Recall 97V184001: 1997–1998 Mercury Villager

Report received

Oct 29, 1997

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

6,000vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

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

Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Mercury Villager125 complaints
• 1998 Mercury Villager83 complaints