Model year record

1994 Mercury Villager

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 323 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 96V253003

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
72,940
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-17
Owners notified
1998-11-04

Defect description

THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V142000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-01
Owners notified
1994-10-07

Defect description

THE WINDSHIELDS WERE MARKED WITH A "PROTOTYPE" DESIGNATION AND NOT MARKED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT LABELING OF WINDSHIELD MAY CAUSE CONCERN OR CONFUSION ABOUT THE PROTOTYPE DESIGNATION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE AFFECTED VANS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine4374,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1792,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly15114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system10—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control10—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner10—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1093,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights990,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery9—
Fuel system, gasoline8—
Structure: body: door7—
Power train: automatic transmission6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Vehicle speed control6—
Air bags5—
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch492,000 mi
Tires4—
Visibility: windshield4—
Electrical system3—
Engine and engine cooling3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Seat belts3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Unknown or other3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Visibility: glass, side/rear3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Exterior lighting2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2—
Power train2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Steering2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Child seat: handle (infant)1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood192,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1—
Equipment170,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other170,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Seat belts: front129,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half 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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