There have been 17 safety recalls for the Mercury Villager. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercury Villager.
If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mercury Villager |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mercury Villager |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An unlatched seat track could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mercury Villager |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans. The affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. In some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Mercury Villager |
| Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans. These vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2, 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 394,000 |
| Oct. 26, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 2,500 |
| Oct. 10, 2000 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 67,200 |
| Aug. 18, 2000 | Seat Belt | 144,435 |
| Dec. 10, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 41,891 |
| Aug. 3, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 2,785 |
| Mar. 30, 1999 | Seats | 2,012 |
| Aug. 17, 1998 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 72,940 |
| Mar. 23, 1998 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 57,400 |
| Oct. 29, 1997 | Electrical System:battery | 6,000 |
| Oct. 17, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 1,300 |
| Jun. 3, 1996 | Seats | 6,600 |
| Nov. 21, 1995 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 48,053 |
| Aug. 1, 1994 | Visibility:windshield | 17 |
| Dec. 2, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 10,800 |
| Sep. 21, 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,500 |
| Sep. 21, 1992 | Seat Belt | 3,500 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Mercury Villager | 1 |
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2 |
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 4 |
| 1998 Mercury Villager | 2 |
| 1997 Mercury Villager | 3 |
| 1996 Mercury Villager | 2 |
| 1995 Mercury Villager | 3 |
| 1994 Mercury Villager | 3 |
| 1993 Mercury Villager | 5 |