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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1993 Mercury Villager Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
7%of 414 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Mercury Villager, 7% of the 414 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Your office advised me in a letter dated 2/16/01 that the odometer had been tapered with, as you can see I now live in florida and the state attorney here stated they were not involved since the car was sold inva. Who should I contact next virginia stae attorney of massutuests where it looks like the odometer was tampered with?”

NHTSA complaint #741849, filed 2001-03

“Driving through my job's parking lot at 15mph, suddenly there was a loud pop, like something broke. At this time, I proceeded to investigate problem, upon entrying the van and about to preceed driving, the van in question refuses to engage in gear.”

NHTSA complaint #755286, filed 2001-12

“My mechanic was fixing the front manifold gasket problem, when he took it for a test drive, the rear manifold gasket went. The fix for this problem means drilling out the bolts, which crack and cannot be used again. My mechanic has done many of these drillings and says it's a major problem that the car manufacturer should be addressing. The oil leak is becoming major, and I will have to take care of it soon. My mechanic has informed me that the transmission will need to come out in order to fix the leak. He has also done many of these repairs too, for this particular type of vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #711971, filed 1999-09

“1993 Mercury Villager developed problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. The consumer's vehicle was parked and off when it jumped out of gear and rolled over the consumer's leg causing residual nerve damage after the initial compound fracture to her tibia bone. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they assume no responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #10135626, filed 2005-08

“If the ignition is left in a position between lock and on the gear shift interlock mechanism doesnt work and the vechcle can be pulled out of gear. Normally, the service brake has to be applied in order to shift out of park. Contacted ford motor company approx 6 months ago via email- no response.”

NHTSA complaint #764548, filed 2002-07

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200115%
200011%
1999116%
1998810%
199754%
199684%
1995205%
199494%
1993287%

Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Villager

Engine cooling
142 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Equipment
34 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Seat belts
27 complaints
Body and structure
24 complaints
Exterior lighting
17 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle 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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