Recall 99V205001: 1999 Mercury Villager

Report received

Aug 3, 1999

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

2,785vehicles

Model years

1999

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: 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Mercury Villager185 complaints