Investigation EA99015: 1993–1997 Mercury Villager

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 29, 1999

Closed

Apr 18, 2001

Model years

1993–1997

Subject

Fuel rail hose fitting leakage

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

The engineering analysis closing report covers 1993-1998 mercury villager and nissan quest minivans.these two minivans share a common body platform and power train.based on the low number of reported incidents and the absence of a demonstrable failure trend, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources is not 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. See engineering closing report ea99-015 for details.

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

• 1997 Mercury Villager125 complaints
• 1996 Mercury Villager188 complaints
• 1995 Mercury Villager367 complaints
• 1994 Mercury Villager253 complaints
• 1993 Mercury Villager414 complaints