35 of the
516 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Villager are about the
electrical system — 7% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
137,700 miles.
F
35
Complaints
0
Crashes
11
Fires
3
Injuries
Exactly what failed
12V/24V/48V Battery
925.7%
Interior/Under Dash
617.1%
Electrical System
514.3%
Front Underhood
38.6%
Ignition
38.6%
Switch
38.6%
Wiring
25.7%
Module
12.9%
Fuses AND Circuit Breakers
12.9%
Control Module
12.9%
Electrical System across every Mercury Villager year
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING GAS. THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER. SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FLAMES WERE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED SHE SMELLEDGAS FOR MONTHS. SHE HAD THE EMISSIONS CHECKED, AND THEY DID NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10183829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 137,700 milesWoaukesha, WI2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL IN THE VAN AS IT CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE CONSUMER NOTICED PLAY IN THE IGNITION AND LOCK ON THE COLUMN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH EITHER MAY OR MAY NOT CLICK DEPENDING ON HOW FAR THE KEY WAS TURNED. THE CONSUMERS BONE POPPED OUT CAUSING A LOT OF BLEEDING AND CHILDREN ARE STILL SCARRED BY THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #8021198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8011853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norwalk, CTFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
LEAVES AND DEBRIS BUILD IN DASHBOARD CAUSED A FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #8000789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nanhmo, CD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH BOARD. THEN I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE COOLING FAN WAS SMOKING BADLY AND ALL MAJOR WIRING IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WERE MELTED TO BARE WIRING. IF THE CIRCUIT FUSE HAD NOT BLOWN AND THE LIGHT COME ON, THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #9002632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Decatur, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE ON WHICH THE TREAD HAS SEPARATED ON THIS MINI-VAN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA complaint #746637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Darien, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN THIS OCCURS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF.
NHTSA complaint #732726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kensington, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT HAS FAILED (APPARENT SHORT CAUSING BLOWN FUSE) THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 13 MONTHS. IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, A DEALER (ROCKVILLE LINCOLN MERCURY, ROCKVILLE, MD.) REPLACED THE RELEVANT WIRING HARNESS (ACCORDING TO SERVICE RECORDS) BUT THE CIRCUIT FAILED AGAIN OCT. 30.
NHTSA complaint #714528 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FT Washington, MDFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #845178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bensenville, ILFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #829767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bensenville, ILFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #828798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stonington, CT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL.
NHTSA complaint #535724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oceanside, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY EXPLODED. CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #518841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED DUE TO A CHAFED WIRING HARNESS IN THE TAILGATE, CAUSING A SHORT.
NHTSA complaint #513317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kaneohe, HI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
OWNER STATES HIS BATTERY BLEW UP AFTER HE HAD DEALER FIX IT AFTER GETTING A RECALL NOTICE, ALSO THE SEAT BELTS GETTING TOO TIGHT AFTER THEY ARE PUT ON.
NHTSA complaint #805601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Temple, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
DRIVER COULD NOT TURN OFF IGNITION WITH KEY/HAD TO PULL THE COIL WIRE.
NHTSA complaint #507677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, LEAKING ACID ONTO ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #506555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Desoto, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
YOU CAN START THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME WITH THE KEY BUT YOU CAN NOT TURN OFF WITH THE KEY BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR IS BROKEN.
NHTSA complaint #800260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winter Sprin, FLFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY EXPLOSIONS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, THE BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS STARTING THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. EA99-005.
NHTSA complaint #986595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm BCH GAR, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UPON STARTING, BATTERY EXPLODED, DISFIGURING HOOD, SPRAYING ACID OVER ENTIRE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #985122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Round Rock, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #984106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrencevill, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SOMETIMES CD IS PLAYING IN GO OFF MODE, HEAT SWITCH IS OFF WHEN DRIVING SOMTIMES COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint #980804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FT Worth, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SMOKE COMING FROM DASH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT
NHTSA complaint #979013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Plains, ILFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING FIRE DEVELOPED UNDER THE HOOD. TT
NHTSA complaint #975102 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UPON STARTING ORIGINAL MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY EXPLODED, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, SPEWING SMOKE AND BATTERY ACID. TT
NHTSA complaint #972666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marathon, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR PARKED IT CUT OFF WENT BACK TO START IT UP SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT . TT
NHTSA complaint #970041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bluefield, VAFire10 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, CAUSE WAS RELATED TO SOMETHING UNDER THE DASH, AND SMOKE THRU THE HEAT VENTS. TT
NHTSA complaint #969605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.