1994 Mercury Villager Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1994 Mercury Villager. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V419002Jan 2, 2001394,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1993–1998

  Reported issue: 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 is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can…

  Possible 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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• 96V253003Aug 17, 199872,940 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Tail lights
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1994–1995

  Reported issue: The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.

  Possible 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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• 94V142000Aug 1, 199417 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1994

  Reported issue: The windshields were marked with a "prototype" designation and not marked as required by fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect labeling of windshield may cause concern or confusion about the prototype designation.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshields on the affected vans.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA00014Fuel tank vent hose leakageClosed · May 22, 2000
• PE99077Fuel tank vent hose leakageClosed · Dec 28, 1999
• EA99015Fuel rail hose fitting leakageClosed · Jun 29, 1999
• PE99013Fuel rail hose fitting leakageClosed · Feb 9, 1999
• EA96005Battery explosionsClosed · May 30, 1996

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