1996 Mercury Villager Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Mercury Villager, 2% of the 188 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.
“The keyless entry system is inoperative, when entering the code for the keyless entry the doors will unlock then lock again, when the consumer locks the doors the passenger front door lock grinds and sometimes will not lock. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #563529, filed 2001-10“When driving stright ahead and proceeding around a corner or making a right or a left turn, the signal light will not stay illuminated. Consumer has contacted the manufacutrer, the manufacutrer stated that is normal operation.”
NHTSA complaint #806479, filed 1996-12“Noticed similar villagers in dealer lot with same failure of headlight reflector material. Result was failed state safety inspection, parts replaced under warranty”
NHTSA complaint #703745, filed 1999-02“Consumer complained that wipers do not work until turn signals are turned on, either left or right. Dealer notified, but will not repair unless cost is to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #825863, filed 1998-07Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Mercury Villager
36 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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