1995 Mercury Villager Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 367 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,110miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Mercury Villager, 6% of the 367 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,110 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated during a state inspection the brake and running lights continually failed to illuminate. Although, the bulbs were replaced six times the lights continued failing. The fuses were inspected, but were not the reason for the failures. There is a NHTSA recall, # 96v253003, regarding the tail lights. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Update 3/9/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10150414, filed 2006-02, 144,110 miles“Recall 96v- 253.001; the heat from the rear lamp socket, causing the socket to lose its tension and the socket to move. The rear lamp becomes inoperable without warning. Manufacturer states has no knowledge of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #824682, filed 1998-06“The left rear lamp wouldn't work when coming to a stop. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and they told them that the piece of metal that connects lamp to the socket had separated. Dealer did replace, but it keeps falling apart.”
NHTSA complaint #814015, filed 1997-07“When driving the brakes don't come on and when turning on the headligh don't come on. Consumer had brake lights fixed five times, and the right side works whenever it wants to. The dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #830474, filed 1998-11“Consumer received a recall letter for rear lamps and sockets. The consumer stated that since receiving the letter, the parts have been unavailable. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. Recall number 96v253003.”
NHTSA complaint #832554, filed 1998-12Related recalls
- 96V253003Aug 17, 1998The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.Covers: Mercury Villager 1994–1995
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Mercury Villager
95 complaintsFuel system
76 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsSeat belts
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercury Villager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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