Model year record

1994 MERCURY Villager

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 323 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 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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