1996 Mercury Villager air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Mercury Villager — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While turning from street into a short steep driveway approach, front lower bumper facia drug very slightly on the steep approach ramp setting off the airbags, which broke the windshield, cracked the dash, snapped all four back side window latches, and caused back neck and shoulder injuries to the…”
filed Jan 28, 2012
“The airbag light on my 1996 mercury villager flashes from the time the car is turned on until the car is turned off. I am afraid that the airbag will be released at any given time while I am driving. *nlm”
filed Jun 19, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Villager years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Villager | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 Villager | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 Villager | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 Villager | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 Villager | 12 | 10% |
| 1995 Villager | 15 | 4% |
| 1994 Villager | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Villager | 4 | 1% |
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.