Investigation EA96005: 1993–1996 Mercury Villager

Status

CLOSED

Opened

May 30, 1996

Closed

May 29, 1997

Model years

1993–1996

Subject

Battery explosions

Component: Electrical system

Summary

A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis closing report is included in the public file.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Mercury Villager188 complaints
• 1995 Mercury Villager367 complaints
• 1994 Mercury Villager253 complaints
• 1993 Mercury Villager414 complaints