1994 Mercury Villager Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Mercury Villager has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (100 reports).

3Recalls
253Owner complaints
11Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Villager?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Mercury Villager recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 00V419002Jan 2, 2001394,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Recall 96V253003Aug 17, 199872,940 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield

Recall 94V142Aug 1, 199417 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Mercury Villager problems

Problem areas named in the 253 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling100
Fuel System, Gasoline52
Exterior Lighting33
Service Brakes, Hydraulic25
Visibility17
Seat Belts15
Equipment13
Electrical System11
Power Train9
Vehicle Speed Control8

What owners report

2015-01-14, 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 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
2012-04-06, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE SMELL OF FUEL IS SO STRONG INSIDE THE VAN THAT IT MAKES YOU DIZZY AND SICK. *TR
2012-01-26, 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.
2010-03-22, 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
2010-01-08, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

1994 Mercury Villager questions

Does the 1994 Mercury Villager have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1994 Mercury Villager: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercury Villager?

Based on 253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (100), Fuel System, Gasoline (52), Exterior Lighting (33).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Mercury Villager has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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