1998 MERCURY VILLAGER
2 recalls, 100 complaints - 74 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.
97V184001 Oct 29, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Complaint Statistics
100 total complaints
14 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 9 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2018
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
FUEL LEAK UNDER THE HOOD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 16, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE ODOR WAS PRIMARILY OBSERVED NEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES. WHEN THE HEAT IN THE VEHICLE WAS ACTIVATED, THE ODOR INTENSIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND FAILED TO TURN OFF ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS LOCATED ON THE BRAKE PED... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 12, 2011
Incident date: Mar 6, 2011
I PARKED MY VAN, 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOME. TWO DAYS LATER, I NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. I HAD FOUR NEW TIRES SINCE JAN 2011. WHEN I LIFTED UP THE FRONT RIGHT AND TRIED TO REMOVE THE FR TIRE, IT WOULD NOT COME OFF. AFTER A WHILE, I NOTICED THE STRUT COIL... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Mar 12, 2011
Incident date: Mar 6, 2011
I PARKED MY VAN, 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOME. TWO DAYS LATER, I NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. I HAD FOUR NEW TIRES SINCE JAN 2011. WHEN I LIFTED UP THE FRONT RIGHT AND TRIED TO REMOVE THE FR TIRE, IT WOULD NOT COME OFF. AFTER A WHILE, I NOTICED THE STRUT COIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 12, 2010
Incident date: Dec 9, 2010
1998 VILLAGER-4 RAPID ACCELERATION SITUATIONS-STARTING TO BRAKE THE ENGINE STARTS REVVING UP TO THE POINT YOU CANNOT HOLD THE CAR WITH THE BRAKE, ONLY BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL. SEPT.2005,10/2006, 8/2010 & 12/09/10. CAUSED ACCIDENT ON 12/09 AND TOTALED VEHICLE. FORTUNATE NO INJURIES BUT A VERY SHOO... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
MY HUSBAND USES OUR MERCURY VILLAGER VAN FOR HIS WORK. HE WAS GOING TO A JOB AND WAS TRAVELING WHEN HE STATED THE VAN LOST POWER, THE ENGINE ACTUALLY TURNED ITSELF OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD BEFORE HE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. HE PROCEEDED TO TRY RESTARTING THE VAN. IT DID NOT WORK, SO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 2, 2010
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
SOMETIMES WHEN I GO FROM A STOP POSITION OR SLOW DOWN AND YOU WANT TO ACCELERATE, YOU PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN AND GET NOTHING, WHEN TAP HARDER ON IT, IT WILL LURCH FORWARD, AND WHIP BACK YOUR PASSENGERS (CHILDREN). IT SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN HUMIDITY IS HIGHER, REGARDLESS OF SEASON. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 13, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 2007. SHE STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE HAD SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT. THE CRACKS IN THE HOSE CAUSED MAJOR GASOLINE FUMES TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, 00V4... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 13, 2010
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 2007. SHE STATED THAT THE FUEL FILLER HOSE HAD SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT. THE CRACKS IN THE HOSE CAUSED MAJOR GASOLINE FUMES TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, 00V4... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT SMELLS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL, WHICH CAN BE NOTICED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V419002 AND NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA00015 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMB... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2007
Incident date: Sep 29, 2007
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER PURCHASED USED IN 2003. IDLE THROTTLE BODY FAILED IN 2006, MERCURY DEALER TOOK TWO WEEKS TO FIND THE PART AND REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. IDLE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AGAIN IN EARLY 2007. DEALER TOOK TWO WEEKS AGAIN TO FIND PART AND DID NOT CHARGE ME BUT I HAD TO RENT A CAR AT MY EXP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 29, 2007
Incident date: Sep 29, 2007
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER PURCHASED USED IN 2003. IDLE THROTTLE BODY FAILED IN 2006, MERCURY DEALER TOOK TWO WEEKS TO FIND THE PART AND REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. IDLE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AGAIN IN EARLY 2007. DEALER TOOK TWO WEEKS AGAIN TO FIND PART AND DID NOT CHARGE ME BUT I HAD TO RENT A CAR AT MY EXP... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 8, 2006
Incident date: Oct 13, 2003
THE STRUT TOWER IS RUSTING BAD AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK OFF. IT IS EVERY TIME MY WIFE AND KIDS GO SOME WHERE IT COULD BREAK THROW AND CAUSE MASSIVE DAMAGE AND PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER. JUST HOPE IT DOES NOT BREAK ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER'S FRONT LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. *KB THE WHEEL BOUNCED OVER THE CENTER WALL AND THE VEHICLE DROVE OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A CONTROLLED STOP. THE FRONT LEFT FENDER WAS DENTED AND SCRAPED AS WELL AS THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE LEFT FRONT WH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Aug 17, 2006
Incident date: Aug 8, 2006
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER PARKED. WHEN FAMILY RETURNED TO VAN AND GOT INTO IT, THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVERS) SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED. ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE VEHICLE TO GARAGE TO REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS. *NM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 10, 2005
Incident date: May 30, 2005
DT: CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE DOOR PULLED THE CONTACT UNDER THE VEHICLE, AND BOTH SETS OF TIRES RAN HER OVER. SHE SUSTAINED A BROKEN PELVIC BONE, A BROKEN HIP, A BROKEN FEMUR, A BROKEN KNEE, A BROKEN ANKLE, AND A BROKEN BACK FROM L1-5.... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2005
THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK THE DOORS THIS HAS HAPPENED INNUMERABLE OCCASIONS. THIS BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN 1998, AND CONTINUES TODAY. THE DOORS AR NOT TO LOCK IF THE KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION, AND THEY DO. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE,... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2005
THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK THE DOORS THIS HAS HAPPENED INNUMERABLE OCCASIONS. THIS BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN 1998, AND CONTINUES TODAY. THE DOORS AR NOT TO LOCK IF THE KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION, AND THEY DO. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE,... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 12, 2005
THE VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK THE DOORS THIS HAS HAPPENED INNUMERABLE OCCASIONS. THIS BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN 1998, AND CONTINUES TODAY. THE DOORS AR NOT TO LOCK IF THE KEYS ARE IN THE IGNITION, AND THEY DO. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE,... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Sep 19, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2005
DT: 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONSUMER STATES ALL OF THE DOORS ARE LOCKING ON THEIR OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHY THIS WAS OCCURRING. HE HAS NOT YET CONTACTED MERCURY. THIS STARTED ON AUGUST 15, 2005. THIS ALMOST LO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 28, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
A DEFECT IN THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM OF 1998 MODEL YEAR MERCURY VILLAGER MINIVANS CAUSES UNCONTROLLED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING OF THE VEHICLE DOORS. COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND A TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM EXISTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM BUT THE COMPANY REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR OF THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Sep 28, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
I HAVE OWNED A 1996 AND 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER. BOTH VEHICLES HAD A FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE CV BOOT WITH THE EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE TRANS AXLE CV JOINT. EACH TIME THE TRANSAXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
STEERING
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 19, 2004
CONSUMER'S 4 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE LEVER OUT OF THE PARK GEAR WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. VEHICLE ROLLED ACROSS SEVERAL STREETS BEFORE CRASHING INTO A NEIGHBOR'S TRUCK PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE STEERING PIN BROKE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Sep 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 18, 2003
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A NOISE THAT WAS BEING HEARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER MAINTAINED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FINE, YET THE NOISE CONTINUED. IT COULD BE HEARD WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING AT 35 MPH. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 26, 2004
Incident date: Jun 25, 2004
BOUGHT USED 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER IN JUNE, 2004. FROM JUNE THROUGH PRESENT DATE, WE HAVE HAD ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING IN UPRIGHT POSITION CAUSING LURCHING FROM A STOPPED POSITION DUE TO HAVING TO PRESS DOWN UNUSUALLY HARD TO ACCELERATE. DUE TO THIS "FAILURE", I DO NOT WANT TO CRASH INTO SOMEONE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOME TIMES STICKS WERE YOU CAN NOT GIVE IT GAS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 3 YRS. IT CAUSES FEAR, BECAUSE YOU IF YOU HAD TO SPEED UP SOME TIME IT WILL NOT LET YOU.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 11, 2004
MY 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER MINI VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR. THE PEDAL CAN BE HARD TO PUSH SOMETIMES CAUSING TO PUSH DOWN TOO FAR. SEVERAL TIMES THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE OUT OF CONTROL. I FELT VERY UNSAFE AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONDITION. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 31, 2004
Incident date: Jun 12, 2004
PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING RUSTED IN HALF AND BROKE. SPRING CAME DOWN ONTO TIRE. I HAD TO BUY NEW SPRING,COIL,AND STRUT.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 3, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN A SMALL CHILD MISTAKENLY KNOCKED GEAR SHIFTER TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS ONTO THE GRASS WHICH HELPED IT COME TO A STOP. *NLM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Sep 17, 2003
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR OF VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE . THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE CHILDREN COULD OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Mar 23, 2002
WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THEY LOCKED UP AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM BOTH FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH APART. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH BOTH REAR BRAKES AND THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER LOCKED UP. *SCC *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 21, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK WHEN EVER THEY SEEM TO WANT TO, WHEN I UNLOCK THEM THEY WILL LOCK AGAIN AS IM TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Feb 16, 2003
Incident date: Feb 11, 2003
VEHICLE LOCKS AUTOMATICALLTY WHILE BEING DRIVEN, SITTING STILL IN PARKING LOT, GARAGE, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DATE INDICATED BELOW IS JUST THE LAST TIME.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: May 16, 2002
THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING. IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE RIGHT STRUT SPRING WAS BROKEN. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Aug 5, 2002
Incident date: Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP AT INTERSECTION, PEDAL FELT HARD, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH INTERSECTION. DEALER STATED BOTH REAR CALIPERS WERE FROZEN, AND ONE FRONT ROTOR WAS RUSTED. ALL PARTS WERE REPLACED. ON JULY 26, 2002 CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 10 MPH, PEDAL FELT HARD, NO BRAKING A... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 5, 2002
Incident date: Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP AT INTERSECTION, PEDAL FELT HARD, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH INTERSECTION. DEALER STATED BOTH REAR CALIPERS WERE FROZEN, AND ONE FRONT ROTOR WAS RUSTED. ALL PARTS WERE REPLACED. ON JULY 26, 2002 CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 10 MPH, PEDAL FELT HARD, NO BRAKING A... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 21, 2002
Incident date: May 16, 2002
VEHICLE WAS GOING 40MPH WHEN RIGHT SIDE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A BROKEN COIL SPRING, WHICH ALSO DUG A TREAD GROOVE IN TIRE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER AREA REPRESENTATIVES WERE NOTIFIED. *AK MANUFACTUER TOOK PARTIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING BROKEN SPRING. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 14, 2002
AUTOMATIAC DOOR LOCKS LOCK ON THEIR OWN, THEY DO THAT WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING AND WHEN IT IS NOT.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
May 13, 2002
FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 11, 2002
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A LOW SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 24, 2001
AUTOMATIAC DOOR LOCKS LOCK ON THEIR OWN, THEY DO THAT WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING AND WHEN IT IS NOT.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
POWER LOCKS WOULD LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE,WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT LOCKS ALL DOORS, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JG *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 9, 2001
DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY; ALSO, WHEN PRESSING KEY PADS TO LOCK DOORS,AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT LOCK. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Jun 19, 2001
FRONT WHEEL BEARING NUTS HAVE NO CASTLE WASHER BETWEEN THE NUT AND THE COTTER PIN. THERE IS A 3/16 GAP BETWEEN THE NUT AND THE COTTER PIN. NUT ON MY CAR LOOSENED ENOUGH TO ALLOW MORE THAN 1/4 INCH PLAY AT THE TOP OF THE TIRE. NOT YET CONFIRMED BY DEALER.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: May 3, 2001
ENGINE RAN AWAY IN FULL HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO SHUT ENGINE OFF, AND IT RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED. ON MAY 26, 2001 , VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND ENGINE WENT UP TO 5500 RPMS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 4, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER CLOSES THE DOOR ALL FOUR DOORS WILL LOCK. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE OF DEFECT. THERE ARE TSB'S 982012/ 98225/ 98236/ 984814/ 984815, AND 5051 FOR THIS DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
May 18, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
POWER SEATS IN VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN TRYING TO RECLINE SEAT, CAN AUTOMATICALLY FALL BACK EVEN IF CONSUMER TRIES TO STOP IT. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AKL
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 2, 2001
SLIDING DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING/DOES NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK PROPERLY. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS PEDAL HARD TO GET IT TO UNSTUCK, PROBLEM GETTING WORSE. DEALER SAID THROTTLE BODY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER
74 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 4 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
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
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
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
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *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
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
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
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
13179
Sep 1, 1999
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION REGARDING SRS SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS, AIR BAG WARNING INDICATION. *MJS
6995
Sep 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING A FLASHING AIR BAG WARNING LAMP INDICATING A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. *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
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
6390
Jun 1, 1999
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR BAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *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
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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
98203
Jan 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT
98203
Jan 1, 1999
160000 STRUCTURE
CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT
98259
Dec 21, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC
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
12121
Nov 1, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONCERN (S) FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR DURING A LEFT TURN. *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
985142
Nov 1, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONCERN(S) FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR DURING A LEFT TURN. *TT
982016
Oct 12, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
EXPERIENCING LOW OR NO A/C PERFORMANCE IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *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
982012
Oct 12, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98203
Oct 12, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *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
98-4815
Sep 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME 1996-1998 VILLAGERS EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
98-4814
Sep 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME 1996-1998 VILLAGERS EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
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
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
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
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
98612
Mar 30, 1998
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ISSUES CONCERNING THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPING QUICKLY FROM FULL TO 3/4 AND/OR THE FUEL GAUGE MAY READ 3/4 WHEN FULL. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9844
Mar 2, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC
983114
Feb 23, 1998
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THE TWO DIFFERENT CYLINDERS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS. *TT
9831
Feb 16, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
98319
Feb 16, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING A RATTLING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AT FLOOR NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR. *YC
9833
Feb 16, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
983282
Feb 6, 1998
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL GAGE THAT DROPS FROM FULL TO 3/4 VERY QUICKLY OR THE GAGE READS 3/4 WHEN FULL. *TT
983310
Feb 3, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE OR LOW TONE RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *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
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
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
976011
Nov 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
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.