Model year record

1995 MERCURY Villager

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

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.