Tail Light problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager

Four problems related to tail light have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tail Light problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2005

Nhtsa recall campaign 99v347001 tail lamp socket. Vehicle experienced a problem with the rear tail light socket. The socket locking tab will not hold the bulb in position ,thus allowing the bulb to fall out of the socket indicating that the tail light was not functioning properly. Also, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Due to the VIN although it was experiencing the same defects as those described in the recall.

2 Tail Light problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2000

Received a manufacturer's recall notice/ tail light socket. Dealer notified, and refused to honor recall. No reason given. Feel free to provide additional information.

3 Tail Light problem

Consumer received recall letter 99v347 concerning tail light socket. No parts available to remedy problem, as of 3-7-2000 still no replacement parts.

4 Tail Light problem

Recall99v347001, headlights. Dealer does not have parts.


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