1995 MERCURY VILLAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
477
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
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.
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 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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
THERE IS A VERY BAD FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE VAN!
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.
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
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 .
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.
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
Showing 10 of 27 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER.
Investigation PE99013 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed
Opened:
FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE
Other Model Years of the MERCURY VILLAGER
- 1992 MERCURY VILLAGER — 1 complaint
- 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER — 516 complaints
- 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER — 323 complaints
- 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER (current)
- 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER — 253 complaints
- 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER — 152 complaints
- 1998 MERCURY VILLAGER — 100 complaints
- 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER — 252 complaints
- 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER — 90 complaints
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