Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1998 Mercury Villager

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mercury Villager


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1998 Mercury Villager

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 1998 Mercury Villager. The contact smells a strong odor of fuel, which can be noticed both inside and outside of the vehicle. Through research, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 00v419002 and NHTSA action number ea00015 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly).   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 1998 Mercury Villager which was purchased in 2007. She stated that the fuel filler hose had several cracks in it. The cracks in the hose caused major gasoline fumes to enter the interior of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Carburetor problem

1998 Mercury Villager purchased used in 2003. Idle throttle body failed in 2006, Mercury dealer took two weeks to find the part and replaced at my expense. Idle throttle body failed again in early 2007.   Read details...


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