1993 Mercury Villager power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Mercury Villager — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 6, 2005
“If the ignition is left in a position between "lock" and "on" the gear shift interlock mechanism doesnt work and the vechcle can be pulled out of gear. Normally, the service brake has to be applied in order to shift out of park. Contacted ford motor company approx 6 months ago via email- no…”
filed Jul 24, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
03148 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2003Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001Information on servicing the forward clutch. *tt
14757 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2001Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Power Train problems in other Villager years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Villager | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 Villager | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 Villager | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 Villager | 8 | 10% |
| 1997 Villager | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 Villager | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 Villager | 20 | 5% |
| 1994 Villager | 9 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.