1999 Mercury Villager Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 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.

• 00V292001Oct 10, 200067,200 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Rack and pinion
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1999–2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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 authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

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• 99V347001Dec 10, 199941,891 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Tail lights
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

  Possible 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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• 99V205001Aug 3, 19992,785 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.

  Possible 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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• 99V056001Mar 30, 19992,012 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Mercury Villager 1999

  Reported issue: 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 on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the…

  Possible 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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NHTSA investigations

• PE04020Failing headlightsClosed · Feb 26, 2004

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