1997 Mercury Villager latches/locks/linkages problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1997 Mercury Villager — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While opening and locking doors the remote control was inoperable. Consumer had to open the doors and lock the doors manually. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed the driver there was not a recall for this vehicle. Consumer told the mechanic that the locks…”
filed Apr 12, 2004
“Consumer complained about automatic door lock problem. The doors locked without notice. Currently, hatchback will not open. Also, driver's side seat belt did not retract.*ak”
filed Feb 25, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Villager years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Villager | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Villager | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 Villager | 7 | 8% |
| 1996 Villager | 28 | 15% |
| 1995 Villager | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 Villager | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 Villager | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.