1996 Mercury Villager Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Mercury Villager, 4% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,030 miles.
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.
“Doors locks did not operate properly. Doors would lock without warning. When consumer stepped out of vehicle doors would lock on their own, even with the key still in the ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10126146, filed 2005-06, 46,030 miles“While driving oil light came on, and then al loud noise came from engine, causing engine to drag. Consumer had oil change twice, and fixed problem temporarily.”
NHTSA complaint #8007251, filed 2002-04“Remote control would intermittently lock up by itself before letting consumer out of vehicle. Dealer notified, service bulletin allowed dealer to repair vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #861850, filed 2000-05“Engine oil light intermittently flashing when engine is cold (after starting). Oil light goes off after engine is warmed up. Intermittent excessive engine noise when engine is cold (after starting). Mercury dealership indicates sludge in engine, recommends replacement of engine. Last oil change at 29000 miles and previously at 24600 miles. Dealership is indicating engine damage is due to inadequate maintenance (I.e. Oil change frequency). Ford issued a letter january 1997 (recall 96m89) which describes piston slap noise problem and offered to extend engine warranty to 7 years or 100,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #721905, filed 2000-04Other or unknown: 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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