Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| BC1023797230 | 01/23/1997 | 51603 | Dealers who wish to order a cooling fan shroud for a 1993 villager should order part number f3xy 8c607 b. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97610 | 03/17/1997 | 51990 | Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 9743 | 02/17/1997 | 51682 | Blower motor- chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 95717 | 04/01/1995 | 41017 | Some vehicles may leak oil from the area of the front oil pump gasket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0214 | 01/21/2002 | 630001 | Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| BC4053950103 | 01/01/1995 | 37901 | Vehicles may exhibit a driveability concern due to a broken crankshaft. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 98-4816 | 09/01/1998 | 607227 | Concerns with egr flow malfunction. *tt | 09/15/1999 | |
| 996018 | 05/01/1999 | 606946 | Brief information regarding exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis. *tt | 09/09/1999 | |
| 99103 | 06/01/1999 | 606476 | On some vehicles the check engine warning lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes 32, 35, p0400, p0402, p1400, p1401, p1402 or malfunction indicator lamp 0302, 0305, 0306, 0514, 1005 may be stored indicating a malfunction in the ex | 08/25/1999 | |
| 12623 | 03/01/1999 | 605342 | Information regarding exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr) system diagnosis. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| BC2304970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52800 | Egr function testing. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 95718 | 04/01/1995 | 41018 | Hissing or fluttering noise from engine compartment may be due to broken exhaust manifold stud. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4024941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37786 | Vheicles may experience an engine exhaust leak due to a broken manifold stud. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 124000 | 1 | 11/14/2003 |
| While driving vehicle was involved in a minor collision. then, vehicle caught on fire without warning. *ak | |||
| 05/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| A light came on, on the dash board. then i shut off the engine and opened the hood. the cooling fan was smoking badly and all major wiring in the main electrical were melted to bare wiring. if the circuit fuse had not blown and the light come on, the vehicle could have caught on fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving the inside temperature of the vehicle became cold, while trying to adjust the heat, the driver noticed thick black smoke from the tailpipe, there were no dashboard indicators that there was a problem and as a result the van lost all coolant ruining the entire engine, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for both replaced engines. nlm | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 3 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Blower motor for heat and air conditioning failed. | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Front passenger lap belt failed. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Water pump failed. | |||
| 11/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replacrd engine coolant. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 106000 | 1 | 03/12/2003 |
| I am the owner of a '93 mercury villager. i have had to have several of my head bolts replaced due to broken bolts causing my head gasket to leak and cause my engine to overheat. i am not the only person with this particular problem, there are many of us seeking an explanation. for more information you can visit cartrackers.com and you will find many upset owners of both nissan quest and mercury villagers (same motors) with same problem.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The crankshaft/driveshaft failed (nissan quest was made of steel, ford's was made of cast iron). nlm | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1993 | |
| This problem has happened in 1995 (broken crankshaft) a about 18,500 mile . i am the orginal owner, but now my brother own it since last year. the auto shop told him it has a broken crankshaft again at about 79000 miles 5 years later. i would like to know are these crankshafts for this model vehicle defective, how many more of these models being reported for this problem and what can be done at this point in time, because the repair cost for a another crankshaft is expensive. plus this vehicle is 7 yrs old with 2 broken crankshaft,a part that normally last forever. any asistance would be appreciate. thanks clement raglin. *ak | |||
| 04/08/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Crankshaft sheared just behind pulley, resulting in immediate loss of engine power, power steering, power brake assist. | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 1 | ||
| Crankshaft broken. mjs | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| My mechanic was fixing the front manifold gasket problem, when he took it for a test drive, the rear manifold gasket went. the fix for this problem means drilling out the bolts, which crack and cannot be used again. my mechanic has done many of these drillings and says it's a major problem that the car manufacturer should be addressing. the oil leak is becoming major, and i will have to take care of it soon. my mechanic has informed me that the transmission will need to come out in order to fix the leak. he has also done many of these repairs too, for this particular type of vehicle. | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| Had taken vehicle for service & mechanic noticed exhaust manifold was cracked. this was due to weak motor mounts. motor mounts have been replaced several times. manufacturer was notified & knew about the mounts. *ak | |||
| 05/29/1999 | |||
| While driving at 65 mph, without prior warning, crankshaft broke in half behind the front pulley. *ak | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 02/27/1997 | ||
| Engine mounts failed. | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Bolts that hold the engine manifold broke off while driving, and the consumer smelled fumes coming into the vehicle and from the engine compartment. *ak dealer was contacted but, consumer was responsible for repairs because vehicle had exceeded warranty mileage. *tt | |||
| 09/19/1997 | |||
| Under normal operating conditions vehicle began to lose power. could result in a crash . consequence : crankshaft pulley broke. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 04/07/1995 | ||
| The crankshaft pulley bearing leaks severely. | |||
| Harmonic balancer fell off truck while driving 35 mph. once occurrig lost all power/accessories, including brakes and steering. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Replaced engine seals due to coolant leaks. | |||
| 01/23/1995 | |||
| Crankshaft broke on vehicle. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/17/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle suddenly became unsteerable at speed. this was caused by the crankshaft's pulley which came loose due to the crankshaft breaking . this has ruined the crankshaft and requires a new engine installed to repair the vehicle. dt | |||
| 11/02/1999 | 7 | ||
| Engine power surges, shoulder belt would not release | |||
| 07/05/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2094 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 2 | 10/11/1993 | |
| Bolts broke off causing the manifold to leak exhaust fumes and engine became noisy. | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Exstimated repair $4,000.00. no safety defec tindicated in the summary. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Intermittently while driving at no particular speed, the vehicle slows down by 30 mph which may cause an accident. cause unknown. been at dealer several times. dealer cannot determine problem. please provde details. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Continous smell of smoke coming from engine. *sd | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Smoke with smell of burning leaves billowed from windshield vents when engine started. *dsh | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 1 | 06/17/1993 | |
| While the vehicle was idling it burst into flames from the engine and from under the van.tt *jb | |||
| Heat. explain. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 104000 | 1 | |
| Studs on exhaust manifold sheared off. caused exhaust fumes to enter passenger compartment sicking passengers. also caused a loud noise like a exhaust leak. mechanic said had seen this on several other villagers.*ak | |||
| 10/17/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle suddenly became unsteerable at speed. this was caused by the crankshaft's pulley which came loose due to the crankshaft breaking . this has ruined the crankshaft and requires a new engine installed to repair the vehicle. dt | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| This is a big safety issue for villagers. don;t understand why a recall has not happened yet. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 12/30/1999 | |||
| Inside and outside of vehicle smells like rotten egg. dealer changed exhaust system, and added strawberry air freshner to take smell away. smell makes passengers sick. smell is still there, and no remedy is dtermined.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| While consumer was driving fumes from exhaust system entered vehicle. when consumer got home he was feeling sick and went to hospital. contacted dealer, and dealer couldn't do anything about problem. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1995 | 7 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Since the first occurrence was within the warranty period, it was a documented tsb prior to the first occurrence, and it is the same recurring problem, ford motor company is obligated to provide a remedy. current mileage should not be a factor. *ak | |||
| 5 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Soon after purchasing vehicle, started smell exhaust and gas smell. dealership changed a broken exhaust bolt. same thing happen about six months later. after three or four trips for same problem, dealer changed exhaust manifold. problem resurfaced after about three years. took vehicle to another shop to have bolts change again. after about three months, problem is back again. one of my co-workers have same model with the same problem. was told by a mechanic that this is a common problem. some of the studs could not be removed. mechanic informed me that ford uses a manifold with two sets of holes because of the bolt problem. he used the second set of bolt holes only to have the bolts break off again. is there a fix or recall in effect to correct the problem. please respond. | |||
| 06/30/1997 | 2 | 12/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| 1. power locks stuck on unlock and could not used key or manuel lock to secure vehicle. 2) manapholed and bolt failed wal driveing. i was told by the dealer that this is a reacurring problem with the villiagers. this could case engine to fail | |||
| 12/09/1996 | 5 | 11/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Strong raw gas odor and sulphur odor enters vehicle cabin through vents when car is at a stop light. odor is so strong that you must open the windows to avoid passing out. ford confirms the problem, but says there is no repair procedure. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1997 | |||
| The exhaust studs broke, causing the exhaust manifold to crack. the dealer has informed the owner that there is a tsb on these vehicles. *ak | |||
| 01/10/1998 | 3 | 01/01/1993 | |
| This is the third time the exhaust manifold has started leaking. last week, i was notified by mail that the warranty was extended to 7 years or 70,000 miles and immediately brought the car in for repairs. the dealer refuses to repair the car due to having 71,000 miles on the odometer. dealer admits that the car must have had defect during the time the car was in warranty but the warranty had not been announced yet. i have protested to the regional service representative that the defect should be covered. | |||
| 09/23/1998 | 09/18/1993 | ||
| Exhaust manifold bolts or studs were completely broken and the engine makes a hissing and fluttering noise. also emits unsafe exhaust fumes which enter into the interior of the van. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 4 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Bolt to the exhaust system continue to fail causing leakage. | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 2 | 08/11/1998 | |
| Exhaustsystem failed, causing sulfuric acid smell to enter into vehicle. | |||
| Consumer was driving on the road smelled smoke, pulled over and saw that the muffler was corroded . please describe .*ak | |||
| 02/15/1994 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| The exhaust system has bad odor smell fumes inside vehicle. tt consumer states smell is so bad it makes him sick to his stomach. *slc | |||
| 10/15/1994 | |||
| Real bad odor of burning leaves when turn on motor. tt | |||
| 03/15/1994 | 2 | ||
| Smells like burning grass while driving down road; sort of scary; smell so heavy, have to keep windows rolled down. tt | |||
| Consumer smells a burning under the hood. tt | |||
| 08/02/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was in for repair burning smell in vehicle, pe95-037 active. tt | |||
| 07/27/1995 | |||
| Burning smell inside vehicle; opened hood, saw no smoke/fire; started vehicle, drove away; smell went away. tt | |||
| Auto smells like something is burning . tt | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Van had an exhaust lerak. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1993 | 1 | ||
| Consumer leased car there is an eggy smell and burns your eyes have to drive with window down if driving long distance you will get a headache. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| In oct0ber of 2001 consumer had filler vent hose replaced as part of a recall, but remedy did not work, and fuel was leaking again. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Broken studs on the exhaust manifold led to failure of the oxygen sensor and required hiring a subcontractor to drill out broken studs from the engine block. total cost for repair was $1731. i called ford customer service and was told that this was a failure that should be expected for any car after 76,000 miles. however, searching internet resources indicates that this is a specific defect of mercury villager and nissan quest. over 100 complaints have been filed with nhtsa for 1993 and 1994 villagers. the same search of 1993 dodge caravan, as a similar vehicle with higher sales, yielded no complaints for exhaust manifold failure. according to internet resources, ford lost a legal suit in canada about this problem and is paying for repairs of villagers in canada. ford however, refused to consider this in my case. nissan has apparently changed stud specifications 4 times to achieve a suitable stud that does not break. the criteria listed for a sufficient number of complaints to initiate a recall is vague, but this seems to be an obvious manufacturing defect that merits a recall. | |||
| 03/13/2000 | |||
| Consumer received recall notice 00v419002 - fuel tank vent hose which caused fuel leakage, and resulted in a fire. manufacturer has advised dealer that replacement vent hose was not in stock, and will not be for another couple of months. has not yet provided a specific date for consumer. *ak | |||
| When consumer filled gas tank to full and drove short distance fuel would come pouring out due to defective vent hose.this vehicle is not included in recall 00v419000 due to vin although it has same defect. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1993 | |||
| Fuel leaks from fuel tank vent hoses when tank is full or near full. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1997 | 2 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolts break, creating a leak through manifold gasket. *ak | |||
| 12/05/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Exhaust manifold stud failed twice. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/05/1997 | 8 | 12/01/1993 | |
| This is a known problem with all mercury villager vans allowing exhaust gas leakage into the engine bay in front of the firewall, therefore possibly entering the passenger compartment. also exhaust gases are allowed into the atmosphere untreated by the catalytic converter. we finally picked up on this when my wife keep getting sleepy driving home, and found this information on the edmunds website, (edmunds.com). we have returned the van recently to repair the filler vent hose, probably a $2.00 repair, why has this problem not been addressed? it is far more dangerous, more expensive ($1200), and difficult to detect because it only sounds like a stuck valve lifter. we had the van for many years with the noise present, (from the leaking exhaust manifold), but the only source of any information on this design problem was the townhall talk forum on the edmund's website. how many people are going to have to be killed after falling asleep at the wheel before some type of notification goes into effect? i have a degree in mechanical engineering and this is obviously an improper shear strength manifold stud which i imagine was used to save some money along the way for nissan/mercury. some kind of response here would be appreciated. thanks, john. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 11/12/1999 | |||
| Consumer states that vehicle's fumes were escaping inside the vehicle. dealer stated that exhaust manifold has developed a leak. please provide additional information. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/11/2005 | 100000 | 0 | 08/06/1995 |
| Three exhaust manifold bolts on the front, and three more on the rear are broken off, with a increasingly more loud sound coming from under the hood. i believe they are aware of this defect in these vans, but require the owner to shoulder the payment of this expensive repair. this problem is very evident in the 1993 model year of the mercury villager and the nissan quest. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 156000 | 2 | 01/01/2004 |
| Bad factory design leads to exhaust manifold studs breaking. thus causing expensive, undue repairs. ford is unwilling to assist customers who experience this problem, but it is a known defect with the engine. *ak more information can be found at: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/minivansenthusiastdiscussiongroup/169.html | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 106000 | 1 | 03/12/2003 |
| I am the owner of a '93 mercury villager. i have had to have several of my head bolts replaced due to broken bolts causing my head gasket to leak and cause my engine to overheat. i am not the only person with this particular problem, there are many of us seeking an explanation. for more information you can visit cartrackers.com and you will find many upset owners of both nissan quest and mercury villagers (same motors) with same problem.*ak | |||
| 02/28/2004 | 188000 | 1 | 05/20/2001 |
| Exhaust manifold bolts have broken and exhaust is backing up into the cabin. my mechanic owns a villager and told me that this is a common problem and that the dealer is the only one who can fix it. i have done some on-line research and it appears that this is very common and could possibly be a manufacturing defect. *jb | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 145000 | 2 | 07/23/1998 |
| The two outside exhaust manifold bolts on the both the front and back were broken. this caused exhaust fumes to enter the cabin.*ak | |||
| 05/15/1998 | 87000 | 0 | 01/10/1993 |
| This is about my 1993 mercury villager. after viewing your site, it appears that the problem with my car is widespread. the bolts that connect the manifold to the engine block sheared off. i had the repair done in may of 1998 and also contacted the lincoln mercury division of ford. i even sent them two of the sheared bolts. since that time, the bolts on the front manifold have sheared. i never even received an acknowledgement from ford in response to my letter. the engine now is very noisy and i brought it in to my muffler mechanic about 3 weeks ago and he noted the sheared bolts on the front of the manifold. i would like to know whether nhtsa is doing anything about this or whether you are aware of any success with ford in getting this problem taken care of. it is potentially dangerous. | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving on expressway, tail pipe caught on fire, burned through rear floor of interior cabin and ignited an umbrella. mr | |||
| 06/09/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| 4 exhaust manifold studs sheared off, creating excessive exhaust leakage and noise. causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. *ak | |||
| 2 | 04/28/2002 | ||
| Exhaust manifold studs continue to break, allowing exhaust fumes to escape catalytic converter and enter compartment. *aka repetative pattern failure of the studs securing the exhaust manifold to the engine occurs regularly. consumer feels the exhaust which can be smelled inside of the vehicle is a health hazard there by affecting the drivers ability to maintain control of the vehicle. *jg | |||
| 07/20/2002 | 2 | 03/01/2002 | |
| Multiple exhaust manifold stud failure possibly, allowing noxious exhaust fumes to enter passenger compartment. *ak | |||
| 04/03/2002 | 3 | ||
| Manufacturer admitted design problem on nissan 3.0 l motor that was even covered under a goodwill warranty. broken exhaust manifold studs that are now on the 4th revision to the replacement part. this problem causes exhaust fumes to leak into passenger compartment. i have found at least 5 service bulletins addressing the issue on both nissan and mercury vehicles.*ak | |||
| Bolts continually break on manifold exhaust system. contacted dealer, and dealer indicated a problem with bolts on exhaust manifold. tsb # 98-10-14. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| Four bolts on engine manifold have prematurely broken off, this would eventually cause exhaust system to separate from vehicles frame. *ak consumer stated that all 8 bolts on exhaust manifold were replaced at dealer, mechanics and service personnel told him that its common, particular to 93 villagers. consumer said the problem is lapping again at 95000 miles, since this is a defect consumer is asking for compensation. *yd | |||
| 08/10/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Broken studs on the exhaust manifold led to failure of the oxygen sensor and required hiring a subcontractor to drill out broken studs from the engine block. total cost for repair was $1731. i called ford customer service and was told that this was a failure that should be expected for any car after 76,000 miles. however, searching internet resources indicates that this is a specific defect of mercury villager and nissan quest. over 100 complaints have been filed with nhtsa for 1993 and 1994 villagers. the same search of 1993 dodge caravan, as a similar vehicle with higher sales, yielded no complaints for exhaust manifold failure. according to internet resources, ford lost a legal suit in canada about this problem and is paying for repairs of villagers in canada. ford however, refused to consider this in my case. nissan has apparently changed stud specifications 4 times to achieve a suitable stud that does not break. the criteria listed for a sufficient number of complaints to initiate a recall is vague, but this seems to be an obvious manufacturing defect that merits a recall. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Bolt broke on exhaust manifold. can hear a ticking noise. also, fuel is leaking out though cracks. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 10/07/1996 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| The manifold bolts broke at around 46,000 miles. they were replaced by the dealer and have since broken again around 50, 000 miles later (95,000). the vechile makes a loud noise and there is an odor in the passenger component. the first time the bolts were replaced no engine replacment was required. both my regular mechanic and midas muffler said these bolts should have never broken the first time let alone the second. i have sent a written letter to mercury and after waiting 4 weeks called and they said they didn't beleive this to be a problem and would not fix the bolts the second time. i believe there is a design defect and that the breaking of these bolts could cause serious harm to passengers and request a full investigation of the bolt failure rates and the design of the manifolds being installed in the engine block with these bolts | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 2 | 01/21/1999 | |
| Engine manifold studs and bolts had snapped. was driving & and manifold was making noise, exhaust sound like it was leaking. leak was coming from manifold which is attached to engine. manifold had separated and was causing problems. had taken to dealership in 1999, and had the studs replaced. currently, back at the dealership for the same type of problem. *ak left front axle boots have vibration due to cv boots failure. exhaust manifold studs are broken again and replaced. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| The muffler had 2 holes in it. nlm | |||
| 03/01/1994 | |||
| Manifold bolts shearing off. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Exhaust manifold studs failed repeatedly, allowing exhaust fumes into passenger compartment, and creating a possible fire hazard.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 07/31/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold studs failed prematurely, causing fumes to enter into passenger's compartment.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 3 | 12/01/1992 | |
| I paid to have the exhaust manifold studs replaced once before. they have failed again. i feel that the original equipment was defective as were the replacements. i have never previously owned a vehicle with this problem. when the vehicle is started, there is a strong exhaust smell inside. i'm wondering how much exhaust enters the vehicle during operation.*ak | |||
| 02/23/2001 | 0 | ||
| Engine was making a lot of noise. took vehicle to a technician, and he found out engine manifold bolts were broken and lose. engine demaged. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1999 | 1 | ||
| Exhast manifold has a broken stud, causing it to leak exhaust. can hear it spurt out. dealer doesn't give a reason why problem occurs *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Bolt on exhaust manifold broke second time, causing oil to leak.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The manifold bolts continually break. *mjs | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| The vehicle was making a noise & had a exhaust leak.the longer it was driven it got louder & worse. mechanic saw that bolt broke off & engine had to be dropped to get bolt out. probelm has reoccured. consumer has been told there is a plate in there that causes the bolts to snap.*ak | |||
| 09/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Bolts that connect manifold to engine block have sheared off, causing exhaust to leak into engine compartment. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak consumer states that when the heating system or air conditioner is in use, the exhaust fumes are drawn into the ventilation system when the failure above occurred. *slc | |||
| 07/17/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Exhust bolts broken at head;part of emmision control;cousing leak see web page with same complaintshttp://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/engaged/edmund.cgi?c=finance,_warranty,_and_insurance&t=208. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 3 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolts have repeatedly broken. engine has been repaired twice, and now the bolts have broken again. the car is driveable, but the engine is very noisy (can hear the valves/pistons rattling when stepping on the gas) and exhaust goes everywhere but out the tailpipe. i feel this is a strong safety concern, as exhaust entering the passenger cabin is dangerous and may have serious health consequences if not fatalities. i have contacted ford customer service, no progress has been made and i am certainly not satisfied with any of their responses. | |||
| A broken bolt on exhaust manifold is creating excessive amount of fumes and smell of fumes in vehicle. it is possible vehicle will not pass state inspection. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 02/04/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Exhaust system became noisy. mechanic detected several manifold mounting bolts broken off at heads. strong odor in cabin of van. myself and my kids probobly subjected to carbon monoxide gas. was told by dealer it had too many miles. manufacturer told me they didnt have any complaints reguarding this obvious defect. | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Engine manifold bolts broke at the seal between manifold and engine , causing exhaust to flow into the passenger compartment. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/13/1997 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| Engine exhaust bolts have broken off estimated cost 1000.00 looking at complaint list i'm not the first. something needs to be done. this is clearly a manuf. defect ! *ak | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolts broken, fumes in passenger compartment. bolts failed at approx. 60,000 miles, now failed again less than 30,000 miles later. 142 entries for this in nhtsa db and countless entries in web user groups. | |||
| 06/22/1999 | 0 | ||
| Bolts on exhaust manifold sheared off, causing fuel to leak onto manifold and cooling fan. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Broken exhaust manifold bolts, left & right manifold dropped, causing momentary vehicle control loss. gaskets blown w/long term monoxide leakage into passenger compartment, causing illness/drowziness, sulfer smell. loss of exhaust pressure long-term caused improper fuel mix, loss of performance and burned valves. engine teardown required to remove broken studs from engine heads. | |||
| 05/15/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolt broke, causing noise and leaks of exhaust under hood. taken to dealer (beaudry ford, atlanta ga) and informed that service bulletin exists and that this is not an uncommon problem. neighbor with same year, make, and model also has same problem. *ak | |||
| While traveling heard noise from the vehicle. also smelled exhust smell inside the vehicle . drove vehicle to dealer , dealer stated bolts had broken off the exhaust manifold. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| The manifold bolts had broke and fumes entered the vehicle. this caused the driver to be sleepy. the vehicle was making noises. there was no warning regarding the broken bolts. vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs. the fuel pump and the distributor was replaced due to jumping. *jg | |||
| 08/09/1999 | 3 | 11/03/1993 | |
| The exhaust gas leaks from the vehicle causing a loud noises while driving and fumes entering vehicle. dealer replaced the exhaust manifold bolts. problem still exists. *yc | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Ie98098, exhaust manifold's two bolts snapped off, which could have caused exhaust manifold to drop, resulting in loss of control. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 09/09/1997 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolt had broken off in 1997, which the dealer repaired under warranty. in 1999 the bolts retaining the exhaust manifold broke again and the problem was referred to the dealer and service scheduled for repair. the dealer would no longer repair under warranty. called the ford customer service center and was told the work could not be completed under warranty. checked the ntsb odi data base for 1993 mercury and nissan quest (same vehicle) and found 35 similar odi reports. problem seems to be repaired after 1993. problem if not repair is a saftey hazard due to leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment. | |||
| Engine manifold bolts came off, causing leakage at the exhaust. consumer also notde that one out of four bolts was holding the exhaust system. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| The bolts are breaking off from the exhaust manifold, causing exhaust fumes to come into the passenger's compartment. the dealer has been notified. manufacturer has also been notified. *ak | |||
| When traveling consumer noted a noise. contacted the dealer, the dealer determined the cause of the noise was a broken bolt which holds the exhaust to the cylinder head. dealer has yet to replace parts. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/29/1999 | |||
| Had taken vehicle for service & mechanic noticed exhaust manifold was cracked. this was due to weak motor mounts. motor mounts have been replaced several times. manufacturer was notified & knew about the mounts. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Read manifold bolt is missing. cole muffler in albany indicates that they have seen sev eral mercury villagers with the same problem | |||
| 02/02/1999 | |||
| Owner heard a popping noise coming from engine compartment. later on there was a loud exhaust noise followed by exhaust fumes leaking into the vehicle. the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold were found to be broken by technician at dealership. bolts were replaced at owner's expense. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Exhaust leak developed due to broken exhaust manifold stud(s). was told by more than one auto mechanic that this should not have happened on a six year old vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Broken stud on exhaust manifold leads to exhaust leak and increase in carbon monoxide levels in passenger compartment, decrease in performance, and possible further damage to exhaust system. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1999 | 4 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Mechanic states 4 manifold studs are sheared off causing exhaust to leak into vehicle. mechanic states have seen many villagers with this problem. dealer called could only repair at my cost no recall at this time | |||
| 09/21/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1993 | |
| Mercury service claims that the replaced broken bolts needed to secure the exhaust manifold to the engine block are not part of the exhaust system and are not covered by the newly extended 7/70 warranty for exhaust manifold defects. i feel that ford is trying to circumvent the nhtsa, and avoid its responsibility by inventing this loop hole, so as to not reimburse the $300 repair work. i believe a recall of these bolts used to secure the manifolds may be the only solution. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1998 | 1 | 09/18/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolts failed. | |||
| 06/15/1998 | |||
| Stud which holds the exhaust assembly to the manifold has sheared off, causing fumes to enter into the passenger compartment. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any furter details. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 04/20/1993 | ||
| Stud on exhaust manifold cracked, allowing exhaust fumes into vehicle. | |||
| 05/05/1998 | |||
| Ie98098 exhaust leakage; two of the six bolts that hold the exhaust manifold have popped off. the dealer is aware of the problem. dealer will not correct free of charge. *ak | |||
| The studs that hold the exhaust manifold to the engine have come out. repairs done at dealer at owner's expense, same problem occurred shortly afterward. owner must pay full price for another repair to be done by dealer, they are not backing up the product or the previous work done. *ak *ml | |||
| 2 | |||
| Defective manifold bolts broke. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 02/14/1994 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolts malfunctioned. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle could smell strong exhaust fumes because the bolts had sheared near the engine out of place. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 4 | 10/09/1993 | ||
| Bolts used to secure front and rear manifolds failed. | |||
| 09/07/1994 | 1 | 09/07/1994 | |
| Bolts shear off where the manifold attaches to the head releasing exhaust fumes into the occupant compartment. | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 05/19/1996 | ||
| Exhaust manifold studs broke off causing exaust fumes to leak into interior of vehicle. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 6 | 01/16/1998 | |
| Exhaust manifolds and bolts failure. exhaust fumes also enter passenger compartment. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 11/15/1993 | ||
| Exhaust manifold studs have broken off in the front and rear at the same rate and time. | |||
| 03/08/1993 | |||
| Bolts connecting exhaust to manifolds were severed. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Exhaust manifold was causing fumes to leak into vehicle. driver was dizzy, nauseous & sleepy. took to mechanic & was told a crack was found in the manifold & needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Owner complained to dealer about chittering and clicking sound from the engine compartment on acceleration. five manifold bolts cracked causing gaskets to loosen and thus cause emission problems. | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 2 | ||
| Exjaust manifold mounting studs appear to be shearing off, could cause exhaust gas to leak into engine compartment. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Exhaust manifold stud broke, causing exhaust leak. | |||
| Design problem in exhaust manifold causes weight and stress on bolts both sides of engine . had it replaced 1 time at 47,722 miles; 2nd time 67,000, again at 103.000 miles. dealer said to expect to bring it back again at about 28,000 miles or sooner. *ak | |||
| 08/06/1997 | 1 | 12/28/1993 | |
| Exhaust manifold stud broke off in cylinder head due to design, causing in exhaust fumes in interior of vehicle. | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 2 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Exhaust manifold failed. | |||
| 07/15/1997 | |||
| Exhaust manifold studs are breaking due to design of manifold, causing exhaust to leak, allowing fumes to enter interior of vehicle. vehicle with dealer. removed broken studs, replaced all studs. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 2 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Manifold bolts cracked. | |||
| 05/30/1997 | |||
| When taking vehicle in for repair work, mechanic stated that the bolts that hold the manifold to the exhaust system were off and caused a exhaust leak. the problem is being corrected. *ak | |||
| Consumer was driving on the road smelled smoke, pulled over and saw that the muffler was corroded . please describe .*ak | |||
| 03/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Exhaust manifold pipe connector cracked, causing fumes to enter passenger compartment. *sd | |||