The distributor shaft bearing can become rusty, and seize causing the engine to stall or not start. The failed distributor will commonly require replacement.
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1994 Mercury Villager Problems
Fuel Injectors May Fail and Cause Drivability Concerns
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The fuel injectors can fail and cause drivability problems. Often there is no Check Engine light and the failures can be caused by corrosion of the connector, clogging beyond the point of cleaning, and/or internal failures.
Ticking Noise When Cold Due to Broken Exhaust Manifold Studs
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The exhaust manifold often warps and cracks, breaking off the studs between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold. A ticking type noise may be noted most noticeable when the engine is cold.
1994 Mercury Villager Recalls (Recent)
Mercury Villager Recall 94V142000
Body, Interior & Misc., October 7, 1994
Summary: THE WINDSHIELDS WERE MARKED WITH A "PROTOTYPE" DESIGNATION AND NOT MARKED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Learn more »Mercury Villager Recall 96V253003
Electrical & Lights, November 4, 1998
Summary: THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
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Engine, February 15, 2001
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
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mikesr, 1994 Mercury Villager, Blairsville, GA
it sputtered one day then next day it wouldn't start here is what i have done so far
took out gas tank to check and clean tank and pump ckd ok
changed fuel filter,cleaned gas lines i have fue...
Visitor, 1994 Mercury Villager, 3.0L V6, Milton, FL
I replaced the ac compressor fronnt blows cold rear doesnt blow at all rear blower motor not working
djbillyd, 1994 Mercury Villager, 3.0L V6, Anniston, AL
1. My left brake light won't come on. Tail light works fine.
2. My speedometer (digital) is sporadic. More off than on.
rapp1167, 1994 Mercury Villager, 3.0L V6, Hemet, CA
i get a gas smell when i turn heater on inside of van
gigi60, 1994 Mercury Villager, 3.0L V6, Harper Woods, MI
My 94' villager's rear heating fan/blower will not come on.
The front heater, defogger, etc works fine. What could the problem be? Go into the vent to check or replace the blower/fan or ...
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1994 Mercury Villager Reviews
If You go banking or MDonalds better park and walk it save gaskets and seals. If "check engine" turn on buy a injector cleaner also before inspections. After 100t miles start full sintetic and You will get 99t more on that motor easy. Change transm oil, termostat and coolant at 90t, brake pahts every 50t , new tires as needed and You will be a happy person w low taxes and nice rides. My have 148t and no problems. New RadioCD and front wipers motor. Will keep it to end. Better ride that my Toyota corolla. Thanks Mercury.
Bought it used. The detailer had steamed the engine so I had to put in a new Alternator. While I was doing the normal used car 'runs fine' stuff I changed the filter and fluid in the Transmission. New Battery, Alternator, Trans Filter and Gasket. Pulled the radiator and cleaned the bugs out. So far it's great. The 'check engine light' is annoying. They have it set to have you turn off the overdrive. Doesn't need it, downshifts just fine with no load on engine. Love it. Only complaint would be the middle seat comes out fine. Back seat slides up, but not out. Could use the floor space but it's ok. Don't worry about the check engine light. It seems to actually come on less if you just use the down shift in the trans and leave the button alone.
165,000 miles and still going despite some work, very reliable, recent needed work fuel pump.