Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Mercury Villager

Intake manifold leaked numerous excessive coolant, causing radiator to become extremely hot, and could result in vehicle overheating. Consumer contacted the manufacturer.

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I am one of tons of people with the notorious exhaust manifold studs breaking issue! which causes the check engine like to come on, and dangerous fumes to enter the vehicle. With 4 children, this is not a good thing. . . And the price is more then a family of 4 children can afford at $1500-3000 depending on the damage and now I cannot have my vehicle safely inspected due to this issue. Please have them issue a recall on this and protect our families.

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The stud bolts are (is) broken on exhaust manifold. Exhaust fumes are leaking and cold air may enter head. Repair is extremely high because of position of bolts. We are afraid to drive it but cannot stop using it. Also we cannot afford to fix it.

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Exhaust fumes entered the passenger cabin. The problem was with the front and rear exhaust manifold.

My 1996 Mercury Villager has been diagosed as having broken exhaust manifold bolts. After searching the web, it's become apparent that this is an extremely common problem with certain model years of the Mercury Villager, including mine. The design of this part of the car is definitely flawed because of the commonality of this problem.

Exhaust manifold bolts sheared off, allowing exhaust fumes to seep into interior of van. Have to drive with windows cracked open to avoid getting sick. After internet search found there are thousands of others with this same problem, but Ford refuses to do anything or help out with the costs which will be several 1000 $$.

Intake manifold bolt sheared off while traveling on highway. Exhaust fumes were leaking from pipe area. Dealership is aware of problem.

Exhaust gases escaping into the passenger compartment because of an exhaust manifold bolt failure.

Exhaust manifold bolts broken off in engine causing a serious exhaust leak. Was quoted $1,100 min. To fix it at manteca Ford. Later found out that there is a hidden manufactuers warranty on this defective part and neither manteca Ford or Ford motor will acknowledge this or help with the liablity of the repairs that were done. I have contacted others who have had the same problem and they were taken care of or ignored like I was. I think there should be a recall on these bolts and all engines should be repaired. These are family vehicles that alot of us work hard and rely on these vans to get our children around and ourselves to work. What happened to truth and honesty?.

A day after taking vehicle for manufacturer's recall awf40c-f 00 s 59 repairs filler hose had to be changed because it could cause a fire. When consumer was driving about 40 mph engine started jumping. Then, caught on fire just like it said in recall. The vehicle had exhaust leak at the manifold. The consumer says he does not know the cause of the fire.

Exhaust manifold bolts shearing off, requiring drilling out, replacement. Internet search reveals that quest, pathfinder, and Villager all have similar affliction. Manufacturer has agreed to pay for 80% of repair cost to fix it, even though vehicle is out of warranty. $1000. 00 to $3,000 to fix. Exhaust fumes are seeping into cab, requiring opening of windows. By offering to pay are they not admitting there is a problem? recall issue?.

There were problems with the exhaust manifold bolts. The manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.

Design of exhaust manifold is defective.