Mercury Villager owners have reported 24 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dash wiring (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The car continually locks itself (power locks). If I'm outside the car I have to repeatedly try to unlock it while at the same time it relocks itself. After numerous attempts it will stop and let me in. Same is true if I'm in the car except now I can't get out. Read details...
Traveling inside lane; cruise on 60mph. Rock in road appeared size of softball. Passed over rock scrapping bottom of manifold shield, hitting the pliable plastic shield breaking fuel purge valve, and bending rear stabilizer bar. Read details...
Headlights suddenly went out while in use. This occurred because of a short in the electrical system wiring. The socket melted. This could cause a fire, per the dealership. Dealer replaced driver side headlight socket, wire harness and bulb. Read details...
I purchased a used van, there seem to be several recalls either not idenitfied or not know about, either way they were not fixed. I have been unable to fine a dealer whom will acknowledge the recalls and repair them. Read details...
While vehicle was parked inside the parking lot it caught on fire driver was not hurt. Fire department and police responded. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. Read details...