Mercury Villager Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercury Villager across 6 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (72). The words owners use most often: “passenger compartment” (12% of reports).
- 138fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger compartment: mentioned in 16 of 138 complaints (12%)
- Fuel smell: mentioned in 12 of 138 complaints (9%)
- Tank assembly: mentioned in 9 of 138 complaints (7%)
- Vent hose: mentioned in 8 of 138 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 24 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 138 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Mercury Villager fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Villager | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 Villager | 10 | 5% | 105,000 |
| 1998 Villager | 5 | 6% | 144,946 |
| 1997 Villager | 26 | 21% | 125,304 |
| 1996 Villager | 24 | 13% | 76,000 |
| 1995 Villager | 72 | 20% | 96,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
Risk: There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Model years: 1997
Problem: The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. These hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury villager. The contact stated that the engine was started in cold weather, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised that there were no visible fuel leakages but the canister and the connected…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury villager which was purchased in 2007. She stated that the fuel filler hose had several cracks in it. The cracks in the hose caused major gasoline fumes to enter the interior of the vehicle. Although there was a recall for the failure, nhtsa campaign id number…
The 1999 through 2000 mercury villager vans have a defective throttle body assembly. My gas petal started sticking on my villager van late last year. I finally had the throttle body assembly cleaned and throttle control sensor replaced in january, after several failed attempts by the mercury…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury villager. When coming to a complete stop at an intersection, the contact noticed a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and a technician determined that the fuel retention straps failed, which caused the spot…
1999 mercury villager estate mini-van. Purchased new in 1999. Owned briefly when gas pedal stuck, but if kicked down on released. Of course, the vehicle would jump forward from the hard kick on the accelerator. The problem was corrected by replacing the throttle body...only for a short time though…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mercury Villagers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Mercury Villager. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mercury Villager fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Mercury Villager?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger compartment”, in 16 of 138 complaints, followed by “fuel smell” (12).
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