Mercury Villager owners have reported 60 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Defective abs in 1997 Mercury Villager. While sitting still the brake pedal will release causing the vehicle to lunge forward possibly striking someone or something. I have researched this problem online and found several similar statements from owners of the same vehicle. Read details...
Consumer applied brakes to come to a stop at intersection, pedal felt hard, and vehicle went through intersection. Dealer stated both rear calipers were frozen, and one front rotor was rusted. All parts were replaced. Read details...
Applied brakes on freeway which was dry at the time; caused me to slide spin out, and slide backwards across three lanes of traffic. Could have resulted in a fatal accident. I did not "jam" on my brakes. Read details...
Driver reports he must have had his foot on the brake and accelerator at the same time (semi-panic brake application). Police report states "tire marks" on the (dry) pavement. One does not produce "tire marks" on dry pavement (no turning involved) without brake application. Read details...
Have had repeated front brake wear out and noise (squaek/groan) on my 2000 Mercury Villager since new. Have had 4 sets of front brake pads and a set of rotors replaced in only 28,000 miles. Dealer says there is nothing wrong. Read details...