Have had several water pumps replaced in our 1995 Mercury Villager. Begins leaking after two to four weeks driving in cold weather. 4 replaced last winter, drove fine during summer, recently replaced again by same repair shop. Each time the water pump leaks by the seals in the pump. Defective design?

- Peoria, IL, USA

There are pieces of carbon, clogging up the motor, and causing vehicle to shutdown while driving.

- Steubenville, OH, USA

I was driving home from work one evening in the rain. The engine started sputtering and then stalled. I coasted to the side of the road since I didn't have any power for the steering or brakes. I noticed smoke coming from then engine compartment and thought I overheated the engine until I could smell the smoke entering the passenger compartment. I left the van and got about 50 yards before calling the police. By the time the emergency crews arrived, the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The insurance company estimated the damage at $13000 but paid substantially less than that to write off the vehicle as a total loss. I am still without explanation about the cause of the fire. I have contacted Ford recently since I am concerned that this may be a safety issue for other Mercury Villager owners.

- Hamilton Ontario Canada, NY, USA

Drivers seatbelt has stopped working for the 3rd time, it was replaced in February and April of 2001, it was replaced twice in May 2001 and is being replaced again at this time. Burned out motor is the cause. Consumer states check engine light comes on at time when driving but does not stay on and molding on driver side is loose.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

While driving, the check engine light would come on, it was determined that the vacuum line to egr was broken.

- Savannah, GA, USA

While driving, the check engine light would come on, it was determined that the vacuum line to egr was broken.

- Savannah, GA, USA

Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. Motor failed caused by "lack" of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. Rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. Told nothing wrong but it continues.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

Engine piston beat the head causing complete engine failure while driving, consumer is unable to buy new engine from Ford as they will charge surcharge.

- Camden, MI, USA

Check engine light is illuminated at all times except when vehicle is at the dealership.

- University Heights, OH, USA

When driving during hot weather conditions at 70 mph engine began to stall, and shutdown. Dealer has been contacted. Eventhough the problem occured on three different occasions, the dealer's diagnosis could not determine the cause.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

On two separate occaisions while traveling at about 70mph in high heat conditions above 90 degrees, my car simply stalled out. Just stopped running and I had to coast to a stop. Luckily there was no accident. Later after cooling off it started right up. In the July 2000 incident I did stop by a dealership but they had no idea what was the problem since it started right up. Are there other report of this happening to other Mercury Villager owners. Is this similar to the situation in calif?

- Seattle, WA, USA

This engine was known to be defective when sold to me.

- Eugene, OR, USA

I would appreciate being contacted by someone to discuss further. I have 9 other concerns, but my computer makes it difficult at times to complete certain sections. I would like to further discuss to see if in your professional opinion I have a valid case as far as a lemon car is concerned. No safety defect listed in summary.( dot number: )

- Akron, OH, USA

Check engine light has come on intermitantly for since purchased. Fuel injectors are repeatedly cleaned. Car has idled rough. Now check engine light will not go off. Dealer states power control module failed and is the reason for previous problems.

- N. Aurora, IL, USA

While driving vehicle cut off and did not start back up.consumer tried to restart vehicle, and the car did nothing.manufacturer was contacted, and they stated car was not under warranty. Replace engine.*

- St Louis, MO, USA

While driving in residential neighborhood it felt like vehicle was losing power. Pulled over and the vehicle stopped. Contacted dealer.

- St Louis, MO, USA

No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Saline, MI, USA

Mfr recall # 96M89 there are not enough holes to let the oil go through the vehicle which causes the piston slap to malfunction, and eventually the engine will seize while driving which may cause an accident.

- Southfield, MI, USA

Engine failed and replaced.

- Petoskey, MI, USA

Power door locks failed; also electrical display functions module failure/ front end misalignment/engine noise/fuel pump noise/ leaf spring failure and replaced A/C fan motor.

- Fairborn, OH, USA