1995 MERCURY VILLAGER
3 recalls, 477 complaints - 124 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.
96V253003 Aug 17, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MAL... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.
96V089001 Jun 3, 1996
SEATS
Defect Description
AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A COMPONENT IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
477 total complaints
30 crashes 8 fires 29 injuries 5 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 31 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 25 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 23 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 21 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 20 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 14 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 13 |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 12 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2016
Incident date: Nov 22, 2016
THERE IS A VERY BAD FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE VAN!
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED STRONG FUEL FUMES FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WAS AFFECTING THE CONTACT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V419002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 10, 2008
Incident date: Jun 6, 2008
I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. ON 6/6/08 I HEARD A NOISE AND SAW AND PUFF OF SMOKE. I WENT TO CHECK IT AND SAW NOTHING. I DROVE IT HOME AND THE NEXT MORNING THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE PASSENGER DOOR WERE BURNED UP. THE ENTIRE INSIDE WAS COVERED IN SMOKE. THE CAR WOULD NOT START, AND THE MECHANIC SA... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 9, 2008
Incident date: Jan 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE IDLING, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COMING FROM THE FRONT VENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 163,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A RE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. IN FEBRUARY OF 2001, THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. ON AUGUST 8, 2007, SHE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM HER VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE LEAKING CONTINUED UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL WAS LOWER THAN THE FILLER TUBE. TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 27, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2007
MY MERCURY VILLAGER WHILE LOCK IN MY GARAGE AND DOOR LOCK WE SMELL SMOKE OUTSIDE OF GARAGE WE HAD NOT USED THE GARAGE EXCEPT WEEK AGO WE FOUND THE WINDOW CRACK FRONT ALSO VENTS FRONT WERE ALL MELTED MOST DAMAGE IS LOCATED BEHIND THE HEATER AND RADIO ALSO NEAR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THAT PART OF THE D... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 13, 2007
Incident date: Mar 13, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER HE ATTEMPTED TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT COULD NOT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE KEYS OUT THE IGNITION, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN THE IGNITION. IN ORDER TURN OFF THE POWER OF THE VEHICLE THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 29, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE PRIOR TO THE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE END OF THE CRANKSHAFT SNAPPED OFF AND TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 1, 2006
Incident date: Feb 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IS OFTEN PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V419002, REGARDING THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 28, 2006
Incident date: Feb 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WERE CRACKS IN THE VENT HOSE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V419002, REGARDING THE TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 16, 2006
Incident date: Feb 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING A STATE INSPECTION THE BRAKE AND RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUALLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ALTHOUGH, THE BULBS WERE REPLACED SIX TIMES THE LIGHTS CONTINUED FAILING. THE FUSES WERE INSPECTED, BUT WERE NOT THE REASON FOR THE FAILURES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 96V253003, REG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 13, 2005
Incident date: Dec 11, 2005
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKEN. I FOUND IT WHEN I WANTED TO REPLACE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET. IN CANADA, THEY HAVE WORKED AOUT A FIX FOR THE STUDS BROKING WITH FORD WHY CAN'T WE THIS FIXED FOR FREE. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 23, 2005
Incident date: Oct 6, 2005
STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM COMES AND GOES. MECHANICS DO NOT KNOW WHY. I CALLED THE DEALER BUT THEY (3037611560) STATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER WASN'T AMONG THOSE RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Sep 18, 2005
Incident date: Sep 17, 2005
IN VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES, MY VAN STALLS AND EVENTUALLY SPLATTERS AND QUITS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OCASSIONS WITH MY WIFE AND ONCE WITH ME AND BECAUSE IT STALLS, THE STEERING GETS REALLY HARD AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A STOP LIGHT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 18, 2005
Incident date: Sep 14, 2005
WHILE PULLING IN TO OUR GARAGE, MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE VAN ACCELERATED. I PUSHED THE BRAKE BUT THE VAN DID NOT STOP. THE VAN CRASHED IN TO THE BACK OF OUR GARAGE, MOVING THE HOUSE OFF OF THE CEMENT BLOCK. VAN IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THAT "IT WILL GO TO SER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 9, 2005
Incident date: Sep 8, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 9-8-05 HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AT APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH AND SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED COASTING. IT SLOWED DOWN. HE PULLED OVER AND STOPPED THE CAR. HE OPENED THE HOOD, AND THERE WAS A BIG FIRE ON THE DISTRIBUTOR AND IGNITION AREAS. ALL OF THE SIX WIRES MELTED. THE CON... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 15, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
DT: CALLER SAID THERE IS A RECALL ON HER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL BUT NOT ON HER VEHICLE. THE RECALL #00V419002, FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. MANUFACTURER SAID HER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CALLER HAS BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A YEAR. SHE SAID I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT APPEARS TO GO INTO PARK, HOWEVER THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT REALLY IN PARK, THUS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, POSSIBLY WHEN NO ONE IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE STRANDED BECAUSE THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART DUE TO IT NOT BEING ENGAGED IN T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 4, 2005
VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT APPEARS TO GO INTO PARK, HOWEVER THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT REALLY IN PARK, THUS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL, POSSIBLY WHEN NO ONE IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE STRANDED BECAUSE THE CAR WILL NOT RESTART DUE TO IT NOT BEING ENGAGED IN T... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 15, 2004
DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED TO FUNCTION AS IT WAS DESIGNED. SEAT BELT HAD TO BE MANUALLY PLACED IN THE RELEASE AND RETRACT POSITION. THE SEAT BELT MOTOR MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 2, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
1995 MERCURY VILLAGER BOUGHT USED IN JULY 2004, WITH 70,000 MILES. EXHAUST NOISE STARTED 2 MONTHS LATER. MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT IT'S A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THESE VEHICLES -- THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK. SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM AND SO WELL KNOWN, YET THERE'S NO RECALL???!?!??! WHO IS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 13, 2004
Incident date: Jun 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *NM ON A SECOND OCCASION THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONSUMER HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE AND BACKED INTO A GARAGE DOOR. *TC *JB
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 11, 2004
Incident date: Oct 11, 2004
THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO HEAR EXHAUST NOISES AND SMELLED EXHAUST GASES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD(S) WERE BROKEN. THE TOTAL BILL WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY $1,000. THROUGH THE INTERNET, THE CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS A COM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Sep 6, 2004
Incident date: Sep 4, 2004
ALWAYS HAVE A GAS ODOR IN THE CAR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 8, 2002
VERY STRONG SMELLING GAS FUMES INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. WHILE DRIVING THE SPEED GAUGE WILL STOP WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED. CV BOOT IS LEAKING AND CRACKED. DRIVER SIDE AUTO-SEAT BELT SOMETIME... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 8, 2002
VERY STRONG SMELLING GAS FUMES INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. WHILE DRIVING THE SPEED GAUGE WILL STOP WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED. CV BOOT IS LEAKING AND CRACKED. DRIVER SIDE AUTO-SEAT BELT SOMETIME... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 8, 2002
VERY STRONG SMELLING GAS FUMES INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. WHILE DRIVING THE SPEED GAUGE WILL STOP WORKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON. BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED. CV BOOT IS LEAKING AND CRACKED. DRIVER SIDE AUTO-SEAT BELT SOMETIME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: May 25, 2004
MY 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN THAT I PURCHASED 02-08-2004 (USED, AS IS) FROM ACE AUTO SALES IN MOBILE AL. CAUGHT ON FIRE ON A LONG BRIDGE GOING OVER WATER TO TAKE MY FRIEND TO WORK IT SHUT DOWN ON US WHILE WE WERE GOING AT LEAST 65MPH THE VAN STARTED SMOKING WE PULLED OVER JUMPED OUT AND IT EXPLODED... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: May 25, 2004
MY 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN THAT I PURCHASED 02-08-2004 (USED, AS IS) FROM ACE AUTO SALES IN MOBILE AL. CAUGHT ON FIRE ON A LONG BRIDGE GOING OVER WATER TO TAKE MY FRIEND TO WORK IT SHUT DOWN ON US WHILE WE WERE GOING AT LEAST 65MPH THE VAN STARTED SMOKING WE PULLED OVER JUMPED OUT AND IT EXPLODED... Read more
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
SIDE SLIDING DOOR STICKS,SLIDING DOOR WINDOW DOESNT STAY SHUT,LOCKS WILL LOCK THEMSELVES ,BACK WIPER MALFUNCTIONS,GRINDING AND SQUEAKING FROM BRAKES,SMELL OF FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE AND PASSENGER P/W STICKS SOMETIMES
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
SIDE SLIDING DOOR STICKS,SLIDING DOOR WINDOW DOESNT STAY SHUT,LOCKS WILL LOCK THEMSELVES ,BACK WIPER MALFUNCTIONS,GRINDING AND SQUEAKING FROM BRAKES,SMELL OF FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE AND PASSENGER P/W STICKS SOMETIMES
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
SIDE SLIDING DOOR STICKS,SLIDING DOOR WINDOW DOESNT STAY SHUT,LOCKS WILL LOCK THEMSELVES ,BACK WIPER MALFUNCTIONS,GRINDING AND SQUEAKING FROM BRAKES,SMELL OF FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE AND PASSENGER P/W STICKS SOMETIMES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
SIDE SLIDING DOOR STICKS,SLIDING DOOR WINDOW DOESNT STAY SHUT,LOCKS WILL LOCK THEMSELVES ,BACK WIPER MALFUNCTIONS,GRINDING AND SQUEAKING FROM BRAKES,SMELL OF FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE AND PASSENGER P/W STICKS SOMETIMES
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
SIDE SLIDING DOOR STICKS,SLIDING DOOR WINDOW DOESNT STAY SHUT,LOCKS WILL LOCK THEMSELVES ,BACK WIPER MALFUNCTIONS,GRINDING AND SQUEAKING FROM BRAKES,SMELL OF FUEL FROM PASSENGER SIDE AND PASSENGER P/W STICKS SOMETIMES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE PAINT IS CRACKED ON THE HOOD, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, ABOUT 1997. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. DRIVERS DOOR SEATBELT STAYS IN THE RUNNING POSITION, IT WON'T MOVE FORWARD, BUT IT MAKES A LOUD MOTOR NOISE, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, SINCE ABOUT 1999. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT NEXT TO THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE PAINT IS CRACKED ON THE HOOD, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, ABOUT 1997. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. DRIVERS DOOR SEATBELT STAYS IN THE RUNNING POSITION, IT WON'T MOVE FORWARD, BUT IT MAKES A LOUD MOTOR NOISE, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, SINCE ABOUT 1999. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT NEXT TO THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE PAINT IS CRACKED ON THE HOOD, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, ABOUT 1997. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. DRIVERS DOOR SEATBELT STAYS IN THE RUNNING POSITION, IT WON'T MOVE FORWARD, BUT IT MAKES A LOUD MOTOR NOISE, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, SINCE ABOUT 1999. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT NEXT TO THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
THE PAINT IS CRACKED ON THE HOOD, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, ABOUT 1997. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. DRIVERS DOOR SEATBELT STAYS IN THE RUNNING POSITION, IT WON'T MOVE FORWARD, BUT IT MAKES A LOUD MOTOR NOISE, UNKNOWN WHAT MONTH, SINCE ABOUT 1999. WE NEVER HAD IT FIXED. THE SEAT BELT ON THE RIGHT NEXT TO THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 11, 2004
Incident date: Apr 11, 2004
I OWN A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER. SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THREE YEARS AGO, I HAVE HAD A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH SMELLING GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VAN. I HAVE TAKEN THE VAN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, A CHEV... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
FUEL ODOR INSIDE PASSANGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO FUEL LINE LEAK ON FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SEVERE FIRE HAZARD BAD PLACEMENT OF RUBBER FUEL LINE.!!!!!
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
FUEL ODOR INSIDE PASSANGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO FUEL LINE LEAK ON FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SEVERE FIRE HAZARD BAD PLACEMENT OF RUBBER FUEL LINE.!!!!!
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 5, 2004
Incident date: Nov 14, 2003
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER CHEST. *NM
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
MY 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO FAULTY STUDS. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. WHERE IS THE RECALL? TO FIX PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN QUOTED $1,500 FROM A DEALER! *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 6, 2004
Incident date: Dec 11, 2003
FRONT PASSENGER LAP SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO THE BELT BUCKLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY ABLE TO WEAR THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SEAT BELT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 15, 2003
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT INTERMITTENT GAS FUMES SINCE JANUARY 2001. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. YET, VEHICLE WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: Nov 21, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH HEARD ENGINE RATTLING NOISE. ENGINE QUIT RUNNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. MECHANIC SAID HE HAS HAD 3 OTHER BROKEN CRANKSHAFTS ON SAME MODEL VEHICLE WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, TRANSVERSELY MOUNTED ENGINE, BUT NO SUCH PROBLEMS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nov 28, 2003
Incident date: Nov 21, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH HEARD ENGINE RATTLING NOISE. ENGINE QUIT RUNNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. MECHANIC SAID HE HAS HAD 3 OTHER BROKEN CRANKSHAFTS ON SAME MODEL VEHICLE WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, TRANSVERSELY MOUNTED ENGINE, BUT NO SUCH PROBLEMS ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 30, 2003
Incident date: Oct 30, 2003
MY SLIDING DOOR LATCH ON MY 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER POPS OPEN WHEN I AM DRIVING!!! I AM AFRAID MY CHILD WILL FALL OUT AND I WILL SUE MERCURY FOR A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY. *LA
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Oct 20, 2003
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE LAP SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM ITS HOLSTER. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 3, 2003
WHEN UNLOCKING DOORS WITH THE KEY, IT WILL RE-LOCK IT SELF AGAIN UPON OPENING THE DOOR, ALSO IF USING THE KEY PAD FOR UNLOCKING THE DOORS IT WILL LOCK IT SELF WHEN I PULL THE HANDLE TO ENTER THE CAR, AT ONE POINT WHILE SITTING IN THE CAR THE DOORS LOCKED ALL BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE CAR WAS ON. I AL... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER
124 manufacturer communications from 121 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
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
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *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
8316
Mar 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.
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
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
99195
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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
99111
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *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
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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
982016
Oct 12, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
EXPERIENCING LOW OR NO A/C PERFORMANCE IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *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
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
BC2235970501
May 1, 1997
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
SHEET METAL DISTORTION AROUND THE AREA OF THE REAR WIPER SHAFT. *TW
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
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
BC3164970218
Feb 18, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SULPHUR ODOR CONCERNS. *TW
BC3203970214
Feb 14, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DIAGNOSIS OF A VILLAGER ABS SYSTEM. *TW
3203970214
Feb 14, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DIAGNOSIS OF ABS SYSTEM. *TW
BC3224970212
Feb 12, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE WHINE BETWEEN 25-40 MPH. *TW
BC1027397020
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE WHINE. *JD
BC1031497020
Feb 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SULPHUR ODOR CONCERNS. *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
BC3372972301
Jan 23, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A RESOLUTION FOR ERATIC AND/OR HARSH UPSHIFT- THE ROOT CAUSE IS MICRO PARTICLE DEBRIS IN THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. *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
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
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
BC1022297230
Jan 23, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A RESOLUTION FOR ERRATIC AND/OR HARSH UPSHIFT. *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
BC1026197230
Jan 23, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM AND PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ANTI-LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. *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
BC0261970201
Jan 2, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SQUEAK/RUB NOISE WHEN TURNING. *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
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
96226
Oct 21, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *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
BC5200961001
Oct 1, 1996
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPLAINED MIL LIGHT CODES &/OR IRREGULAR SHIFTING (A4LD). THE -12A581- (95-96) OR -12B637- (97) WIRE LOOM IS COMING INTO CONTACT W/ THE CENTER WIPER ACCESS PLATE LWR CTR. *TT
BC9685961001
Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PARTS INFORMATION FOR REPLACING THE MAIN CONTROL. *TT
ONP96M89
Oct 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINES IN SOME VILLAGERS MAY DEVELOP ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE (PISTON SLAP). *TW
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
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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.