1997 MERCURY VILLAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V184001
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 29, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Model Affected |
VILLAGER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
6000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1997
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6000
Model Affected
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
1997 Mercury Villager Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V203000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 17, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected |
VILLAGER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1300
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 17, 1996
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1300
Model Affected
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
1997 Mercury Villager Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1300
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V419002
| Auto Recall Date: |
JAN 02, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
VILLAGER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
394000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JAN 02, 2001
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
394000
Model Affected
1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
1997 Mercury Villager Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
394000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S59