4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,912 miles

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problem #4

Aug 082006

Villager 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
1998 Mercury Villager parked. When family returned to van and got into it, the front left (drivers) side coil spring snapped. Able to slowly drive vehicle to garage to replace both springs.

- Yarker, 00, USA

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problem #3

Jun 122004

Villager 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,650 miles
Passenger side coil spring rusted in half and broke. Spring came down onto tire. I had to buy new spring, coil, and strut.

- Orrville, OH, USA

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problem #2

May 162002

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was going 40mph when right side dropped to the ground. Problem was due to a broken coil spring, which also dug a tread groove in tire. Dealer and manufacturer area representatives were notified. Manufactuer took partial responsibility for replacing broken spring.

- Lansing, MI, USA

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problem #1

May 132002

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
Front coil spring broke while driving causing damage to vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

- Westland, MI, USA

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