1999 MERCURY VILLAGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

252

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 3 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

58

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER

The 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER has received a total of 252 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:RACK AND PINION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 58 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (55 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (33 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER, potentially affecting up to 113,888 vehicles.

Recall 00V292001 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 67,200 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence: THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN...

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Recall 99V347001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

| 41,891 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.

Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

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Recall 99V205001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

| 2,785 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.

Consequence: THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.

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Recall 99V056001 — SEATS

| 2,012 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FREELY...

Consequence: AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.

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Owner Complaints for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER

252 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 55 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 33 2 Crashes
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 9
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 6
Seats
Complaints: 5
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10680956 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 40,000 miles
WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. YOU MAY STALL AND THEN LUNGE FORWARD INTO AN ONCOMING CAR *TR
#10680956 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 40,000 miles
WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. YOU MAY STALL AND THEN LUNGE FORWARD INTO AN ONCOMING CAR *TR
#10535836 | ENGINE | | 68,000 miles
TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE PUT ON. *TR
#10535836 | SEAT BELTS | | 68,000 miles
TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE PUT ON. *TR
#10535836 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 68,000 miles
TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE PUT ON. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER

Ford Motor Company has issued 58 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

CSP-0-N-11 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

FORD: CERTAIN 1999 AND 2000 MODEL YEAR VILLAGER VILLAGERS ARE TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. *PE

15971 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC OR IGNITION NOISE THROUGH THE RADIO ON THE AM BAND. *TT

15654 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE EXHIBITING A HEADLAMP THAT IS DIM, FLICKERS OR IS INOEPRATIVE. *TT

15586 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERIOR LAMPS THAT COME ON WHILE DRIVING. *TT

00247 — SEATS

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SECOND ROW TWO-PASSENGER BENCH OR SECOND ROW BUCKET SEATS MAY SHAKE OR VIBRATE NOTICEABLY WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR OVER BUMPS. *TT

00233 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE NOISE FROM THE FRONT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 KM/H (25 MPH) AND 113 KM/H (70 MPH). *TT

00181 — SUSPENSION

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION / SHAKE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND / OR FLOOR PAN AND FRONT SEAT AT STEADY VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH) ON SMOOTH ROADS AFTER THE TIRE / WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ARE BALANCED. *JB

7747 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EMIT A MOMENTARY, LIGHT CHIRP NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. **MR

8267 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION WHEN VEHICLES CABIN TEMPERATURE IS VERY LOW, THEN IS RAPIDLY HEATED, OR THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TT

8309 — SEATS

CONCERNS WITH 2ND ROAD SEAT(S) SHAKES / VIBRATES. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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