2000 MERCURY VILLAGER
2 recalls, 90 complaints - 75 TSBs
00V292001 Oct 10, 2000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AN... Read more
00V228001 Aug 18, 2000
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
90 total complaints
10 crashes 1 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 30 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Jan 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 9, 2015
SEAT BELTS ON 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE HAVE LOCKED UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS REGARDING ISSUE AND THEY ARE STATING THEY HAVE NO KNOW ISSUE OR RECALL WITH SEAT BELTS LOCKING UP. REAR SEAT BELTS ARE THE ONES AFFECTED. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS IS STATING IT IS OUT OF WA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) EVENT- EVERY TIME THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE USED. FAILURE- SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROBERLY RETRACT AFTER EACH USE. SUBSUQUENT DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS WHO USE THE VEHICLE THEN USE THE SEAT BELTS THINK THEY ARE SAF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2009
Incident date: Mar 9, 2009
LEFT A FRIENDS HOUSE DROVE 1/3 OF A MILE VAN WAS ON FIRE PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF RODE WAS SMOKING/ TOTALING ENGULFED IN FLAMES AFTER ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES THE VAN WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS A 2000 VILLAGER COULD THIS BE THE SAME AS THE WINDSTAR.? THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IDLE IN DRIVE WAY FOR APP. 3HRS B... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Dec 12, 2000
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45 MPH. I HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: May 10, 2002
THE A/C STOPPED WORKING. *TR
STRUCTURE
Jun 4, 2007
Incident date: Dec 9, 2006
WE HAVE VERY LITTLE MILEAGE ON OUR MERCURY VILLAGER SPORT VAN AND THE PAINT IS CHIPPING. APPARENTLY, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. IT ACTUALLY NEEDS A COMPLETE PAINT JOB. WE HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE DO THIS. IT WILL RUST IF THIS IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF. WE ONLY HAVE APP. 68,000 MILES ON A 2000 YEAR CAR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 17, 2007
STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER. STICKS ABOUT HALF THE TIME CAUSING ABRUPT SURGE INTO TRAFFIC AND DISLODGING OF OCCUPANTS. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Feb 1, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP OR AT A LOW SPEED, WHEN SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS TO PUT THE FOOT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 1, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP OR AT A LOW SPEED, WHEN SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS TO PUT THE FOOT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCELER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 13, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2007
2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS COMMON PROBLEM OF GAS PEDAL STICKING AND SPEEDOMETER OUTAGE. BOTH OF THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND NEED TO BE CORRECTED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 13, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2007
2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS COMMON PROBLEM OF GAS PEDAL STICKING AND SPEEDOMETER OUTAGE. BOTH OF THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES AND NEED TO BE CORRECTED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 13, 2006
Incident date: Oct 4, 2000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK WHEN DEPRESSED, AND WHEN IT UNSTUCK, THE ADDED PRESSURE CAUSED THE VAN TO LURCH FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH LUBRICANT ON THE ACCELERATOR PA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 16, 2006
Incident date: Feb 9, 2005
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Mar 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAIL TOO QUICKLY. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 10, 2006
Incident date: Mar 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Feb 8, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
WHENEVER RAIN OR DAMP CONDITIONS OCCUR, A CONSTANT SQUEAL IS PRESENT FROM ALL OR SOME OF THE FLYWHEELS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BELT. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
GAS PEDAL STICKS ON 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER. HAD VEHICLE SINCE 2000. PROBLEM STARTED IN 2002 AND GOT WORSE. WE DEALT WITH IT BUT SINCE MY WIFE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MS IN 2003, SHE FOUND IT HARD TO DEAL WITH. I DEAL WITH IT, BUT FIND IT VERY ANNOYING. THE PROBLEM IS JUST AS OTHERS DESCRIBE WHERE MOS... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 22, 2006
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS POWER CONTROLLED. DURING A HARD BRAKE TO AVOID A COLLISION THE SEAT WENT INTO A FULL RECLINE POSITION. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT HAVE RESTRAINED A PASSENGER IF ONE HAD BEEN PRESENT. SEAT WAS WORKING FINE WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER. COULD THIS HAPPEN AGAIN? WHAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 7, 2005
Incident date: Nov 6, 2005
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN STICKING SINCE ABOUT 60,000 MILES. IT NOW HAS OVER 100K. I HAVE LUBED EVERY COMPONENT FROM THE PEDAL TO THE THROTTLE PLATE, BUT IT HAS NOT HELPED. WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP, THE PEDAL (OR LINKAGE) HANGS AND EXCESSIVE FORCE MUST BE APPLIED, RESULTING IN EITHER WH... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 11, 2005
Incident date: May 17, 2005
DT: ON 5/17/05 WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ON. THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS NEVER CAME ON. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AS FAR AS THE OWNER KNOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 8, 2005
Incident date: Apr 10, 2005
ACCELERATOR STICKS WHEN IN IDLE POSITION AND REQUIRES FORCE TO OVERCOME WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. THIS OCCURED WHEN VEHICLE HAD 36,000 MILES AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW AT 70,000 MILES THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURS. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CAN JUMP FORWARD AND HI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 1, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2004
TWO YEARS AGO I HAD A VEHICLE WARRENTY. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THEM REPLACE MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT. IT WOULD GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE MELTED AND REPLACED IT. LAST YEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS BEEN ACTING UP. I HAVE TO POP THE HOOD AND M... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
CAME TO A RED LIGHT AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. I HAD TO PUSH VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP. THIS TYPE OF SITUATION HAPPENED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ALEXANDER FORD IN BOAZ, AL. THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, AND WOULD COST A LOT OF MON... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 22, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2004
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICKS INTERMITTENTLY FROM A STOP POSITION. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE APPLIED HARDER THEN NORMAL. CONSUMER ANTICIPATED THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS, AND THEY... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 17, 2005
Incident date: Nov 15, 2004
THE ACCELERATOR KEPT STICKING TO THE POINT THAT UPON TAKING OFF THE TIRES SQUEALED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND THE DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.*AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mar 7, 2005
Incident date: Mar 7, 2005
THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS WERE NOT OPERABLE . THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT CLICK OR UNLATCH. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
AIR BAGS
Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Feb 8, 2005
DRIVER WAS GOING DOWN HILL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE PASSED OUT. SHE THEN NOTICED THAT SHE HAD HIT A LIGHT POLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HER, WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Mar 4, 2005
Incident date: Feb 8, 2005
DRIVER WAS GOING DOWN HILL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE PASSED OUT. SHE THEN NOTICED THAT SHE HAD HIT A LIGHT POLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AS WELL AS THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HER, WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 14, 2005
Incident date: Jan 14, 2005
OUR 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS 3 MOTOR MOUNTS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IF THESE HAD FAILED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT. THE CAR ONLY HAS 65000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 54 MONTHS (BECAUSE WE HAVE 6 PAYMENTS LEFT). THIS IS EITHER POOR ENGINEERING, BAD/DEFECTIVE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 5, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED NUMEROUS EXCESSIVE COOLANT, CAUSING RADIATOR TO BECOME EXTREMELY HOT, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 5, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED NUMEROUS EXCESSIVE COOLANT, CAUSING RADIATOR TO BECOME EXTREMELY HOT, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 1, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2002
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK CONSTANTLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP POSITION. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NEED TO BE APPLIED HARDER TO RELEASE THE PEDAL. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE AT THE REPAIR SHOP, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 24, 2004
Incident date: Nov 21, 2004
THE GAS PEDAL STICKS QUITE OFTEN. I CANNOT SIMPLY PRESS ON THE PEDAL TO GO, BUT INSTEAD MUST USE FORCE TO ENGAGE GAS PEDAL. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 12, 2004
Incident date: Mar 5, 2003
INTERMITTENT STICKING GAS PEDAL FORCING DRIVER TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO GAS PEDAL TO UN-STICK. WHEN PEDAL IS FORCED TO MOVE, VEHICLE WILL RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. MOST COMMON OCCURRENCE IS WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED. HAS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. TALKED TO OTHER MERCURY VILLA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 28, 2004
2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS MULTIPLE TIMES WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING. WE HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND THIS HAS HAPPENED IN EXCESS OF 100 TIMES. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WHAT CAN B... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 27, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT WOULD STAY IN AN UPWARD POSITION, AND WOULD BE HARD TO PRESS DOWN. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. BUT VEHICLE WOULD MOVE SOMETIMES ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. THEN, DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR IN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Aug 22, 2002
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO ACCELERATE. UPON FURTHER PRESSURE THE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS, BUT THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TOO FAST. THERE WAS NO IN BETWEEN. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jul 2, 2004
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. THIS HAS BEEN A SPORADIC PROBLEM. AT 35,500 MILES, THE DEALER CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY; BUT PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING AGAIN AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS. VEHICLE NOW HAS 77,500 MILES, AND DEALER STATES THAT VEHICLE NEEDS NEW THROTTLE BODY AT A COST OF $540.50. *LA
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 2004
Incident date: Feb 5, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH CAUSED THE SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT TO DISLODGE FROM THE FLOOR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING THIS ACCIDENT. *NM *NM
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 30, 2004
Incident date: Jan 25, 2004
I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE POWER WINDOWS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE AT TIMES GOING UP AND DOWN. THE PASSENGER WINDOW HAS NOT GONE UP OR DOWN FOR A YEAR. THE DRIVERS WINDOW JUST STOPPED WORKING, AS I WAS DRIVING IT WENT DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Jan 24, 2004
ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, AS IF THERE IS SOMETHING BLOCKING IT FROM BEING DEPRESSED. WHEN IT FINALLY RELEASES, THE CAR SHOOTS FORWARD AND THE TIRES SQUEAL. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 16, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE PLATE BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS HAD THROTTLE FAILURE THREE TIMES. THROTTLE PLATE BECOMES STUCK WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 16, 2003
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE PLATE BECAME STUCK. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. *JB PRESSING HARD ENOUGH TO FREE THE ACCELERATOR CAUSED SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IN REVERSE. *SC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 16, 2003
Incident date: Dec 16, 2003
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN DEPRESSED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 4, 2003
Incident date: Mar 30, 2003
GAS PEDAL STICKS. *NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2003
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. DRIVER HAS TO PUT EXCESS PRESSURE ON PEDAL TO UNSTICK WHICH CAUSES UNSAFE "JACKRABBIT" SURGES AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Nov 26, 2003
ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONSISTENTLY CAUSES VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD AFTER YOU ARE ABLE TO DEPRESS PEDAL. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS BADLY. WHEN YOU FINALLY MANAGE TO PRESS HARD ENOUGH TO MAKE IT MOVE, IT CAUSES THE VAN TO VIOLENTLY LURCH FORWARD WHICH CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR AN ACCIDENT. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 1, 2003
Incident date: Sep 29, 2003
THE GAS PEDAL STICKS ON CAR LIKE THERE WAS SOMETHING UNDERNEATH, AND HAPPENED MANY TIMES. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO WORK IS TO PRESS DOWN ON THE PEDAL REALLY HARD, WHICH IS UNSAFE. *LA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Aug 30, 2003
Incident date: Jun 12, 2001
I PURCHASED A 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER BRAN NEW. AT AROUND 8,000 MILES I WOULD GET A SICKLY SWEET SMELL WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. I COMPLAINED BUT NEITHER FORD NOR THE DEALER COULD TELL ME ANYTHING OR FIND ANYTHING. LATER IT GOR SO BAD THE SMELL WAS ON MY BREATH AND IT TRIGGERED A BRONCHIAL INFECTIO... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER
75 manufacturer communications from 75 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 9 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
CSP-0-N-11
Jul 31, 2008
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
FORD: CERTAIN 1999 AND 2000 MODEL YEAR VILLAGER VILLAGERS ARE TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. *PE
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
03226
Nov 10, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UPDATE WIRING HARNESS WHEN REPLACING FUEL INJECTOR. *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
15971
Jun 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC OR IGNITION NOISE THROUGH THE RADIO ON THE AM BAND. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0243
Mar 4, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/26/1998 THROUGH 9/5/2001 MAY EXHIBIT POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF-ACTIVE OR CYCLE ON. *TT
15713
Mar 1, 2002
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO LIFTGATE CYLINDER OPERATION. *TT
15654
Feb 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE EXHIBITING A HEADLAMP THAT IS DIM, FLICKERS OR IS INOEPRATIVE. *TT
15621
Feb 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *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
15556
Jan 1, 2002
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
INFORMATION REGARDING FLIP OUT WINDOW LATCH ADJUSTMENT. *YH
15586
Jan 1, 2002
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERIOR LAMPS THAT COME ON WHILE DRIVING. *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
01222
Nov 12, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPEREINCING SLIGHT VIBRATION/SHAKE FELT ON SOME VEHICLES IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND/OR FLOOR PAN AND FRONT SEAT AT STEADY VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 2 KM/H (45 MPH) AFTER TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ARE BALANCED. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01188
Sep 17, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER DOOR LOCKS, SELF ACTIVATING OR CYCLING.*JB
15229
Sep 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR AND / OR NO A/C PERFORMANCE. *TT
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
14996
Jun 1, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE REAR UNDER BODY AIR CONDITIONING LINES LEAKING. *TT
14944
May 1, 2001
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 7/1/00 - 12/31/00 MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE OUTSIDE UPPER WINDSHIELD TRIM PIECE. *TT
0157
Mar 19, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE NOISE FROM THE FRONT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 KM/H (25 MPH) AND 113 KM/H (70 MPH). *TT
00247
Nov 27, 2000
220000 SEATS
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SECOND ROW TWO-PASSENGER BENCH OR SECOND ROW BUCKET SEATS MAY SHAKE OR VIBRATE NOTICEABLY WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR OVER BUMPS. *TT
00233
Nov 13, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE NOISE FROM THE FRONT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 KM/H (25 MPH) AND 113 KM/H (70 MPH). *TT
14498
Nov 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION OPERATION CONCERN. *TT
00181
Sep 4, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION / SHAKE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND / OR FLOOR PAN AND FRONT SEAT AT STEADY VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH) ON SMOOTH ROADS AFTER THE TIRE / WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ARE BALANCED. *JB
00B40
Apr 1, 2000
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. **MR
14067
Apr 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRIEF OR SUSTAINED BUZZING TYPE NOISE FROM THE DASH AREA UNDER LOAD AT APPROXIMATELY 1600 RPM. **MR
8555
Apr 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EMIT A BRIEF OR SUSTAINED BUZZING TYPE NOISE FROM THE DASH AREA UNDER LOAD AT APPROXIMATELY 1600 RPM. **MR
7747
Apr 1, 2000
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EMIT A MOMENTARY, LIGHT CHIRP NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. **MR
0056
Mar 6, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POWER DOOR LOCKSTHAT MAY SELF-ACTIVATE OR CYCLE ON SOME VEHICLES. *MJS
13963
Mar 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NGS NO COMMUNICATION ERROR MESSAGE. *TT
8309
Mar 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
CONCERNS WITH 2ND ROAD SEAT(S) SHAKES / VIBRATES. *TT
8267
Mar 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION WHEN VEHICLES CABIN TEMPERATURE IS VERY LOW, THEN IS RAPIDLY HEATED, OR THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TT
8312
Mar 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING NGS NO COMMUNICATION ERROR. *TT
8403
Mar 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE HORN WILL NOT CHIRP AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT FLASH WHEN USING THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER TO LOCK THE DOORS. *TT
8426
Mar 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
8427
Mar 1, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOTICEABLE STEERING PULL OR DRIFT WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD SURFACE. *TT
13941
Mar 1, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE CABIN TEMPERATURE IS VERY LOW, THEN IS RAPIDLY HEATED, OR THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TT
14014
Mar 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
14015
Mar 1, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
EXHIBITING A NOTICEABLE STEERING PULL OR DRIFT WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD SURFACE. *TT
8033
Feb 1, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER FLIP-OUT 3RD-ROW WINDOW THAT STOPS OPERATING. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
13744
Jan 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA WHILE BRAKING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES BUILT 11/15/99 AND BEFORE MAY. *MJS
7900
Jan 1, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
7907
Jan 1, 2000
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN BRAKING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
7998
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REMOVE THE STYROFOAM PANEL BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER. FACTORY INSTALLED RSES SYSTEM HAVE VIDEO GAME CAPABILITY, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE A GAME SYSTEM.
13715
Jan 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 8MJS
99243
Nov 29, 1999
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT
99245
Nov 29, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/26/1998 THROUGH 9/15/1999 MAY HAVE POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF-ACTIVE OR CYCLE. *TT
7481
Nov 1, 1999
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLIP-OUT WINDOW GLASS IN THE SLIDING DOOR OR REAR QUARTER THAT, WHEN CLOSED, DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY, RATTLES OR POPS OPEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *TT
7482
Nov 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE THE LEFT OR RIGHT SLIDING DOOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND / OR STICKS IN THE FULLY OPEN (DETENT) POSITION. *TT
13496
Nov 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARIDNG SLIDING SIDE DOOR OPERATION. *TT
13495
Nov 1, 1999
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLIP-OUT WINDOW GLASS IN THE SLIDING DOOR OR REAR QUARTER THAT, WHEN CLOSED, DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY, RATTLES OR POPS OPEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *TT
99224
Oct 18, 1999
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13290
Oct 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT
13293
Oct 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSES). *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
7210
Oct 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT
7207
Oct 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT
7151
Oct 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING AN INOPERATIVE / INTERMITTENT PID MONITOR RECORD FEATURE. *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
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
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
6911
Sep 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT
13143
Sep 1, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *MJS
13276
Sep 1, 1999
350000 EQUIPMENT
A CONDITION WITH PID MONITOR RECORD FEATURE INOPERATIVE / INTERMITTENT. *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.