1994 Mercury Villager
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Mercury Villager. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vent hose.
The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. center high mount stop lamp function IS unaffected. rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
The windshields were marked with a "prototype" designation and not marked as required by fmvss no. 205, "glazing materials."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect labeling of windshield may cause concern or confusion about the prototype designation.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windshields on the affected vans.
Owner complaints
253 complaints11 involved a crash6 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1994 mercury villager. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was not aligned properly which made it difficult to drive in a straight line. The contact indicated that the failure progressed with no warning. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to a…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 mercury villager. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel was not aligned properly which made it difficult to drive in a straight line. The contact indicated that the failure progressed with no warning. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. updated 4/7/15*cn updated 9/15/2017*cn
- Fuel system, gasoline
The smell of fuel IS so strong inside the van that it makes you dizzy and sick. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 1994 mercury villager. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold bolts fractured, causing a leak of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
- Tires
1994 mercury villager, right front tire blew. *bf the consumer sideswiped a tractor trailer. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0501-90 updated 05/03/10 *bf
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Why wasn't the 94 villager ever recalled for exhaust studs breaking off? This causes exhaust gas to fill the passenger compartment. I still have the rear manifold leaking. I measured 300 ppm c.o. While the van was idling. I can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars to get it fixed. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Headlights are severely clouded/weathered. This greatly reduces the available light when driving at night. Definitely a safety issue. Have not attempted any repairs yet. *Tr
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Ford told me the vin didn't show up on their recall records. As a result, the car was either repaired already or wasn't subject to the recall. according to nhtsa recall 96v253003 recall the car should be included in the recall since it experienced the same problem as mentioned in the…
Ford told me the vin didn't show up on their recall records. As a result, the car was either repaired already or wasn't subject to the recall. according to nhtsa recall 96v253003 recall the car should be included in the recall since it experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall. this problem has never been repaired by a dealer. I had no idea why it didn't come up on my vin . but the customer representative kept saying it was not in their records. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
I own a 1994 mercury villager that was given to us back in 2005 after we lost everything in hurricane katrina. complained about the firestone seiberling tires that were on this vehicle. Seiberling trailrider radial, LT P205 75 r15/ms. I recently replaced the 2 front seiberlings tires on april…
I own a 1994 mercury villager that was given to us back in 2005 after we lost everything in hurricane katrina. complained about the firestone seiberling tires that were on this vehicle. Seiberling trailrider radial, LT P205 75 r15/ms. I recently replaced the 2 front seiberlings tires on april 29, 2007 due to the front driver's side having tread separation. I kept the seiberling tires on the front passenger's side as a spare. still had 2 seiberling tires on the rear of the vehicle. Well, today my wife was taking my daughter to work and the driver's side rear tire had a catastrophic tread separation at highway speed. 55 mph. She did all she could do to keep the vehicle from flipping off the road. She managed to get the van stopped by crashing into the soft gravel ditch, and no one was injured. The driver's side rear quarter panel was dented and scuffed badly from the tire debris, and the tread that flew off also broke the tail light. The plastic shroud surrounding the gas filler tube inside the rear wheel well broke. I have photos and the tires at home. Please contact me if you have any further questions. Two tires failing in two weeks has me concerned. Now, I have to replace the rear tires as well . *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Electrical fire, vehicle was turned off at time of fire. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Dt*: the contact stated the smell of gas was noticed in the cab of the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined the fuel tank vent hose was faulty. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 00v419002, regarding the fuel system; storage; tank assembly. the vin was not included in the recall.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manifold bolt failure on a 1994 mercury villager. this has now occurred twice. the first time it was repaired by a nisan dealer. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1) backed out of driveway and was sitting idling 2) engine stopped, tried to restart it and nothing would happen. engine would turn over but sounded different 3) had vehicle towed to mechanic's garage for evaluation. learned that timing belt had broken but the damage done to cylinder heads IS the issue. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Crankshaft failed under normal driving conditions. dealer repair cost was going to be $4200, although the vehicle was only 3 months out of warranty with less than 25000 miles, and was well maintained, and even though this problem was well known with this engine. note that this happened 8 years ago, but I have always wanted to formally document the problem, and just found the nhtsa complaint site.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel supply lines to fuel rail started leaking at clamp no sign of hose deteration, replaced all rubber lines and clamps upto the fuel filter. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problems with broken exhaust manifold bolts.*mr the consumer expresses his concerns about his vehicle's exhaust leaks and broken manifold bolts. the dealer denied any knowledge of the problem even though a service bulletin exist to replace the old bolts with a stronger new bolt. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
My 1994 mercury villager has 26 cylinder head bolts, one of which apparently broke off spontaneously according to my mechanic. as a result, the broken piece jammed the camshaft, causing it to fracture near the end (where the pin IS located). the timing belt remained intact. coincidenatly…
My 1994 mercury villager has 26 cylinder head bolts, one of which apparently broke off spontaneously according to my mechanic. as a result, the broken piece jammed the camshaft, causing it to fracture near the end (where the pin IS located). the timing belt remained intact. coincidenatly, this event occurred three days after the villager was repaired by the same mechanic for a failed tensioner that snapped the 5-month-old timing belt.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problems with the exhaust manifold bolts on vehicle. *mr the exhaust cylinder head developed a leak that began when three of the six manifold bolts broke off leaving the exhaust system only partly attached to the engine. (two more of the manifold bolts have broken off) the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
While braking rear tail lights failed to work. Recall 96v253000. This vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1994 mercury villager exhaust manifold bolts failed and caused exhaust leak and warping of exhaust manifold. This IS a widespread problem, and ford, and nissan (quest) are not honoring this defect. They offer a different bolt replacement, indicating a design defect. *La
- Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Electrical · Power train · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when…
Having problem with the back heater not working at all. Transmission has a slow shift and will shift hard when down shifting, sterring wheel get hard when temp. Are in the teen,s. Cluck noises when hitting light bumps. Brakes grind when brakes are cold. Radio will loose memory. Heater switch when one 1, makes a ticking noise. Sliding door gets hard to close. Gas tank, have to turn cap slowly so gas air will leak out. Check engine light appears then goes out.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
A foul odor of gas permeated throughout the vehicle. dealer examined the vehicle four times, and could not find the cause of the problem. consumer determined that a hose connector was leaking. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
I am the owner of a mercury villager 1994 minivan and I never received a notice about the recall involving leaking gas. I have a strong gas odor in my vehicle and my mechanic thought it was a bad gas cap but the fumes are still there. now I'm thinking it's this vent hose leaking gas like the recall says. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline
1994, mercury, villager has gas fumes inside during cold weather. dealers have been unable to fix.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold bolts broke off. Both exhaust manifolds and crossover pipe had to be replaced due to warping. exhaust fumes could be leaking into the vehicle so I had the work done at the mercury dealer. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
While traveling at 30 mph vehicle suddenly shut off. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The crankshaft broke off.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage
Periodic exposure to liquid gasoline may result in extraction of antidegradants from the subject fuel tank vent hose.hoses which have suffered loss of antidegradants can develop cracks in areas of high strain.fuel may spray or drip from cracked vent hoses following tank fill.starting at JOB#1 1998 my (california…
Periodic exposure to liquid gasoline may result in extraction of antidegradants from the subject fuel tank vent hose.hoses which have suffered loss of antidegradants can develop cracks in areas of high strain.fuel may spray or drip from cracked vent hoses following tank fill.starting at JOB#1 1998 my (california emissions vehicles) and JOB#1 1999 my (federal emissions vehicles), the subject vent hose composition changed from nitrile rubber hoses with chloroprene rubber covers (nbr/cr) to fluorocarbon rubber hoses with an outer layer blend of nbr/pvc.the changes were made to improve hydracarbon resistance for complaince with new evaporative emissions regulations.the modified hoses are also significantly more resistant to degradation and cracking.in a letter dated january 2, 2001, ford notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall campaign to replace the subject vent hose in affacted vehicles.ford will begin notifying customers of the affected vehicles on or about the week of february 12, 2001 to return their vehicles to dealers for replacement of the fuel tank vent hose with the latest design lever part.
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel rail hose fitting leakage
The engineering analysis closing report covers 1993-1998 mercury villager and nissan quest minivans.these two minivans share a common body platform and power train.based on the low number of reported incidents and the absence of a demonstrable failure trend, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at…
The engineering analysis closing report covers 1993-1998 mercury villager and nissan quest minivans.these two minivans share a common body platform and power train.based on the low number of reported incidents and the absence of a demonstrable failure trend, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources IS not warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See engineering closing report ea99-015 for details.
- Fuel rail hose fitting leakage
Since september 1998, odi has received seven complaints of fuel odor or leakage in 1994 through 1995 mercury villager vehicles.four of the leaks have been traced to a short section of hose that connects the fuel supply tube to the rear of the fuel rail.informaiton contained in the reports indicate that the problem may…
Since september 1998, odi has received seven complaints of fuel odor or leakage in 1994 through 1995 mercury villager vehicles.four of the leaks have been traced to a short section of hose that connects the fuel supply tube to the rear of the fuel rail.informaiton contained in the reports indicate that the problem may be difficult to diagnose, with several owners alleging multiple dealer service repairs.advanced compression set IS evident in a hose removed from the most recent complaint vehicle.
- Battery explosions
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis closing report IS included in the public file.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 6091783Information regarding shortage of new transmission assemblies.
- 6090862Whining noise from transaxle on light acceleration, tip-in acceleration between 40-64 km/h (25-40 mph)
- 6090860Exhibiting an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3031600Unknown
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 627747This aritlce IS to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 619460Information on servicing the forward clutch.
- 616508Special field action regarding revised waranty information.
- 615278Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle.
- 615197Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle.
- 613343Experiencing a crunch / grunt noise from the rear suspension of some vehicles.
- 613338There may be a squeak / rattle noise from the sliding door area and / or the sliding door may be difficult to close.
- 613226Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code 34, or p0325 (mil dtc 0304) when testing the electronic engine control system.
- 613060Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 34, or po325 (mil dtc 0304) when testing the electronic engine control system, indicating a fault with the engine knock sensor circuit. *Mjs
- 613019Experiencing a squealing or grinding noise from either the front or rear brakes when the customer lightly applies the brakes.
- 612788Information regarding the servicing of the forward clutch, which has been replaced by three individual parts. *Mjs
- 612408Be aware that the f6xz-7a360-aa forward clutch assembly has been replaced by 3 individual parts. Xf5z-7a360-aa(drum), xf5z-7a398-aa (planetary) and f3xy-7b066-f (pressure plate). Use of any of the original components in place of those listed could cause an endplay and/or shifting concern.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609654Addressing an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving.
- 609534Rear brakes are binding or overheating after having been serviced. Yd
- 607496Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp and trouble codes 41/45/55/63.
- 607410This bulletin mentions the two different cylinders available for replacement liftgate support cylinders.
- 607367Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent ABS warning lamp concern and trouble codes 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 may be retrieved during a quick test.
- 607227Concerns with egr flow malfunction.
- 606946Brief information regarding exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606476On some vehicles the check engine warning lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes 32, 35, p0400, p0402, p1400, p1401, p1402 or malfunction indicator lamp 0302, 0305, 0306, 0514, 1005 may be stored indicating a malfunction in the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 605342Information regarding exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr) system diagnosis.
Every Mercury Villager model year
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