1994 Mercury Villager Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Mercury Villager, 3% of the 253 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have gone to the dealership 3 times and thay tell me it will be about 350.00 to look at this and that still may not fix it. The doors just lock by themselves at any random time leaving you locked in or out. Sometimes I must use 2 hand to get out one pushing the lock button open while pulling the door handle while the locking mechamism grinds away.”
NHTSA complaint #752314, filed 2001-09“The locks will lock all doors by themselves, and I have to repeatedly press the unlock button or hold the unlock button down while getting out or getting my son out. Ford has told me there is a technical bulletin for this problem. This problem could mean life or death in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #741055, filed 2001-02“Crankshaft broke apart immediately behind timing gear. Vehicle idling at a stop sign at time of failure. Total engine failure. / electric locks lock themselves intermittently, without human assistance. Must always have key in hand when exiting the vehicle. Failures are ongoing and unpredictable.”
NHTSA complaint #708770, filed 1999-07“Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. Exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between EGR valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes.”
NHTSA complaint #738433, filed 2000-12Body 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 1994 Mercury Villager
91 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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