1993 Mercury Villager
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1993 Mercury Villager. Newest first.
Vehicle description: minivans. the fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. cracks have developed in the vent hose. if (1) the fuel tank IS overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle IS driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there IS subsequently…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Leaves and other foreign material can enter through the cowl panel air intake during operation of the front heater and/or air conditioning system resulting in a build-up of material in the plenum. This can lead to noise, odors, or in some cases, ignition of these materials.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen.
Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage can result if the cut extended through thethickness of the hose wall. Leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the fuel filler hose.
The service brake master cylinder was not properly assembled or could have been damaged by the evacuation and filling of the brake system at the assembly plant.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a partial brake system failure due tointernal master cylinder leakage which can cause loss of braking on two of thefour wheels. If this occurs, there would be increased brake pedal travel, higherpedal efforts and increased stopping distances.
Remedy
A new brake master cylinder will be installed.
One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the automatic seat beltsystem track joints having less than design strength, and increase the risk ofinjury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the passive restraint system track mounting bolts.
Owner complaints
414 complaints15 involved a crash30 involved a fire29 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
Owner notice engine beginning to drag on the ground, car was still capable of operating. transverse structural member beneath the radiator which supports the front end of the engine support beam failed and allowed engine to tilt forward. Attach bracket for support beam tore through the structural…
Owner notice engine beginning to drag on the ground, car was still capable of operating. transverse structural member beneath the radiator which supports the front end of the engine support beam failed and allowed engine to tilt forward. Attach bracket for support beam tore through the structural member. serious potential for snagging the front end of the engine support beam on a road hazard and forcing the front end of the car up in the air thus rolling the engine aft under the vehicle with loss of control. transverse beam was partially corroded however metal thickness and strength of this component appears to be inadequate. pictures available. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercury villager. the contact stated that the brake lights have failed for two years and several unsuccessful attempts have been made to diagnose and repair the vehicle. the mechanic replaced the bulbs, fuse, and brake light switch, however, the failure remains. on…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercury villager. the contact stated that the brake lights have failed for two years and several unsuccessful attempts have been made to diagnose and repair the vehicle. the mechanic replaced the bulbs, fuse, and brake light switch, however, the failure remains. on september 14, 2007, the brake lights were replaced, but failed again on september 17, 2007. the dealer stated that there were no recalls on her vehicle. the contact can provide invoices. the fuel system was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 138,000. updated 01/09/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr
- Electrical system
TL* - the contact called regarding the 1993 mercury villager. the contact was traveling under 30 mph when the vehicle decelerated, it seemed as though the vehicle was not getting gas. the contact had to keep the vehicle in first gear. the contact smelled something burning and turned off the…
TL* - the contact called regarding the 1993 mercury villager. the contact was traveling under 30 mph when the vehicle decelerated, it seemed as though the vehicle was not getting gas. the contact had to keep the vehicle in first gear. the contact smelled something burning and turned off the heater. she turned the ignition off, and smoke came from under the hood. the flames were on the passenger's side near the engine. The contact put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. there were no injuries. The contact stated she smelledgas for months. she had the emissions checked, and they did not find a problem. The contact will take pictures of the vehicle. *Ak
- Equipment · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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…
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. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Three exhaust manifold bolts on the front, and three more on the rear are broken off, with a increasingly more loud sound coming from under the hood. I believe they are aware of this defect in these vans, but require the owner to shoulder the payment of this expensive repair. This problem IS very evident in the 1993 model year of the mercury villager and the nissan quest. *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
1993 mercury villager developed problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. *Mr the consumer's vehicle was parked and off when it jumped out of gear and rolled over the consumer's leg causing residual nerve damage after the initial compound fracture to her tibia bone. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they assume no responsibility. *nm
- Seat belts
The motorized seatbelts in the passenger and driver seats stopped working. the passenger seatbelt motor started smoking and we had to shut down the motor by taking off the panel and unplugging the fuse.
- Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
Purchased a 1993 mercury villager from mzn auto sales on january 28, 2005. was driving down the highway on may 19TH, heard a loud noise and people were yelling to pull over that my van was on fire, both sides in flames. come to find out, there was a recall on this vehicle for fuel related fires…
Purchased a 1993 mercury villager from mzn auto sales on january 28, 2005. was driving down the highway on may 19TH, heard a loud noise and people were yelling to pull over that my van was on fire, both sides in flames. come to find out, there was a recall on this vehicle for fuel related fires and we were not notified by the owner of mzn auto sales of any recalls. they have our van in their possession at this time.
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer concern about what type of accident you must have for the air bags to deploy properly. *bf the consumer stated he was involved in a head on collision and only the passenger side air bag deployed. *Jb
- Seat belts
1993 ford mercury villager V6 3.0L SOHC having seat belt guide rail problems function IS irradic and noisey. spoke with mercury customer service dept and after providing them with the recall number (92v133002) which IS provided by nhtsa. they expln that this IS not a recall number and there IS no recall for this vehicle. I spoke with monique and her supervisor akalya. *ak
- Suspension › Front
While turning at any speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Bad factory design leads to exhaust manifold studs breaking. Thus causing expensive, undue repairs. Ford IS unwilling to assist customers who experience this problem, but it IS a known defect with the engine. *Ak more information can be found at: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/minivansenthusiastdiscussiongroup/169.html
- Unknown or other
Exhaust manifold studs breaking off. Checked prior to repair by calling a local ford dealer and also on the internet, to see if there was a recall on this as it IS an extensive repair and very expensive to repair. Could not find an official recall from ford, but found numerous websites and…
Exhaust manifold studs breaking off. Checked prior to repair by calling a local ford dealer and also on the internet, to see if there was a recall on this as it IS an extensive repair and very expensive to repair. Could not find an official recall from ford, but found numerous websites and complaints and concerns from owners, nationally, as well as internationally, of the 1993 mercury villager who have experienced this exact problem.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Studs on exhaust manifold sheared off. caused exhaust fumes to enter passenger compartment sicking passengers. also caused a loud noise like a exhaust leak. mechanic said had seen this on several other villagers.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
I am the owner of a '93 mercury villager. I have had to have several of my head bolts replaced due to broken bolts causing my head gasket to leak and cause my engine to overheat. I am not the only person with this particular problem, there are many of us seeking an explanation. For more information…
I am the owner of a '93 mercury villager. I have had to have several of my head bolts replaced due to broken bolts causing my head gasket to leak and cause my engine to overheat. I am not the only person with this particular problem, there are many of us seeking an explanation. For more information you can visit cartrackers.com and you will find many upset owners of both nissan quest and mercury villagers (same motors) with same problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold bolts have broken and exhaust IS backing up into the cabin. my mechanic owns a villager and told me that this IS a common problem and that the dealer IS the only one who can fix it. I have done some on-line research and it appears that this IS very common and could possibly be a manufacturing defect. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving vehicle was involved in a minor collision. Then, vehicle caught on fire without warning. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
The two outside exhaust manifold bolts on the both the front and back were broken. this caused exhaust fumes to enter the cabin.*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Though our vehicle IS exhibiting the exact symptoms listed under the recall (95c222001), lincoln maintains that our vehicle IS not a candidate for that recall. The defect summary says we would smell burning odors when using the heater, which we do. ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770832
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The headlight lens covers degraded excessively and turned gray/opaque, which made it very difficult to see the road while traveling at night. *jb nissan and fords plastic headlight, fade and turn amber which restricted the light output and has to be changed every three months. the consumer requested glass to alleviate the problem. *scc
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The plastic headlamp plastic faded and reduced light output which IS dangerous for night driving. *jb *scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
This IS about my 1993 mercury villager. after viewing your site, it appears that the problem with my car IS widespread. the bolts that connect the manifold to the engine block sheared off. I had the repair done in may of 1998 and also contacted the lincoln mercury division of ford. I even sent…
This IS about my 1993 mercury villager. after viewing your site, it appears that the problem with my car IS widespread. the bolts that connect the manifold to the engine block sheared off. I had the repair done in may of 1998 and also contacted the lincoln mercury division of ford. I even sent them two of the sheared bolts. Since that time, the bolts on the front manifold have sheared. I never even received an acknowledgement from ford in response to my letter. the engine now IS very noisy and I brought it in to my muffler mechanic about 3 weeks ago and he noted the sheared bolts on the front of the manifold. I would like to know whether nhtsa IS doing anything about this or whether you are aware of any success with ford in getting this problem taken care of. it IS potentially dangerous.
- Seat belts › Front
Consumer was involved in an accident where the seat belts failed to release. it was not until after the accident that consumer learned of the seat belt recall. *Jg
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The vehicles front calipers are locking up states consumer. While driving at 20 mph the rpm's are higher than normal. please provide any further information. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
Consumer states that vehicle's fumes were escaping inside the vehicle. Dealer stated that exhaust manifold has developed a leak. Please provide additional information. Ts
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage
Periodic exposure to liquid gasoline may result in extraction of antidegradants from the subject fuel tank vent hose.hoses which have suffered loss of antidegradants can develop cracks in areas of high strain.fuel may spray or drip from cracked vent hoses following tank fill.starting at JOB#1 1998 my (california…
Periodic exposure to liquid gasoline may result in extraction of antidegradants from the subject fuel tank vent hose.hoses which have suffered loss of antidegradants can develop cracks in areas of high strain.fuel may spray or drip from cracked vent hoses following tank fill.starting at JOB#1 1998 my (california emissions vehicles) and JOB#1 1999 my (federal emissions vehicles), the subject vent hose composition changed from nitrile rubber hoses with chloroprene rubber covers (nbr/cr) to fluorocarbon rubber hoses with an outer layer blend of nbr/pvc.the changes were made to improve hydracarbon resistance for complaince with new evaporative emissions regulations.the modified hoses are also significantly more resistant to degradation and cracking.in a letter dated january 2, 2001, ford notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall campaign to replace the subject vent hose in affacted vehicles.ford will begin notifying customers of the affected vehicles on or about the week of february 12, 2001 to return their vehicles to dealers for replacement of the fuel tank vent hose with the latest design lever part.
- Fuel rail hose fitting leakage
The engineering analysis closing report covers 1993-1998 mercury villager and nissan quest minivans.these two minivans share a common body platform and power train.based on the low number of reported incidents and the absence of a demonstrable failure trend, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at…
The engineering analysis closing report covers 1993-1998 mercury villager and nissan quest minivans.these two minivans share a common body platform and power train.based on the low number of reported incidents and the absence of a demonstrable failure trend, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources IS not warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See engineering closing report ea99-015 for details.
- Battery explosions
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis closing report IS included in the public file.
- Battery explosion
1993 mercury villagerbattery explosion
- Blower area fires
There is no summary currently available
- Front blower assembly fire
There is no summary currently available
- Power door lock failure
There is no summary currently available
- Backlite shattering
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6091783Information regarding shortage of new transmission assemblies.
- 6090862Whining noise from transaxle on light acceleration, tip-in acceleration between 40-64 km/h (25-40 mph)
- 6090860Exhibiting an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3031600Unknown
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 627747This aritlce IS to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 620492Some vehicles may exhibit a noticeable steering pull or drift while driving on a flat road surface. This condition may be caused by a high side-to-side difference in front wheel alignment caster angles.
- 619460Information on servicing the forward clutch.
- 616508Special field action regarding revised waranty information.
- 615278Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle.
- 615197Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle.
- 613343Experiencing a crunch / grunt noise from the rear suspension of some vehicles.
- 613338There may be a squeak / rattle noise from the sliding door area and / or the sliding door may be difficult to close.
- 613226Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code 34, or p0325 (mil dtc 0304) when testing the electronic engine control system.
- 613060Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 34, or po325 (mil dtc 0304) when testing the electronic engine control system, indicating a fault with the engine knock sensor circuit. *Mjs
- 613019Experiencing a squealing or grinding noise from either the front or rear brakes when the customer lightly applies the brakes.
- 612788Information regarding the servicing of the forward clutch, which has been replaced by three individual parts. *Mjs
- 612408Be aware that the f6xz-7a360-aa forward clutch assembly has been replaced by 3 individual parts. Xf5z-7a360-aa(drum), xf5z-7a398-aa (planetary) and f3xy-7b066-f (pressure plate). Use of any of the original components in place of those listed could cause an endplay and/or shifting concern.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609654Addressing an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving.
- 609534Rear brakes are binding or overheating after having been serviced. Yd
- 607496Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp and trouble codes 41/45/55/63.
- 607410This bulletin mentions the two different cylinders available for replacement liftgate support cylinders.
- 607367Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent ABS warning lamp concern and trouble codes 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 may be retrieved during a quick test.
- 607227Concerns with egr flow malfunction.
- 606946Brief information regarding exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606476On some vehicles the check engine warning lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes 32, 35, p0400, p0402, p1400, p1401, p1402 or malfunction indicator lamp 0302, 0305, 0306, 0514, 1005 may be stored indicating a malfunction in the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
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