Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
Area in shock towers where strut rod is secured to structure with a nut appears extremely corroded for a vehicle with only 39000 miles. It is not just surface rust, but flaking as well. There is much more corrosion in this area then I have seen on other vehicles I have owned with over 100,000 miles. Read details...
Left front tie rod had to be replaced. It probably had been bad for some time, but was not discovered until vehicle was out of warranty. Left front ball joint was replaced under waranty when vehicle only had mileage in the upper 20,000s. Read details...
Vehicle continually makes noise due to poor suspension. Read details...