1995 Mercury Villager Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Villager years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 367 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercury Villager. That is the most of any Villager model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (95 complaints, 26%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 7 fires, 23 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 367owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercury Villager problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 95 | 26% | 95,000 | “exhaust manifold” (11%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 72 | 20% | 96,000 | “passenger compartment” (21%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 42 | 11% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 6% | 144,110 | — | — |
| Visibility | 22 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 5% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 11 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 3% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 2% | 129,434 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 2% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 174,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 113,989 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercury Villager recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
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.
Fix: Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
Seats
Problem: An out-of-specification condition in the seat cable roller pulley assembly can allow the cable that connects the seat adjust lever to the latch to be pinched in the roller assembly.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can prevent the latch on the left side from fully engaging the seat rail. This does not comply with the requirement of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."
Fix: Dealers will replace a component in the third row sliding bench seat latch assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage (EA00014) — opened May 22, 2000, closed Jan 4, 2001.
- Unexpected opening on sliding door (SQ00008) — opened May 12, 2000, closed Apr 1, 2002.
- Fuel tank vent hose leakage (PE99077) — opened Dec 28, 1999, closed May 22, 2000.
- Fuel rail hose fitting leakage (EA99015) — opened Jun 29, 1999, closed Apr 18, 2001.
- Fuel rail hose fitting leakage (PE99013) — opened Feb 9, 1999, closed Jun 29, 1999.
- Battery explosions (EA96005) — opened May 30, 1996, closed May 29, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is a very bad fuel smell inside the van!
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury villager. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted strong fuel fumes from outside and inside the vehicle. The smell was affecting the contact while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v419002 (fuel system, gasoline)…
I have a 1995 mercury villager. On 6/6/08 i heard a noise and saw and puff of smoke. I went to check it and saw nothing. I drove it home and the next morning the passenger seat and the passenger door were burned up. The entire inside was covered in smoke. The car would not start, and the mechanic…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury villager. While idling, the contact smelled fuel in the passenger compartment coming from the front vents. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed. The current mileage was 163,000 and failure mileage was 155,000. Updated 02-14-08. *kb the consumer stated a recall…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury villager. In february of 2001, the fuel system was replaced because it was leaking gasoline. On august 8, 2007, she noticed fuel leaking from her vehicle while parked in the driveway. The leaking continued until the fuel level was lower than the filler tube. The…
Other Mercury Villager years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Villager | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 Villager | 20 | 1 |
| 2000 Villager | 71 | 2 |
| 1999 Villager | 185 | 4 |
| 1998 Villager | 83 | 2 |
| 1997 Villager | 125 | 3 |
| 1996 Villager | 188 | 2 |
| 1995 | 367 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Villager?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 95 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercury Villager?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mercury Villager a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Villager model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.