Door Latch problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager

Two problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2002

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.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 09/21/1999

Owner was injured by the locking mechanism, due to the design placement of lock and handle, when locking with hand on handle finger was snapped. Mjs.

Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager

Door Latch problems	2
Tailgate Latch problems	1
Latches/locks/linkage problems	1

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