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1993 Mercury VillagerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 414 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Villager, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.3× the Villager median · #1 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints41461 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage106kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mercury Villager has problems

414 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling1425
Visibility6112
Equipment345
Electrical system3412
Service brakes, hydraulic316
Power train283
Fuel system, gasoline282
Seat belts272
Structure240
12 other systems5910

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1993 Mercury Villager recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 92V-172 · Dec 2, 1992 · 10,800 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 92V-132 · Sep 21, 1992 · 3,500 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 92V-133 · Sep 21, 1992 · 3,500 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Villager year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Villager median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Mercury Villager safety ratings

1993 Mercury Villager Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
8 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Mercury Villager, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGEEA00014 · closed Jan 4, 2001
    No recall
  2. BLOWER AREA FIRESEA95027 · closed Nov 17, 1995
    No recall
  3. BATTERY EXPLOSIONSEA96005 · closed May 29, 1997
    No recall
  4. FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGEEA99015 · closed Apr 18, 2001
    No recall
  5. BACKLITE SHATTERINGPE93020 · closed Jul 28, 1993
    No recall
  6. POWER DOOR LOCK FAILUREPE93047 · closed Aug 11, 1993
    No recall
  7. FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIREPE95037 · closed Sep 22, 1995
    No recall
  8. BATTERY EXPLOSIONPE96009 · closed May 30, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Villager owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THREE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE FRONT, AND THREE MORE ON THE REAR ARE BROKEN OFF, WITH A INCREASINGLY MORE LOUD SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I BELIEVE THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN THESE VANS, BUT REQUIRE THE OWNER TO SHOULDER THE PAYMENT OF THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY…
Complaint 10136136 · Sep 11, 2005 · 100,000 miles
BAD FACTORY DESIGN LEADS TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING. THUS CAUSING EXPENSIVE, UNDUE REPAIRS. FORD IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS WHO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE. *AK MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:…
Complaint 10086267 · Aug 5, 2004 · 156,000 miles
STUDS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHEARED OFF. CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SICKING PASSENGERS. ALSO CAUSED A LOUD NOISE LIKE A EXHAUST LEAK. MECHANIC SAID HAD SEEN THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER VILLAGERS.*AK
Complaint 10062123 · Mar 13, 2004 · 104,000 miles

Own a 1993 Villager?

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