Mercury Villager owners have reported 58 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems |
While I am driving the sliding door will pop. Currently it does not completely open, but is does become unsecured. The interior lights come on and when driving at night inhibits my vision and makes driving unsafe. Read details...
1998 Mercury Villager. The consumer states all of the doors are locking on their own. This has happened a couple of times. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership to see why this was occurring. He has not yet contacted Mercury. This started on August 15, 2005. 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...
If there is anything just even slightly hanging over the back hatch when it is closed it will not release (open). A recent incident occurred when I had a piece of cardboard from a clothes hanger hanging over the edge of where the back hatch closes. It would not reopen. Read details...