let me in. Same is true if I'm in the car except now I can't get out. It's usually much worse during the day than at night. Doesn't matter if you're in the car, trying to get in or nearby (I don't have a remote nor is it an option). The car can be sitting idle for hours and then all of a sudden starts locking and unlocking itself in rapid succession. Rarely if ever does it end up unlocked. Will occasionally go through the same procedure while driving. It doesn't effect anything but all the door locks (at least that I have been able to ascertain). If it matters I could send a video of this problem. The question below of when does this happen is moot. It happens every day at anytime. I've tried numerous workarounds with little success because the car seems to adapt and then becomes more difficult. ( believe me, I know what this sounds like.)
Mercury Villager door locks problems
63 of the 1,723 owner complaints about the Mercury Villager describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 63
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 43,177
By model year
Often reported together
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What owners say
My mercury villager while lock in my garage and door lock we smell smoke outside of garage we had not used the garage except week ago we found the window crack front also vents front were all melted most damage is located behind the heater and radio also near the accelerator pedal that part of the dash was also burnt all the windows were also fully closed! We called the police they had no signs of force entry they also determined the fire started inside dash between the heater control and the radio. The vehicle has never been service or had any item repair or replaced as long as we own the vehicle.
The vehicle automatic door locks automatically lock the doors this has happened innumerable occasions. This began shortly after purchase of the vehicle in 1998, and continues today. The doors ar not to lock if the keys are in the ignition, and they do. This has occurred while driving the vehicle, while it is parked, when entering, and exiting the vehicle. The interior doors do not override the locks, and in an emergency, one would be unable to exit the vehicle if they were to lock. Usually this occurs most often when the doors are being closed; and if the battery is unhooked, and reconnected, it may remedy the situation for several days. The rear automatic windows go out when you press the buttons to make them go in, and the rear wiper stays down as if the window is unlocked. That can be remedied by unlocking the window, and relatching it, it usually stays up for 2-3 days. When you attempt to retract the rear windows, they will not go in automatically. I have contacted putnam lincoln mercury in fort smith, arkansas, and I do not have the money to complete these repairs which could possibly cause injury or death if the doors locked someone in. In other news, the gas pedal is sticking also, this happens when you take off in the vehicle, and happens every time. This has also been reported to the dealership.
Consumer complained about automatic door lock problem. The doors locked without notice. Currently, hatchback will not open. Also, driver's side seat belt did not retract.
Automatic door locks do not work at various times. All the doors will not lock. *ak the automotive mechanic cleaned the contacts, however he could not locate a problem. *jb
Door locks engage intermittently by themselves. This occurs both when the vehicle is running and off, and when the vehicle is moving or parked.
My sliding door latch on my 1995 mercury villager pops open when I am driving!!! I am afraid my child will fall out and I will sue mercury for a great deal of money.
The power door locks lock when ever they seem to want to, when I unlock them they will lock again as im trying to open the door.
Door locks continually lock and unlock themselves wheter driving or parked
When vehicle is idling automatic door locks engaged without warning. Consumer's child was in vehicle.*ak consumer stated the problem happens daily, consumer states maybe a possible wiring problem.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercury Villager door locks
Which Mercury Villager years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (18 complaints), 1997 (14 complaints) and 1993 (10 complaints).
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