Recall 96V203000: 1997 Mercury Villager

Report received

Oct 17, 1996

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,300vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. These hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Mercury Villager125 complaints