Mercury Villager owners have reported 76 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline engine (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Intake manifold leaked numerous excessive coolant, causing radiator to become extremely hot, and could result in vehicle overheating. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. Read details...
Intermittently vehicle will not crank up . Dash indicator lights illuminate, but engine will not start up. Having a negative diagnostic testing. The problem is unknown at current time. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information. Read details...
1999 Mercury Villager- gas pedal sticks. Car also smells like rotten eggs after it has warmed up. Sometimes the smell goes away. Read details...
Engine oil light intermittently flashing when engine is cold (after starting). Oil light goes off after engine is warmed up. Intermittent excessive "engine noise" when engine is cold (after starting). Read details...
I noticed there was an exhaust smell seeping into the van, I did some research on the internet and found that it was a common problem with quest's and Villager's snapped exhaust manifold studs. I checked under the hood and sure enough there were 2 studs broken and missing. Read details...