1996 Mercury Villager structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Mercury Villager — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sliding door will not stay latched while driving, door would come open intermittently. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerningthis matter.*ak”
filed Nov 30, 2001
“The power door lock system engages on its own at unpredictable times and occasions when the engage button has not been touched. For example, the locks have frequently engaged right after the doors have been closed and even if the engine is not running and the ignition is not on; at the same moment…”
filed Sep 24, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Villager years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Villager | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 Villager | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 Villager | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 Villager | 12 | 14% |
| 1997 Villager | 21 | 17% |
| 1995 Villager | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 Villager | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 Villager | 24 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mercury Villager
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.