The smell of fuel is so strong inside the van that it makes you dizzy and sick.
1994 Mercury Villager fuel system problems
53 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,000.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 95,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly14
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings11
- Delivery9
- Fuel injection system3
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail2
- Delivery: fuel pump2
- Carburetor system2
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Villager fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Mercury Villager fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Recall number 00V419002 · Recall details
What 1994 Mercury Villager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the smell of gas was noticed in the cab of the vehicle. An independent repair shop determined the fuel tank vent hose was faulty. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v419002, regarding the fuel system; storage; tank assembly. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Fuel supply lines to fuel rail started leaking at clamp no sign of hose deteration, replaced all rubber lines and clamps upto the fuel filter.
A foul odor of gas permeated throughout the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle four times, and could not find the cause of the problem. Consumer determined that a hose connector was leaking.
I am the owner of a mercury villager 1994 minivan and I never received a notice about the recall involving leaking gas. I have a strong gas odor in my vehicle and my mechanic thought it was a bad gas cap but the fumes are still there. Now I'm thinking it's this vent hose leaking gas like the recall says.
1994, mercury, villager has gas fumes inside during cold weather. Dealers have been unable to fix.
A fuel smell enters the passenger cabin of the vehicle when the weather is cold and the heater is on. It is also noticed when the air conditioning is on. The smell causes the occupants to vomit or become nauseated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak *jb
Vehicle's fuel rail cuff links is defective. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
1994 mercury villager has exhaust and gas fumes in the passenger compartment. I've noticed 50 similar complaints on the federal safety agency defect site. Local auto service shop and dealer service shops both have no idea what is causing the noxious fumes (dealer tightened a hose, but that did not work - charged $70)
There was a strong odor of a gasoline smell while the consumer was driving and parking the vehicle.
Questions about the 1994 Mercury Villager fuel system
Does the 1994 Mercury Villager have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Mercury Villager, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Mercury Villager fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Mercury Villager fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V419002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Villager have the most fuel system problems?
The Mercury Villager model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1995 (76 complaints), 1994 (53 complaints) and 1993 (30 complaints).
Other 1994 Mercury Villager problems
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