2.5
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 59,579 miles
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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
- Massillon, OH, USA