Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1998 Mercury Villager.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Consumer's 4 year old child was able to shift the lever out of the park gear while vehicle was parked on an incline. Vehicle rolled across several streets before crashing into a neighbor's truck parked in driveway. Dealership indicated that the steering pin broke.
Brakes, steering, body, and engine malfunctions.