NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,250 miles

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1997 Mercury Villager seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Mercury Villager Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 152003

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I went to the Mercury dealership today for a front wheel alignment today on my 1997 Villager. I was informed that this vehicle requires a four wheel alignment, due to the front wheel drive. I was informed also that in order for the dealer to get the alignment in specs, rear shims would need to be installed in the rear two wheels of the vehicle. I was also informed that these shims are not installed when the vehicle is built, but are required in almost all cases once the vehicle is out on the road and has been subjected to normal wear and tear. The price tag? a hefty $347 plus tax! I had to decline the repair, I think it is pathetic for Ford to cut costs in this manner, always passing up quality in the interest of saving a buck! the moral of this story is I paid $80 dollars today for a front end alignment and nothing has changed! I think Ford/Mercury should be called on the carpet and required to install this part on all Villagers. This in my opinion should have been done in the first place!

- Willingboro, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jul 151997

Villager

  • miles
Please refer to my E-mail this date to the "webmaster". no safety defect mentioned.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #2

Feb 012001

Villager

  • miles
Panel right in front of air bag is popping up, and air bag has not come out yet, but panel that covers it has been popping up. Contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't do anything about it.

- Atlantic Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

May 252000

Villager

  • miles
While driving air bag light flashed at all times. Previously, the same problem appeared, but with engine check light coming on, and had to be repaired.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

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