Model year record

1993 Mercury Villager

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

Mercury Villager, 1993–2002 generation
Pictured: the 1993–2002 generation. DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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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