1995 MERCURY VILLAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

477

Owner Complaints

30 Crashes 8 Fires 5 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

27

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER

The 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER has received a total of 477 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, SEATS. 27 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 (31 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (25 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (23 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER, potentially affecting up to 473,540 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.

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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.

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Recall 96V089001 — SEATS

| 6,600 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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."

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

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER

477 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 31 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 25
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 23 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 21 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 13
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 13
Seat Belts
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 12 10 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 12 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 11
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 10
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 9
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 8
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 8 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 8
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 7
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Seats
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10934385 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 198,000 miles
THERE IS A VERY BAD FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE VAN!
#10683143 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED STRONG FUEL FUMES FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WAS AFFECTING THE CONTACT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V419002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
#10230451 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 180,000 miles Fire
I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. ON 6/6/08 I HEARD A NOISE AND SAW AND PUFF OF SMOKE. I WENT TO CHECK IT AND SAW NOTHING. I DROVE IT HOME AND THE NEXT MORNING THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE PASSENGER DOOR WERE BURNED UP. THE ENTIRE INSIDE WAS COVERED IN SMOKE. THE CAR WOULD NOT START, AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS WOULD BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR CONSIDERING IT'S AGE AND CONDITION. *TR
#10214287 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | | 155,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE IDLING, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COMING FROM THE FRONT VENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 163,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED IN 2001, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM SHE EXPERIENCED, HOWEVER HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED .
#10199660 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | | 43,441 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. IN FEBRUARY OF 2001, THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. ON AUGUST 8, 2007, SHE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM HER VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE LEAKING CONTINUED UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL WAS LOWER THAN THE FILLER TUBE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 00V419002 (FUEL SYSTEM: GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY) DOES NOT APPLY TO THE VEHICLE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,829 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,441.

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Safety Rating for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER

Ford Motor Company has issued 27 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

12623 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT

12081 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 34, OR PO325 (MIL DTC 0304) WHEN TESTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM, INDICATING A FAULT WITH THE ENGINE KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT. *MJS

BC2443970501 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MANUALLY CLEAR CODES FROM MEMORY AFTER AN ABS BRAKE REPAIR. *TW

BC3203970214 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DIAGNOSIS OF A VILLAGER ABS SYSTEM. *TW

BC3224970212 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE WHINE BETWEEN 25-40 MPH. *TW

BC1027397020 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE WHINE. *JD

BC1031497020 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SULPHUR ODOR CONCERNS. *JD

BC0055972301 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE

A CHUNCH/GRUNT NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE BUSHING MAY BE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING AN IMPROVED SHACKLE ASSEMBLY.JD

BC3372972301 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

A RESOLUTION FOR ERATIC AND/OR HARSH UPSHIFT- THE ROOT CAUSE IS MICRO PARTICLE DEBRIS IN THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. *JD

BC3480972301 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON AND WHEEL SENSOR DTC'S SET WHILE DRIVEING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. *JD

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER.

Investigation SQ00008 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOOR

Investigation PE99013 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE

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