Mercury Villager owners have reported 33 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
Seat belts on 2000 Mercury Villager estate have locked up and will not release. Called Ford customer relations regarding issue and they are stating they have no know issue or recall with seat belts locking up. Rear seat belts are the ones affected. Read details...
Seat belts plastic covers have broken and fallen off, which has made the locking mechanism useless. The seat belts are now inoperable, which has left us with five available seats in a seven-passenger vehicle. Read details...
Shoulder belt on passenger 's side in the middle row of seats will not pull out so that a passenger can be restrained. Dealership informed consumer that part was no longer covered under warranty, and they were not going to touch it. Read details...
Vehicle was involved in a 3-car accident where owner rearended another vehicle at 10 to 15mph, and the bench seat seatbelts did not properly restrain occupant. Occupant was thrown into the seats in front of them. Also airbags did not deploy. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Read details...