general problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager

Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2012

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 driver.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

The air bag system monitor is inoperative, the dealer states the air bag system becomes inoperative when the light is flashing or when it is being recalibrated.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/07/1998

False deployment of airbags, no impact or crash.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager



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