Model year record

1993 MERCURY Villager

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 516 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V419002

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
394,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-02
Owners notified
2001-02-15

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 SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V222001

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
48,053
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-21
Owners notified
1995-12-20

Defect description

LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V172001

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
10,800
Reported to NHTSA
1992-12-02
Owners notified
1992-12-24

Defect description

FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V132002

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,500
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-21
Owners notified
1992-09-29

Defect description

THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V133002

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,500
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-21
Owners notified
1992-09-29

Defect description

ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe79106,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system33
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner32
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system29104,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission18
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16
Engine and engine cooling: engine14
Structure: body: door14
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline13
Seat belts12110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly11
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor10
Visibility: glass, side/rear10
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery9
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core8
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control7
Exterior lighting: brake lights795,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor7
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Electrical system5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5
Unknown or other597,935 mi
Air bags: frontal4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Power train4
Electrical system: ignition3
Electrical system: ignition: switch3137,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Exterior lighting: tail lights3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Seat belts: front330,529 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Structure: body394,000 mi
Tires3
Vehicle speed control3
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling2124,000 mi
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices2140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2106,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering2137,700 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure2
Structure: body: bumpers2
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1106,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1168,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1
Fuel system, other1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front1111,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1992 model has 516 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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