Mercury Villager wipers problems

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · 54,840 miles · IL

U.s. Department of transportation the federal safety agency office of defects investigation (nvs-211) 400 7th street, sw washington, dc 20590 september 1, 2006 I own a 2002 mercury villager estate mini van with 54,840 miles and the paint is peeling and in some places showing corrosion. I have been told by the courtesy ford lincoln mercury dealership that there is nothing they can do and the ford customer service agents tell me the same thing and only a district representative can make the determination. Unfortunately, neither the dealership or ford customer seen to know how to locate him. I can furnish photos of the vehicle hood with paint peeling off and the back where there is rust near the rear windshield wiper. Ford and the dealership are not responding to my attempts to correct the problem. They tell me that only the field representative can make the decision, but they will not tell me how to communicate with him. It has been over a month.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Visibility · MO

I purchased a set of anco winter wiper blades from autozone, for a 93 mercury villager. My wife was driving my daughter to school, and the drivers side wiper blade failed completely, during a serious storm and in heavy traffic. My wife was completely blinded, all she could do to maneuver to the side of the road. Wiper blades had been on the car less than a week. Received no satisfaction from autozone, store representative refused to consider blatant defect in manufacturing. Tried to convince me that my wife must have been driving recklessly or something to that effect. This had catastrophe written all over it, anco makes these blades in mexico. I don't understand how a corporation can place profit above the safety of family.

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Locks · 20,000 miles · AR

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Very strong smelling gas fumes inside passenger compartment when heater is turned on. While driving the speed gauge will stop working and the check engine light will come on. Brakes make a grinding noise even after being replaced. Cv boot is leaking and cracked. Driver side auto-seat belt sometimes fails to go up and down. Rear windshield wiper gets stuck in up positions when tring to use it.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · MI

Side sliding door sticks,sliding door window doesnt stay shut,locks will lock themselves ,back wiper malfunctions,grinding and squeaking from brakes,smell of fuel from passenger side and passenger p/w sticks sometimes

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · 33,000 miles · OH

The consumer has experienced the following: rear wiper hangs-won't clear the glass(to open rear hatch glass)-motor inoperative, accelerator sticks-has to keep tapping it to loosen, the rear bench seat recliner will let go and seat will collapse, the left handle is loose, and the rear seat latch is binding/collapsing.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · IL · crash

2 front engine manifold bolts sheared off, causing exhaust leak into vehicle and possible head warping problems in the future.the rear tail lights have blown bulbs on an average of 4 a year ,once resulting in a rear end collision. My ignition switch is so screwed up, it is impossible to remove the key safely so I am forced to leave it in at all times.my wiper/turnsignal switch has been a joke from day 1, the techs couldn't figure it out until the warrantee was over and tried to charge me for it.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Visibility · MI

Rear windshield wiper would wipe only once. Able to reset by opening rear glass. This is a known manufacturing defect at the supplier (contamination in the motor).

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · RI

Head control module wire harness in back of the dash panel burned up. Wires were completely melted. *ak several electrical related problems: battery failure, open circuit in main engine harness to egr solenoid, overhead light failed, power door locks were operating by themselves, power locks would not lock with the switch, rear windshiled wiper switch failed and rear wipers would not stop even after fuse was removed, sliding door would not open with remote or switch. Check engine light illuminated. Power steering pump noisy and was replaced. Air conditioner motor failed. When locking vehicle with key, horn would operate, keyless entry had just been installed.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Locks, Visibility · NJ

When turning on rear windshield wipers consumer hears a humming sound. Then they vibrate, and hang down towards the license plate. Also, can't open rear door with the key, has to use power lock to open door. Consumer feels this is a safety defect because she can't see out of rear window.