1993 Mercury Villager structure problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1993 Mercury Villager — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 18, 2011
“Doors lock automatically when drivers door is opened from the inside. My grandson, at age 2 was in a child restraint seat while I was locked out. This occurred when it first started happening. Because it locks every time I open the door, I have been locked out myself on several occasions. About the…”
filed Dec 18, 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% |
| 1996 Villager | 25 | 13% |
| 1995 Villager | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 Villager | 7 | 3% |
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.