1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
2 recalls, 253 complaints - 137 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.
98V012001 Mar 23, 1998
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
253 total complaints
12 crashes 8 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 27 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 22 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 22 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2017
Incident date: Jul 6, 2017
THE CAR CONTINUALLY LOCKS ITSELF (POWER LOCKS). IF I'M OUTSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TRY TO UNLOCK IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME IT RELOCKS ITSELF. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS IT WILL STOP AND LET ME IN. SAME IS TRUE IF I'M IN THE CAR EXCEPT NOW I CAN'T GET OUT. IT'S USUALLY MUCH WORSE DURING THE DAY... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 28, 2012
Incident date: Jan 11, 2012
WHILE TURNING FROM STREET INTO A SHORT STEEP DRIVEWAY APPROACH, FRONT LOWER BUMPER FACIA DRUG VERY SLIGHTLY ON THE STEEP APPROACH RAMP SETTING OFF THE AIRBAGS, WHICH BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, CRACKED THE DASH, SNAPPED ALL FOUR BACK SIDE WINDOW LATCHES, AND CAUSED BACK NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES TO THE D... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 29, 2006
Incident date: Jan 16, 2006
WHILE I AM DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR WILL POP. CURRENTLY IT DOES NOT COMPLETELY OPEN, BUT IS DOES BECOME UNSECURED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT INHIBITS MY VISION AND MAKES DRIVING UNSAFE. MY CHILDREN ARE ALSO THE PASSENGERS NEAR THE DOOR AT THIS TIME AND I AM AFRAID THAT TH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Jan 28, 2005
DOORS LOCKS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOORS WOULD LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK ON THEIR OWN, EVEN WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 25, 2005
Incident date: Mar 12, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATED: IT WAS NIGHT, COLD OUTSIDE, AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, OPENED HOOD BEDORE HOOD WAS COMPLETED OPENED, CONSUMER COULD SEE FLAMES BURNING AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PULLEY WAS SO HOT THAT IT WAS GLOWING RED. THE BELT ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
I HAD A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (FORGOT TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABOUT 4 FEET FROM BACK OF ANOTHER CAR ON SLIGHT GRADE, WELL YOU KNOW THE REST).*AK AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN TO "POP" ENOUGH FOR THE AJAR DOOR LIGHT TO COME... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
I NOTICED THERE WAS AN EXHAUST SMELL SEEPING INTO THE VAN, I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH QUEST'S AND VILLAGER'S SNAPPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SURE ENOUGH THERE WERE 2 STUDS BROKEN AND MISSING. I CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Apr 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
LOCK MECHANISM//LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE LOCKS. SOMETIMES FOUND MYSELF STUCK IN THE CAR UNTIL THE LOCKS DECIDED TO STOP LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN. I BELIEVE I PAID ABOUT $500.00 FOR REPAIRS TO THIS SYSTEM JUST FOR THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FAIL AGAIN A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 4, 2003
Incident date: Dec 4, 2003
THE STUD BOLTS ARE (IS) BROKEN ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXHAUST FUMES ARE LEAKING AND COLD AIR MAY ENTER HEAD. REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH BECAUSE OF POSITION OF BOLTS. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT CANNOT STOP USING IT. ALSO WE CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT. *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 19, 2003
WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 3, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
EXHAUST GASES ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 30, 2003
Incident date: Sep 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 10, 2003
JUST PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE, IN GREAT SHAPE. HOWEVER THERE IS A VERY INTOXICATING GAS SMELL INSIDE CABIN OF VEHICLE, AFTER REFUELING AND WHEN TANK IS BETWEEN 1/4 AND 1/2 FULL I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE 4 DAYS, AND I TRAVEL FOR A LIVING AND IT IS EVERY TIME IT GETS TO THE 1/4 TO 1/3 FULL RANGE. I HAV... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
WHEN VEHICLE IDLES FUEL FUMES SEEP THROUGH THE VENTS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES FUEL RAIL LEAKS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 19, 2003
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN SLIDING DOOR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE KEEPS SLIDING OPEN. CONSUMER BELIEVES LOCKING MECHANISM IS BROKEN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 7, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *PH *SCC *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2003
MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS BEEN DIAGOSED AS HAVING BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB, IT'S BECOME APPARENT THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN MODEL YEARS OF THE MERCURY VILLAGER, INCLUDING MINE. THE DESIGN OF THIS PART OF THE CAR IS DEFINITELY FLAWED BECAU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 19, 2003
Incident date: Jun 9, 2003
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER FLASHES FROM THE TIME THE CAR IS TURNED ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE RELEASED AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHILE I AM DRIVING. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 12, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO SEEP INTO INTERIOR OF VAN. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS CRACKED OPEN TO AVOID GETTING SICK. AFTER INTERNET SEARCH FOUND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING OR HELP OUT WITH THE COSTS WHICH W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 3, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE SENSOR FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER HAND. *JB
1 injured
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Feb 27, 2003
Incident date: Feb 9, 2003
SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY BREAKS AFTER SHORT PERIOD CAUSING IT TO DROP INTO DRIVERS VISION AND DRASTICALLY INTERFERE WITH ABILITY TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. REPLACEMENT COST IS $97.00 FOR ONE SUN VISOR. MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS CLUB REPORTS THIS AS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 9, 2002
Incident date: May 2, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 3, 2002
FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER THE AC FAILED----A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR STARTING VEHICLE UP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 28, 2002
WHEN REPLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF GASOLINE FOR A WHILE IN THIS VEHICLE. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 26, 2002
Incident date: Aug 26, 2002
INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLT SHEARED OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. EXHAUST FUMES WERE LEAKING FROM PIPE AREA. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 29, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 29, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE TUBE LINE FAILED CAUSING FREON TO LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 27, 2002
THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM FUEL TANK AREA. DEALER STATED FUEL PUMP FAILED. HOWEVER THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V419002 REGARDING FUEL LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Apr 11, 2002
SIDE DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSED AFTER BEING LOCKED. CONTACTED DEALER. CANNOT FIND PROBLEM.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 14, 2002
THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN MARCH 2001 FOR A GAS TANK PROBLEM, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT CURRENT PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 29, 2002
Incident date: Apr 10, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY THE THROTTLE WILL STICK NOT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ACCCELERATE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE. MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE HAS TO TO BE APPLIED, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATE WITH MORE SPEED THAN INTENDED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Jan 20, 2000
THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED .*AK *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ACCIDENT. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED CHOKING AND THEN IT CUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 8, 2002
SLIDING DOOR OPENED AFTER BEING LOCKED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK
TIRES
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Jan 19, 2002
CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT SET OF TIRES WERE NOT IN A NORMAL USE. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE FOUR SETS OF TIRES TO AVOID LONGER CONSECUENCES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 19, 2002
Incident date: Jan 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THEN, AT DEALER MECHANIC SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ENGINE BLOWN THAT HAD CRACKED THE BLOCK. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
137 manufacturer communications from 137 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 14 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 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
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
981614
Apr 7, 2000
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0120, P0510,P0731,P0732 AND/OR P0733 STORED IN MEMORY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. YD
11510
Apr 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SULFUR ODOR DURING VARIOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. *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
991210
Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *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
6390
Jun 1, 1999
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR BAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
12806
Jun 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING AIR BAG WARNING LAMP INDICATING A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. *TT
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
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
98236
Nov 23, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98225
Nov 9, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
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
5051
Nov 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS SELF-LOCKING / ERRATIC OPERATION. *TT
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
982012
Oct 12, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
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
98-4814
Sep 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME 1996-1998 VILLAGERS EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
98-4815
Sep 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME 1996-1998 VILLAGERS EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
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
982454
Apr 1, 1998
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SULFUR ODOR DURING VARIOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK
11531
Apr 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE AN OBJECTIONABLE SULFUR OR ROTTEN EGG - TYPE ODOR FROM THE EXHAUST DURING VARIOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
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
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
BC2373970501
May 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING DTC'S 1103, 1104, 1105 ON A FEW 1996 AND 1997 VILLAGERS - DURING CODE RETRIEVAL A TP SENSOR CODE (DTC0403) WHICH IS SUSPECTED TO BE THE ROOT CAUSE. *TW
BC2443970501
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MANUALLY CLEAR CODES FROM MEMORY AFTER AN ABS BRAKE REPAIR. *TW
97711
Mar 31, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
LAMP- AIR BAG WARNING LAMP FLASHES ALL THE TIME OR INTERMITTENTLY- NO CODES STORED IN MEMORY. *JD
97712
Mar 31, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY- DISPLAYS FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS IN DIFFERENT DISPLAYS- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *JD
97714
Mar 31, 1997
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE- DIFFICULTY MOVING SHIFT LEVER FROM "PARK" POSITION- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/97. *JD
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
BC3073970227
Feb 27, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER PLUNGER SHIFT ROD BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *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
BC3225970112
Feb 12, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P0705. *TW
9739
Feb 3, 1997
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT- RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING- VEHICLES WITH SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT, RIGHT SIDE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/2/97. *JD
BC1027397020
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE WHINE. *JD
BC1034097020
Feb 1, 1997
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION. *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
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
BC3521972301
Jan 23, 1997
220000 SEATS
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT, MAY EXPERIENCE A RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT THAT MAY ENTER THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE PREVENTING FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *JD
BC1021197230
Jan 23, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
A MIL CONCERN DTC 0208 ON VEHICLES, WHICH INDICATES AN ERRONEOUS CYLINDER CODE. *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
97213
Jan 20, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER DOOR LOCK - INTERMITTENT POWER DOOR LOCK OPERATION. *TW
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
BC0186970201
Jan 2, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDNOISE AT THE UPPER B-PILLAR CORNER AREA. *JD
BC0261970201
Jan 2, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SQUEAK/RUB NOISE WHEN TURNING. *JD
BC1010997020
Jan 2, 1997
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WIND NOISE AT THE UPPER B-PILLAR CORNER AREA ON 1996 AND 1997 VILLAGERS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE DOOR WINDOW RUN RUBBER NOT FITTING TIGHT ENOUGH. *JD
9718
Jan 2, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A "HISSING" NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A WINDOW IS SLIGHTLY OPEN, FROM THE UPPER B-PILLAR AREA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.*JD
9719
Jan 2, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
SAFETY BELTS- THIRD ROW SEAT- BROKEN GUIDE MOUNTED ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/18/95 THROUGH 11/1/96. *JD
97112
Jan 2, 1997
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES- INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF RADIO AND/OR SPEED CONTROL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/96. *JD095
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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.