Mercury Villager knocking problems

Filed Feb 4, 2005 · Suspension · 111,000 miles · NY

While turning at any speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Engine · 82,177 miles · PA

While driving any speed consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the engine. Dealership did not resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2004 · Lights, Locks · 57,000 miles · OH

Interior dash lights went out.interior rear passenger lights went out.ball joints need to be replaced.knock sensor needs to be replaced.power windows and locks don't work.dealer told me the knock sensors cost $1500.00 to fix and rear interior lights $250 and ball joints $225.interior dash lights just went out.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · MI

The paint is cracked on the hood, unknown what month, about 1997. We never had it fixed. Drivers door seatbelt stays in the running position, it won't move forward, but it makes a loud motor noise, unknown what month, since about 1999. We never had it fixed. The seat belt on the right next to the middle seat fell off. We told the dealer. They ordered one. We went back about a month later they said it was too late to fix it. The transmission went out in about may of 1998, at about 120,000 miles. We had it rebuilt. It went out again about a yr later. We can't afford to have it rebuilt again right now. So it sits. In jul or aug of 1998, the motor went out. We were driving down the highway, and it started knocking, then quit. Also on christmas eve of 1997, we were going down the road and the thing sounded like all the rods were knocking. The temp gauge said it was over heating. We paid a guy $100 to bring it from edmore, mi to battle creek, mi. The next day we went out and started it, and it was fine. Our tail lights also went out, the ford dealer fixed them. So needless to say, I will never buy a mercury again. If I had wanted a nissan, I would have bought a nissan. I have a 1976 ford chateau club wagon, over 250,000 miles. It has only had to have a transmission at about 240,000 miles. So I guess I am saying this villager is a lemon. Thank you for listening, dawn green

Filed Apr 4, 2002 · Engine · 83,000 miles · CA

Crankshaft broke, and there was a sudden loss of power.*ak vehicle was in motion at the time of intermittent loss of power and a knocking sound was heard indicating the crankshaft had broken.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MI · crash · 1 injury

1) heater: almost caused elec. Fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) ABS failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. Lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.

Filed Sep 26, 2001 · Tires · FL

While traveling at 70 MPH and faster feeling the minivan shimmy and a knocking noise, later heard a loud slam noise and noticed left rear tire had a separated, it scratched up the side of van, bent gas door and broke tail lamp, consumer had all four tires replaced and would like to reimburse for cost of body work.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Engine · VA

After driving for approximately 15minutes engine check light would come on. After awhile it would go out but it would come back on. Have taken vehicle to private mechanic and it was placed on a tester after being test driven. First time indication was a water pump and it was replaced. Second time, a ticking had developed, and problem wasthe exhaust, which was leaking. Mechanic noticed 2 studs had melted & broke off in engine head. Needed to be drilled out and replaced due to incorrect temperment. *ak consumer states the check engine light had been coming on for a year, the replacement of the water pump did not correct the problem, as well as the exhaust, once the bolts were replaced the engine light stopped coming on.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · SD

Bolt broke on exhaust manifold. Can hear a ticking noise. Also, fuel is leaking out though cracks. Dealership is aware of problem.