Mercury Villager owners have reported 2 problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Villager based on all problems reported for the Villager.
Check engine light illuminated, dealer stated egr valve was dirty and needed cleaned, however light illuminated again and with an unusual noise, consumer learned that engine was to be replaced and monies should not have been paid for egr valve cleaning and belt tensioner replacement, consumer is requesting reimbursement for those repairs, after engine repair consumer noticed od off light flashing, check engine light illuminated, whining noise from engine, and power steering made noise as steering wheel was turned, all of this happened before consumer put vehicle in drive and feels these additional failures are due to the installment of the new engine.
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Head control module wire harness in back of the dash panel burned up. Wires were completely melted. Several electrical related problems: battery failure, open circuit in main engine harness to egr solenoid, overhead light failed, power door locks were operating by themselves, power locks would not lock with the switch, rear windshiled wiper switch failed and rear wipers would not stop even after fuse was removed, sliding door would not open with remote or switch. Check engine light illuminated. Power steering pump noisy and was replaced. Air conditioner motor failed. When locking vehicle with key, horn would operate, keyless entry had just been installed.