Mercury Villager owners have reported 17 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The driver's seat bottom was replaced because it was peeling off. Read details...
While driving at any speed rear captains seat will either slide up or backwards when the gas or brake pedal is depressed. This problem happened several times in the last two months. Dealer is aware of the problem, but will not repair it for free. Read details...
Front passenger seat is power controlled. During a hard brake to avoid a collision the seat went into a full recline position. The seat belt would not have restrained a passenger if one had been present. Seat was working fine when I went to the dealer. Read details...
The van was rearended and the driver's side seat broke and threw the driver in the back. Read details...
Headrest guides are no longer available from manufacturer (Ford or Nissan). The guide itself is a cheaply built plastic sleeve which breaks easily (I've been through several in my nine years of ownership). Unfortunately, the headrest cannot be secured to the seat without them!! Read details...