1997 Mercury Villager Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mercury Villager, 9% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driver reports he must have had his foot on the brake and accelerator at the same time (semi-panic brake application). Police report states tire marks on the (dry) pavement. One does not produce tire marks on dry pavement (no turning involved) without brake application. Driver had episode of microsleep: when alerted by the event taking place, he could not get the vehicle stopped in time to prevent hitting and fatally injuring a pedestrian. …”
NHTSA complaint #10374963, filed 2011-01, 188,000 miles“We started reporting the problem with the sliding door on 7/15/99. The lock did not lock or unlock consistently whether using the remote or the inside automatic button and the door rattled like something was loose inside. The service dept at capitol lincoln Mercury(richmond, va) decided to replace the antenna on 8/16. This did not correct the problem. On 10/4, I took it back again and they replaced the sliding door lock actuator. …”
NHTSA complaint #713556, filed 1999-10“Had total brake failure, pedal went right to floor, emergency brake went all the way down but had no stop effect. I pressed on pedal to get car out of park so I was not moveing. All the brake fluid was out of the resivore”
NHTSA complaint #709693, filed 1999-08“When driving and applying the brakes there is a loud noise coming from the vehicle, and consumer states the brakes are rubbing metal to metal and the noise comes and goes at times. Dealerground the brake rotors and replaced the pads. Also, the brakes are grinding, and the vehicle has been to the dealer for repairs four times, and they can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #831693, filed 1998-12“Reporting problem with vehicle applying brakes by itself at 40 MPH or more.more acceleration, the more vehicle would vibrate from the front. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #869087, filed 2000-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 13 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 12% |
| 1997 | 11 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 12% |
| 1994 | 22 | 9% |
| 1993 | 31 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercury Villager
27 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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