Model year record

1995 Mercury Villager

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 477 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 96V089001

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
6,600
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-03
Owners notified
1996-07-10

Defect description

AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION IN THE SEAT CABLE ROLLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY CAN ALLOW THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT ADJUST LEVER TO THE LATCH TO BE PINCHED IN THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE LEFT SIDE FROM FULLY ENGAGING THE SEAT RAIL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A COMPONENT IN THE THIRD ROW SLIDING BENCH SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine3183,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly25100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip23—
Fuel system, gasoline21—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline20125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control14—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery13—
Power train: automatic transmission13—
Seat belts1384,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1289,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe12109,570 mi
Structure: body: door11—
Seat belts: front: retractor10100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights9—
Unknown or other9—
Exterior lighting: brake lights8—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch887,000 mi
Seat belts: front883,000 mi
Vehicle speed control813,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system7—
Seat belts: front: anchorage7—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer7—
Seats: front assembly: recliner6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor6—
Visibility: windshield6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings565,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap5—
Engine and engine cooling4120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)485,441 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Seats4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments4—
Suspension: front4—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs4—
Wheels4—
Air bags3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system388,740 mi
Tires3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system264,289 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Equipment2100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2147,000 mi
Fuel system, other2113,989 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2150,000 mi
Interior lighting2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch275,246 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Structure2—
Structure: body2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: rear2—
Tires: tread/belt2105,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring245,000 mi
Child seat176,000 mi
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1129,434 mi
Electrical system: wiring1153,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1123,994 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly1—
Exterior lighting1144,110 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Power train1120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)175,246 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1107,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Unknown182,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 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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