Mercury Villager stalling problems

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · IL

When stopped at light, upon accelerating when the light turns green, the accelerator is hard to press. It does not depress. You have to either press too hard or pump a few times for it to get going. This is very dangerous when you are taking a left turn on a solid green light without a green arrow. You may stall and then lunge forward into an oncoming car

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury villager. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH making a turn, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted immediately. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Engine · 92,000 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled and would not restart after reversing out of a driveway. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was put in drive prior to the stalling. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the end of the crankshaft snapped off and the engine needed to be replaced. Updated 9/20/2006 -

Filed Sep 18, 2005 · Fuel system · 113,989 miles · GA

In very high temperatures, my van stalls and eventually splatters and quits. This has happened on three ocassions with my wife and once with me and because it stalls, the steering gets really hard and almost caused me to run into another vehicle at a stop light.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ

Vehicle has stalled without warning at least 12 times over several years. This happens at any speed and has always happened in hot weather. The last several times were on a busy, curvy highway with no room to pull off road and almost LED to an accident. The villager's fuel pump becomes very noisy when trying to restart engine. After about 15 to 20 minutes it will restart. Please inform me of what the problem could be. It has never happened in cold weather. I am afraid an accident could happen. There is no warning at all.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Electrical, Steering · KY

Intermittently steering in any direction causes vehicle to stall. No indication lights illuminate on dashboard. Vehicle will restart after stalling. There is no way to detect when vehicle will stall. Dealer has tried different repairs, and problem still exists. *ak

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Engine · NY · fire

I was driving home from work one evening in the rain. The engine started sputtering and then stalled. I coasted to the side of the road since I didn't have any power for the steering or brakes. I noticed smoke coming from then engine compartment and thought I overheated the engine until I could smell the smoke entering the passenger compartment. I left the van and got about 50 yards before calling the police. By the time the emergency crews arrived, the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The insurance company estimated the damage at $13000 but paid substantially less than that to write off the vehicle as a total loss. I am still without explanation about the cause of the fire. I have contacted ford recently since I am concerned that this may be a safety issue for other mercury villager owners.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

Vehicle has stalled 7-8 times at any speed, dealer cannot remedy the problem.*akwhile starting the vehicle, consumer smells gas, the fuel pump failed, consumer had it replaced, and is seeking reimbursement.

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Engine · GA

While driving on highway engine stalled without prior warning. Vehicle had to be towed. Then, at dealer mechanic said that problem was due to an engine blown that had cracked the block. Engine needed to be replaced. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Engine · IL

For past 3-4 years have had numerous occurrences of power failing and car stalling with no warning. Most times occurs while making a right turn, and often times during moist weather, but not exclusively. Have worked with a dealer on this many times and have not been able to id cause. (have records). Continues to occur randomly which is a real hazard as it has happened with other cars behind me. Vehicle has not been in any accidents as yet, and has been properly maintained. Simply want to know if there is any knowledge of similiar issues and have they been resolved.