1993 Mercury Villager Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 7%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Mercury Villager, 7% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1993 ford Mercury Villager v6 3.0l sohc having seat belt guide rail problems function is irradic and noisey. Spoke with Mercury customer service dept and after providing them with the recall number (92v133002) which is provided by NHTSA. They expln that this is not a recall number and there is no recall for this vehicle. I spoke with monique and her supervisor akalya.”
NHTSA complaint #10114328, filed 2005-03, 110,000 miles“Consumer was involved in an accident where the seat belts failed to release. It was not until after the accident that consumer learned of the seat belt recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10002543, filed 2003-01, 30,529 miles“When opening the door on the driver's side automatic shoulder belt gets jammed at a point closer to the steering wheel. Once the door is closed, the belt retracts back. Owner not sure if belt will work in a crash. The system was adjusted in the spring of 1999. A mechainc recommended that the whole system be replaced. Dealership was contacted concerning the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #863760, filed 2000-06“Both front automatic seat belts don't retract all the way. It makes a very loud noise when opening the door, retracting to the other end. Driver's side has been repaired twice. This is the first time for passenger's side.manufacturer is not offering to do anything because the 5 year warranty has ended.”
NHTSA complaint #873784, filed 2000-10“The motorized seatbelts in the passenger and driver seats stopped working. The passenger seatbelt motor started smoking and we had to shut down the motor by taking off the panel and unplugging the fuse.”
NHTSA complaint #10128291, filed 2005-07Related recalls
- 92V133002Sep 21, 1992One or both of the bolts securing the automatic seat belt restraint system tracks to the b-pillars were not adequately tightened.Covers: Mercury Villager 1993
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Villager
142 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEquipment
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mercury Villager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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