The stud bolts are (is) broken on exhaust manifold. Exhaust fumes are leaking and cold air may enter head. Repair is extremely high because of position of bolts. We are afraid to drive it but cannot stop using it. Also we cannot afford to fix it.

- Massillon, OH, USA

Exhaust gases escaping into the passenger compartment because of an exhaust manifold bolt failure.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

Exhaust fumes entered the passenger cabin. The problem was with the front and rear exhaust manifold.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

My 1996 Mercury Villager has been diagosed as having broken exhaust manifold bolts. After searching the web, it's become apparent that this is an extremely common problem with certain model years of the Mercury Villager, including mine. The design of this part of the car is definitely flawed because of the commonality of this problem.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

Exhaust manifold bolts sheared off, allowing exhaust fumes to seep into interior of van. Have to drive with windows cracked open to avoid getting sick. After internet search found there are thousands of others with this same problem, but Ford refuses to do anything or help out with the costs which will be several 1000 $$.

- Keller, TX, USA

Intake manifold bolt sheared off while traveling on highway. Exhaust fumes were leaking from pipe area. Dealership is aware of problem.

- O'fallon, MI, USA

Exhaust manifold bolts shearing off, requiring drilling out, replacement. Internet search reveals that quest, pathfinder, and Villager all have similar affliction. Manufacturer has agreed to pay for 80% of repair cost to fix it, even though vehicle is out of warranty. $1000 to $3,000 to fix. Exhaust fumes are seeping into cab, requiring opening of windows. By offering to pay are they not admitting there is a problem" recall issue"

- Knoxville, TN, USA