Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager

Six problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2000

Engine died $5000 repair secret service warranty to replace not honored by dealer.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/04/1998

While making a turn through an intersection the steering and brakes failed, the driver coasted to the side of the road and tried to turn the key, the vehicle did not start, then the driver turn the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and it started.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/04/1997

While driving 40-50mph the vehicles components lock up and the engine goes. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. Consumer stated this has happened 3 to 4t times nearly causing accidents.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Consumer experiencing motor problems.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

While driving vehicle started choking and then it cut off. Contacted dealer, cannot find cause.




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