Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercury Villager


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager

The Door Latch problem

While going 70mph on highway child almost fell out of sliding door. Child proof lock on sliding door is easy to disengage if door is bumped hard enough. Consumer slammed on brakes quickly enough to catch the door. Dealer was informed. Please provide more information.   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

If there is anything just even slightly hanging over the back hatch when it is closed it will not release (open). A recent incident occurred when I had a piece of cardboard from a clothes hanger hanging over the edge of where the back hatch closes. It would not reopen.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Interior dash lights went out. Interior rear passenger lights went out. Ball joints need to be replaced. Knock sensor needs to be replaced. Power windows and locks don't work. Dealer told me the knock sensors cost $1500. 00 to fix and rear interior lights $250 and ball joints $225.   Read details...


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