10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,369 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1999 Mercury Villager:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #15

Feb 052002

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Accelerator pedal intermittently sticks from a stop position or when coasting at a low speed. Dealer was not notified at this time. Dealer repaired parts under warranty.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #14

Dec 012001

Villager

  • miles
Accelerator pedal began to stick after stopping. It took a good push to get the engine to respond, resulting in jerky starts and some tire burning.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #13

Oct 102001

Villager

  • miles
Accelerator pedal becomes real hard, and consumer has to put alot of force to push pedal in. This problem occurs whenever consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- West Branch, MI, USA

problem #12

Nov 192001

Villager

  • miles
Accelerator pedal would stick intermittently. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

- Oakhurst, NJ, USA

problem #11

Aug 012000

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Accelerator pedal will stick in closed position and not accelerate, dealership has repaired this problem one year ago under warranty and problem has reoccurred, dealer informed consumer that this was a common complaint, consumer is concerned that she may rear end someone.

- Poplar Grove, IL, USA

problem #10

Feb 152001

Villager

  • miles
The accelerator sticks in an unpredictable manner that has caused near accidents.

- Lakeside Park, KY, USA

problem #9

Nov 012000

Villager

  • miles
Gas pedal gets stuck whenever consumer is trying to acclerate. Has not contacted dealer.

- Acran, OH, USA

problem #8

Feb 222001

Villager

  • miles
Gas pedal sticks ("off") when attempting to accelerate either from a stop or after coasting. Vehicle has been back to dealer twice. First they cleaned the throttle assembly, second time replaced the throttle body cable. Neither 'repair' did anything to help the problem. I checked your site and saw in 1998 and 1999 there were several more problems on these vans just like ours. We've nearly hit cars in front of us when trying to slowly move up in traffic, and often spin the wheels when trying to accelerate from stop signs or traffic lights.

- Claymont, DE, USA

problem #7

Mar 222001

(reported on)

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas pedal is hard to push. It becomes stuck at times, causing sudden acceleration. Deaeer has been contacted.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #6

Dec 152000

(reported on)

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed that throttle body needed replacing. Acclerator pedal stuck in middle of intersection causing loss of forward movement. This forced driver to apply great force to accelerator pedal in order for vehicle to accelerate. Also, part was on national back order. The replacement parts are scarce due to the problem being common.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #5

Jun 222000

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
The gas pedal stuck while driving.

- Rochester, MI, USA

problem #4

Jun 222000

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
The gas pedal stuck while driving.

- Rochester, MI, USA

problem #3

Oct 011999

Villager

  • miles
Intermittently vehicle experienced non-acceleration when applying the accelerator pedal. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were on back order since January 2000. Can NHTSA share some light on this matter.

- Sheridan, AR, USA

problem #2

Jan 012000

Villager

  • miles
When pressing on accelerater vehicle will not go. When at a stop sign and getting ready to accelerate, pedal will not push down, if wanting to pass someone, accelerator pedal will not go down. Consumer feels this is unsafe because kids are present in vehicle, and someone could easily run into the back of vehicle.

- Petersburg, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 142000

(reported on)

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Gas pedal gets stuck so that it cannot be applied in some situations. This has nearly caused accidents while trying to turn corners. Dealer has been contacted.

- Washington, MI, USA