'93 Mercury Villager Recalls
| Recall Date: |
SEP 21, 1992 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
VILLAGER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 21, 1992
Model Affected:
1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
Summary:
ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS SECURING THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACKS TO THE B-PILLARS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTSYSTEM TRACK JOINTS HAVING LESS THAN DESIGN STRENGTH, AND INCREASE THE RISK OFINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TRACK MOUNTING BOLTS.
Potential Units Affected:
3500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 21, 1992 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected: |
VILLAGER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 21, 1992
Model Affected:
1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
Summary:
THE SERVICE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE EVACUATION AND FILLING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TOINTERNAL MASTER CYLINDER LEAKAGE WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ON TWO OF THEFOUR WHEELS. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE WOULD BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, HIGHERPEDAL EFFORTS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy:
A NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE INSTALLED.
Potential Units Affected:
3500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 02, 1992 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
VILLAGER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
10800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 02, 1992
Model Affected:
1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
Summary:
FUEL FILLER HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN CUT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY A UTILITY KNIFE USED TO OPEN THE SHIPPING BOX.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IF THE CUT EXTENDED THROUGH THETHICKNESS OF THE HOSE WALL. LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE.
Potential Units Affected:
10800
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JAN 02, 2001 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
VILLAGER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
394000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 02, 2001
Model Affected:
1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
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.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
Potential Units Affected:
394000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S59
| Recall Date: |
NOV 21, 1995 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Model Affected: |
VILLAGER |
| Potential Units Affected: |
48053
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 21, 1995
Model Affected:
1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
Summary:
LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS.
Consequence:
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.
Potential Units Affected:
48053
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY