1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
5 recalls, 516 complaints - 116 TSBs
00V419002 Jan 2, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 SHO... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
95V222001 Nov 21, 1995
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Description
LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS.
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.
92V172001 Dec 2, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.
92V133002 Sep 21, 1992
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.
92V132002 Sep 21, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.
Complaint Statistics
516 total complaints
19 crashes 37 fires 35 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 79 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 33 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 32 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 29 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 16 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 18, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
OWNER NOTICE ENGINE BEGINNING TO DRAG ON THE GROUND, CAR WAS STILL CAPABLE OF OPERATING. TRANSVERSE STRUCTURAL MEMBER BENEATH THE RADIATOR WHICH SUPPORTS THE FRONT END OF THE ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM FAILED AND ALLOWED ENGINE TO TILT FORWARD. ATTACH BRACKET FOR SUPPORT BEAM TORE THROUGH THE STRUCTURAL M... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Sep 17, 2007
Incident date: Sep 16, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED FOR TWO YEARS AND SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BULBS, FUSE, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMAINS. ON SEPT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 28, 2007
Incident date: Feb 27, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING GAS. THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND TURNED OFF THE H... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 14, 2005
I PURCHASED A SET OF ANCO WINTER WIPER BLADES FROM AUTOZONE, FOR A 93 MERCURY VILLAGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE FAILED COMPLETELY, DURING A SERIOUS STORM AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED, ALL SHE COULD DO TO MANEUVER TO THE SI... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 14, 2005
I PURCHASED A SET OF ANCO WINTER WIPER BLADES FROM AUTOZONE, FOR A 93 MERCURY VILLAGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE FAILED COMPLETELY, DURING A SERIOUS STORM AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED, ALL SHE COULD DO TO MANEUVER TO THE SI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 11, 2005
Incident date: Sep 11, 2005
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 6, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2002
1993 MERCURY VILLAGER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED OVER THE CONSUMER'S LEG CAUSING RESIDUAL NERVE DAMAGE AFTER THE INITIAL COMPOUND FRACTURE TO HER TIBIA BONE. THE CONSUMER CON... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Jul 11, 2005
Incident date: May 1, 2005
THE MOTORIZED SEATBELTS IN THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS STOPPED WORKING. THE PASSENGER SEATBELT MOTOR STARTED SMOKING AND WE HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR BY TAKING OFF THE PANEL AND UNPLUGGING THE FUSE.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 24, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
PURCHASED A 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER FROM MZN AUTO SALES ON JANUARY 28, 2005. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON MAY 19TH, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND PEOPLE WERE YELLING TO PULL OVER THAT MY VAN WAS ON FIRE, BOTH SIDES IN FLAMES. COME TO FIND OUT, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR FUEL RELATED FIRES AN... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
CONSUMER CONCERN ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF ACCIDENT YOU MUST HAVE FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY PROPERLY. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Mar 19, 2005
Incident date: Mar 19, 2005
1993 FORD MERCURY VILLAGER V6 3.0L SOHC HAVING SEAT BELT GUIDE RAIL PROBLEMS FUNCTION IS IRRADIC AND NOISEY. SPOKE WITH MERCURY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT AND AFTER PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RECALL NUMBER (92V133002) WHICH IS PROVIDED BY NHTSA. THEY EXPLN THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL NUMBER AND THERE IS NO ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 4, 2005
Incident date: Nov 9, 2004
WHILE TURNING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 5, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 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/MINIVANSENTH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2003
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING OFF. CHECKED PRIOR TO REPAIR BY CALLING A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND ALSO ON THE INTERNET, TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AS IT IS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. COULD NOT FIND AN OFFICIAL RECALL FROM FORD, BUT FOUND NUMEROUS WEBSITES AND COMPLAINT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2004
Incident date: Feb 26, 2004
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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 26, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 26, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Feb 26, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 2, 2004
Incident date: Feb 28, 2004
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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 9, 2004
Incident date: Dec 23, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Crash
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 7, 2003
Incident date: Jun 17, 2003
THE TWO OUTSIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK WERE BROKEN. THIS CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2003
THOUGH OUR VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS LISTED UNDER THE RECALL (95C222001), LINCOLN MAINTAINS THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THAT RECALL. THE DEFECT SUMMARY SAYS WE WOULD SMELL BURNING ODORS WHEN USING THE HEATER, WHICH WE DO. PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 C... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS DEGRADED EXCESSIVELY AND TURNED GRAY/OPAQUE, WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT. *JB NISSAN AND FORDS PLASTIC HEADLIGHT, FADE AND TURN AMBER WHICH RESTRICTED THE LIGHT OUTPUT AND HAS TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS. THE CONSUMER REQUES... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Feb 19, 2003
Incident date: Feb 19, 2003
THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP PLASTIC FADED AND REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT WHICH IS DANGEROUS FOR NIGHT DRIVING. *JB *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 26, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 1998
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 TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 24, 2003
Incident date: Nov 21, 1999
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RELEASE. IT WAS NOT UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT CONSUMER LEARNED OF THE SEAT BELT RECALL. *JG
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 22, 2003
THE VEHICLES FRONT CALIPERS ARE LOCKING UP STATES CONSUMER. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE RPM'S ARE HIGHER THAN NORMAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Jan 2, 2003
Incident date: Nov 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
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Nov 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, TAIL PIPE CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED THROUGH REAR FLOOR OF INTERIOR CABIN AND IGNITED AN UMBRELLA. MR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Oct 17, 2002
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Oct 17, 2002
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
STEERING
Oct 21, 2002
Incident date: Aug 7, 2002
PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL ... Read more
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 21, 2002
Incident date: Aug 7, 2002
PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL ... Read more
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 24, 2002
Incident date: Jun 9, 2001
4 EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS SHEARED OFF, CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAKAGE AND NOISE. CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Sep 9, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 30MPH NOTICED THAT SEATBELT BOLT DROPPED THROUGH AND ENDED UP ON TIRE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 30, 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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 26, 2002
Incident date: Jul 20, 2002
MULTIPLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD FAILURE POSSIBLY, ALLOWING NOXIOUS EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Nov 2, 1999
ENGINE POWER SURGES, SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Nov 2, 1999
ENGINE POWER SURGES, SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2002
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 RE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 26, 2002
Incident date: Jul 5, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jul 24, 2002
IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT IN A POSITION BETWEEN "LOCK" AND "ON" THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM DOESNT WORK AND THE VECHCLE CAN BE PULLED OUT OF GEAR. NORMALLY, THE SERVICE BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO VIA EMAIL- NO RESPON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jun 2, 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 25, 2002
Incident date: Apr 3, 2002
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 BU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT
STEERING
Jun 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 24, 2002
BOLTS CONTINUALLY BREAK ON MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TSB # 98-10-14. *AK
STRUCTURE
May 14, 2002
THE BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION SECURE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE UNSTABLE. *YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 12, 2002
Incident date: Mar 8, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 12, 2002
WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF INTENSIVE GAS FILLED THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER. ALSO TOOK TO MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
116 manufacturer communications from 113 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 5 |
| 034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
01194
Oct 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
14757
Mar 1, 2001
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE FORWARD CLUTCH. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7922
Jan 1, 2000
101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
BE AWARE THAT THE F6XZ-7A360-AA FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY 3 INDIVIDUAL PARTS. XF5Z-7A360-AA(DRUM), XF5Z-7A398-AA (PLANETARY) AND F3XY-7B066-F (PRESSURE PLATE). USE OF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL COMPONENTS IN PLACE OF THOSE LIS
13760
Jan 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SERVICING OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH, WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THREE INDIVIDUAL PARTS. *MJS
14015
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOTICEABLE STEERING PULL OR DRIFT WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD SURFACE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY A HIGH SIDE-TO-SIDE DIFFERENCE IN FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CASTER ANGLES. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13368
Oct 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ADDRESSING AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET OR MAY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. *TT
7264
Oct 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET OR MAY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99139
Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99103
Jun 1, 1999
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
996018
May 1, 1999
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
5858
Mar 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY SHORTAGE. *TT
12623
Mar 1, 1999
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
12534
Mar 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING SHORTAGE OF NEW TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. *TT
98L20
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *TT
12081
Nov 1, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 34, OR PO325 (MIL DTC 0304) WHEN TESTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM, INDICATING A FAULT WITH THE ENGINE KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT. *MJS
985094
Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 34, OR P0325 (MIL DTC 0304) WHEN TESTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
982015
Oct 12, 1998
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ( DTC ) 32. *YC
98-4816
Sep 1, 1998
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CONCERNS WITH EGR FLOW MALFUNCTION. *TT
98161
Aug 17, 1998
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
WHINING NOISE FROM TRANSAXLE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION, TIP-IN ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40-64 KM/H (25-40 MPH)
98154
Aug 3, 1998
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING OR OVERHEATING AFTER HAVING BEEN SERVICED. YD
4661
Aug 1, 1998
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SOME VEHICLES WITH ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF A FLUCTUATING OR JUMPING TACHOMETER INDICATOR NEEDLE. *TT
11778
Aug 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES WITH ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF A FLUCTUATING OR JUMPING TACHOMETER INDICATOR NEEDLE. *TT
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A33
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE REAR BRAKES MAY BIND OR OVERHEAT AFTER HAVING BEEN RECENTLY SERVICED. *YC
985A49
Mar 18, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EXPERIENCING A SQUEALING OR GRINDING NOISE FROM EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES WHEN THE CUSTOMER LIGHTLY APPLIES THE BRAKES. *TT
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
983114
Feb 23, 1998
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THE TWO DIFFERENT CYLINDERS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS. *TT
983072
Feb 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ABS WARNING LAMP CONCERN AND TROUBLE CODES 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 MAY BE RETRIEVED DURING A QUICK TEST. *TT
9811312
Feb 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LAMP AND TROUBLE CODES 41/45/55/63. *TT
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
97111097234
Nov 10, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
BC2290970501
May 1, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT DOOR WINDOW BINDING WHILE TRAVELING UP OR DOWN. *TW
BC2304970501
May 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EGR FUNCTION TESTING. *TW
BC2361970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
BC2443970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MANUALLY CLEAR CODES FROM MEMORY AFTER AN ABS BRAKE REPAIR. *TW
BC105809705
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TESTING THE EGR. *TW
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97610
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
9751
Mar 3, 1997
220000 SEATS
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9743
Feb 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
BC0055972301
Jan 23, 1997
021243 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
A CHUNCH/GRUNT NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BUSHING MAY BE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING AN IMPROVED SHACKLE ASSEMBLY.JD
BC3353972301
Jan 23, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INTERFACE WITH THE VILLAGER PCM/TCM ON VEHICLES, USE THE OBD II DLC CONNECTOR LOCATED JUST BENEATH THE THE STEERING COLUMN. *JD
BC3411972301
Jan 23, 1997
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
POOR HEATER CAPABILITY IN VEHICLES DURING COLD WEATHER WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE. *JD
BC3433972301
Jan 23, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONCERNS OF THE ABS PUMP MOTOR RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. *JD
BC3451972301
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME 1993 VELLAGERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN UNPLEASANT ODOR DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
BC3480972301
Jan 23, 1997
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON AND WHEEL SENSOR DTC'S SET WHILE DRIVEING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. *JD
BC1020497230
Jan 23, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS PUMP MOTOR RUNNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING STILL. *JD
BC1020797230
Jan 23, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN UNPLEASANT SULFUR ODOR DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
BC1021597230
Jan 23, 1997
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
POOR HEATER CAPABILITY IN VILLAGERS DURING COLD WEATHER WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE. *JD
BC1023397230
Jan 23, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INTERFACE WITH VILLAGER PCM/TCM ON 1996 & 1997 VEHICLES, USE THE OBD II DLC CONNECTOR LOCATED JUST BENEATH THE STEERING COLUMN. *JD
BC1023797230
Jan 23, 1997
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DEALERS WHO WISH TO ORDER A COOLING FAN SHROUD FOR A 1993 VILLAGER SHOULD ORDER PART NUMBER F3XY 8C607 B. *JD
BC0055970201
Jan 2, 1997
022143 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
CHUNCH/GRUNT NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BUSHING MAY BE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING AN IMPROVED SHACKLE ASSEMBLY. *JD
97111
Jan 2, 1997
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SUSPENSION-NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE- NOISE-"CRUNCHING/GRUNTING" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962522
Dec 2, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
EXTENDED CRANK - LONG CRANK TIME DURING MORNING START-UPS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96 NO START - NO START AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96 STALLING - INTERMITTENT IN HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
BC0343961127
Nov 27, 1996
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
A FEW VILLAGERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0482961113
Nov 13, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
EXTENDED CRANK OR INTERMITTENT STALLING IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW
BC0306961101
Nov 1, 1996
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERMITTENT POWER DOOR LOCK ACTIVATION. *TW
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC0690961023
Oct 23, 1996
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
IMPROVED REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AVAILABLE. *TT
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
Oct 21, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0751961017
Oct 17, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
IMPROVED FUEL PUMP W/ AN IMPROVED, HARDENED INNER GEROTOR GEAR. *TT
BC0842961008
Oct 8, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PROCEDURE FOR INTERMITTENT ENGINE FLARE ON STARTUP FROM A STOP. *TT
BC5178961001
Oct 1, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP IMPROVED, HARDENED INNER GEROTOR GEAR. IMPROVEMENT WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERMITTENT STALLING IN HOT AMBIENT TEMPS & A LONG CRANK TIME AFTER A COLD SOAK. *TT
BC9669961001
Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2.3L EFI ENGINES DISPLAY A ROLLING IDLE CONCERN. *TT
BC9685961001
Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PARTS INFORMATION FOR REPLACING THE MAIN CONTROL. *TT
96717
Mar 25, 1996
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THERE MAY BE A SQUEAK / RATTLE NOISE FROM THE SLIDING DOOR AREA AND / OR THE SLIDING DOOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *TT
96722
Mar 25, 1996
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING A CRUNCH / GRUNT NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION OF SOME VEHICLES. *TT
BC0104960102
Dec 1, 1995
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING/SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE NOISE TYPICALLY APPEARS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN ITS COLD OR IN THE MORNING UNDER FIRST APPLICATION. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING A REVISED MATERIAL THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
BC1422950906
Sep 1, 1995
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A MINOR EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATION. *TW
BC1252950906
Sep 1, 1995
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING/SQUEALING NOISE WHEN IT IS COLD IN THE MORNING AND AT THE FIRST APPLICATION OF BRAKES. *TW
BC1241950906
Sep 1, 1995
022141 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
CRUNCHING NOISE COMING FROM REAR LEAF SPRING. *TW
BC1501950906
Sep 1, 1995
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
INTERMITTENT TO OCCASIONAL BRAKE SQUEAL OR BRAKE CREEP/GROAN. *TW
BC2540950503
May 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE WHINE BETWEEN 25 TO 40 MPH. *TW
9592
May 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
BC2903950401
Apr 1, 1995
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP WHINE DUE TO MISPLACED SOUND DEADING STRIPS, ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO GROUND OUT AGAINST THE FRAME. *TW
9578
Apr 1, 1995
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
THE REAR BRAKES MAY BIND OR OVERHEAT AFTER HAVING BEEN RECENTLY SERVICED. *TW
95717
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY LEAK OIL FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT OIL PUMP GASKET. *TW
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MERCURY VILLAGER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04020
Opened: Feb 26, 2004 , Closed: Jun 24, 2004
FAILING HEADLIGHTS
NISSAN AND FORD FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT STAINLESS STEEL BULB TERMINALS MAY OVER TIME CAUSE ELEVATED CONTACT RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING.THIS CAN RESULT IN A HEADLIGHT FLICKERING, BULB OUTAGE AND HEAT DEFORMATION TO THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.IN APRIL 199... Read more
EA00014
Opened: May 22, 2000 , Closed: Jan 4, 2001
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
PERIODIC EXPOSURE TO LIQUID GASOLINE MAY RESULT IN EXTRACTION OF ANTIDEGRADANTS FROM THE SUBJECT FUEL TANK VENT HOSE.HOSES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED LOSS OF ANTIDEGRADANTS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN AREAS OF HIGH STRAIN.FUEL MAY SPRAY OR DRIP FROM CRACKED VENT HOSES FOLLOWING TANK FILL.STARTING AT JOB#1 1998 M... Read more
SQ00008
Opened: May 12, 2000 , Closed: Apr 1, 2002
UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOOR
There is no summary currently available
PE99077
Opened: Dec 28, 1999 , Closed: May 22, 2000
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA99015
Opened: Jun 29, 1999 , Closed: Apr 18, 2001
FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE
THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT COVERS 1993-1998 MERCURY VILLAGER AND NISSAN QUEST MINIVANS.THESE TWO MINIVANS SHARE A COMMON BODY PLATFORM AND POWER TRAIN.BASED ON THE LOW NUMBER OF REPORTED INCIDENTS AND THE ABSENCE OF A DEMONSTRABLE FAILURE TREND, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEE... Read more
PE99013
Opened: Feb 9, 1999 , Closed: Jun 29, 1999
FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE
SINCE SEPTEMBER 1998, ODI HAS RECEIVED SEVEN COMPLAINTS OF FUEL ODOR OR LEAKAGE IN 1994 THROUGH 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER VEHICLES.FOUR OF THE LEAKS HAVE BEEN TRACED TO A SHORT SECTION OF HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE TO THE REAR OF THE FUEL RAIL.INFORMAITON CONTAINED IN THE REPORTS INDICATE T... Read more
EA96005
Opened: May 30, 1996 , Closed: May 29, 1997
BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF... Read more
PE96009
Opened: Jan 25, 1996 , Closed: May 30, 1996
BATTERY EXPLOSION
1993 MERCURY VILLAGERBATTERY EXPLOSION
EA95027
Opened: Sep 22, 1995 , Closed: Nov 17, 1995
BLOWER AREA FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE95037
Opened: Jun 19, 1995 , Closed: Sep 22, 1995
FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE93047
Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 11, 1993
POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93020
Opened: Apr 1, 1993 , Closed: Jul 28, 1993
BACKLITE SHATTERING
There is no summary currently available
MERCURY VILLAGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCURY VILLAGER across all model years (1993, 2001).
25
Total Recalls
2,223
Total Complaints
12
Investigations
132
Reported Crashes
64
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
MERCURY VILLAGER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.