1999 Mercury Villager Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 185 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Mercury Villager, 5% of the 185 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Gas pedal sticking upon acceleration from stop. Whether or not at light, stop sign or leaving parking space. Also having problems when accelerating on highway when pushing pedal down to accelerate. Problem is when I try to pass someone on highway, it feels like it's not getting any gas. Repair facility cleaned throttle chamber which seems to help. However, the problem when trying to accelerate fast when passing someone is still there.”
NHTSA complaint #10056269, filed 2004-02, 145,000 miles“1999 Mercury Villager engine caught fire after stopping. Consumer states that the engine caught fire after stopping at the gas pump. The fire was extinguished. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0074-90)”
NHTSA complaint #10222769, filed 2008-03“We are having a lot of trouble with the starting of the vehicle. It wont start easily and it struggles to idle when this occurs. It doesnt occur all the time and the dealer has been unable to diagnose the problem yet. This has been doing it on and off for 2 months now. It will worf fine for 2 days then suddenly junp out and do it again.”
NHTSA complaint #702210, filed 1999-01“Intermittently vehicle will not crank up . Dash indicator lights illuminate, but engine will not start up. Having a negative diagnostic testing. The problem is unknown at current time. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8010929, filed 2002-06“The engine had been making a knocking sound upon cold starts until engine warmed up. Took it in to dealership and found they were replacing engine. Wonder if this is a common problem with 1999 Mercury villagers. I'm filing this so you will have on record in case of other complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #712431, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 13% |
| 1996 | 36 | 19% |
| 1995 | 95 | 26% |
| 1994 | 91 | 36% |
| 1993 | 142 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Villager
87 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercury Villager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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