1997 Mercury Villager service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Mercury Villager — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver reports he must have had his foot on the brake and accelerator at the same time (semi-panic brake application). Police report states "tire marks" on the (dry) pavement. One does not produce "tire marks" on dry pavement (no turning involved) without brake application. Driver had episode of…”
filed Jan 6, 2011
“Defective abs in 1997 mercury villager. While sitting still the brake pedal will release causing the vehicle to lunge forward possibly striking someone or something. I have researched this problem online and found several similar statements from owners of the same vehicle. *jb”
filed Sep 18, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Villager years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Villager | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 Villager | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 Villager | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 Villager | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 Villager | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 Villager | 44 | 12% |
| 1994 Villager | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 Villager | 31 | 7% |
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.