1994 MERCURY VILLAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
323
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
The 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER has received a total of 323 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (43 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (17 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER, potentially affecting up to 466,957 vehicles.
Recall 00V419002 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 394,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
View full details →Recall 96V253003 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 72,940 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.
View full details →Recall 94V142000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WINDSHIELDS WERE MARKED WITH A "PROTOTYPE" DESIGNATION AND NOT MARKED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT LABELING OF WINDSHIELD MAY CAUSE CONCERN OR CONFUSION ABOUT THE PROTOTYPE DESIGNATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE AFFECTED VANS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
323 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED WITH NO WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 4/7/15*CN UPDATED 9/15/2017*CN
THE SMELL OF FUEL IS SO STRONG INSIDE THE VAN THAT IT MAKES YOU DIZZY AND SICK. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FRACTURED, CAUSING A LEAK OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
1994 MERCURY VILLAGER, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. *BF THE CONSUMER SIDESWIPED A TRACTOR TRAILER. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0501-90 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF
WHY WASN'T THE 94 VILLAGER EVER RECALLED FOR EXHAUST STUDS BREAKING OFF? THIS CAUSES EXHAUST GAS TO FILL THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I STILL HAVE THE REAR MANIFOLD LEAKING. I MEASURED 300 PPM C.O. WHILE THE VAN WAS IDLING. I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
Ford Motor Company has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7922 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
BE AWARE THAT THE F6XZ-7A360-AA FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY 3 INDIVIDUAL PARTS. XF5Z-7A360-AA(DRUM), XF5Z-7A398-AA (PLANETARY) AND F3XY-7B066-F (PRESSURE PLATE). USE OF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL COMPONENTS IN PLACE OF THOSE LISTED COULD CAUSE AN ENDPLAY AND/OR SHIFTING CONCERN.
99103 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ON SOME VEHICLES THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 32, 35, P0400, P0402, P1400, P1401, P1402 OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP 0302, 0305, 0306, 0514, 1005 MAY BE STORED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION IN THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM. *TT
996018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
12534 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING SHORTAGE OF NEW TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. *TT
985094 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 34, OR P0325 (MIL DTC 0304) WHEN TESTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
98161 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
WHINING NOISE FROM TRANSAXLE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION, TIP-IN ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40-64 KM/H (25-40 MPH)
98154 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING OR OVERHEATING AFTER HAVING BEEN SERVICED. YD
9811312 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LAMP AND TROUBLE CODES 41/45/55/63. *TT
BC2304970501 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EGR FUNCTION TESTING. *TW
BC3164970218 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SULPHUR ODOR CONCERNS. *TW
Showing 10 of 21 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER.
Other Model Years of the MERCURY VILLAGER
- 1992 MERCURY VILLAGER — 1 complaint
- 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER — 516 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER (current)
- 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER — 477 complaints
- 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER — 253 complaints
- 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER — 152 complaints
- 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER — 100 complaints
- 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER — 252 complaints
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- MERCURY MOUNTAINEER — 2,646 total complaints
- MERCURY MARINER — 1,716 total complaints
- MERCURY MYSTIQUE — 1,510 total complaints
- MERCURY TRACER — 754 total complaints