Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2002 Mercury Villager.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension problems |
Front suspension ball joints are prone to excessive wear and failure. Joints replaced at 28,000 miles are now failing again at 68,000 miles. There is no service required on these joints. Wear causes excessive tire life loss, vibration in the steering and potential loss of steering control.
The front of the vehicle experienced a sever vibration.