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Mercury Villager 1998 Recalls
Read the latest '98 Mercury Villager recalls and the solutions offered by the manufacturer in order to fix any defects or problems. Use this updated 1998 Villager recall list issued by the NHTSA to find detailed explanations and avoid future damages.
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Mercury Villager Recalls
Recall ID # 00V419002 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
JAN 02, 2001
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Model Affected:
VILLAGER
Units Affected:
394000
Recall Details
Recall Date:
JAN 02, 2001
Model Affected:
1998 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.
Units Affected:
394000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S59
Recall ID # 97V184001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1997
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Model Affected:
VILLAGER
Units Affected:
6000
Recall Details
Recall Date:
OCT 29, 1997
Model Affected:
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER
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.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.
Units Affected:
6000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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