1993 Mercury Villager Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Mercury Villager, 6% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Owner notice engine beginning to drag on the ground, car was still capable of operating. Transverse structural member beneath the radiator which supports the front end of the engine support beam failed and allowed engine to tilt forward. Attach bracket for support beam tore through the structural member. Serious potential for snagging the front end of the engine support beam on a road hazard and forcing the front end of the car up in the air thus rolling the engine aft under the vehicle with loss of control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430715, filed 2011-10, 94,000 miles“Power door locks, lock by themselves. Upon unlocking doors with keys, I've had to keep keys in the unlock position to open door. When inside, I have to hold the unlock button down while opening the door. This is very frustrating and can be very dangerous in an emergency situation.”
NHTSA complaint #710883, filed 1999-09“Doors lock automatically when drivers door is opened from the inside. My grandson, at age 2 was in a child restraint seat while I was locked out. This occurred when it first started happening. Because it locks every time I open the door, I have been locked out myself on several occasions. About the same time, my cruise control stopped working also. I feel these electrical problems may be related. Also, the lock on the rear hatch does not switch to the locked positon making it necessary to slam the hatch several times before it catches. …”
NHTSA complaint #755674, filed 2001-12“1. Power locks stuck on unlock and could not used key or manuel lock to secure vehicle. 2) manapholed and bolt failed wal driveing. I was told by the dealer that this is a reacurring problem with the villiagers. This could case engine to fail”
NHTSA complaint #710213, filed 1999-08“The spare tire which is mounted underneath the vehicle is cracking and appears to be dry rotting, this tire is a replacement for a tire which began to dry rot as well, neither spare had ever been used. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #555959, filed 2000-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 12 | 14% |
| 1997 | 21 | 17% |
| 1996 | 25 | 13% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 24 | 6% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
27 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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