Just purchased a used vehicle, in great shape. However there is a very intoxicating gas smell inside cabin of vehicle, after refueling and when tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full I have had the vehicle 4 days, and I travel for a living and it is every time it gets to the 1/4 to 1/3 full range. I have two other friends that have the same problem with the same model.
1996 Mercury Villager fuel system problems
24 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump8
- Storage: tank assembly5
- Fuel injection system2
- Delivery2
- Storage: tank assembly: mounting1
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Fuel injection system: fuel rail1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Mercury Villager fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Villager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When vehicle idles fuel fumes seep through the vents intermittently. Dealer states fuel rail leaks.
Fuel pump failed after the AC failed----a very strong gas odor starting vehicle up
Vehicle has stalled without warning at least 12 times over several years. This happens at any speed and has always happened in hot weather. The last several times were on a busy, curvy highway with no room to pull off road and almost LED to an accident. The villager's fuel pump becomes very noisy when trying to restart engine. After about 15 to 20 minutes it will restart. Please inform me of what the problem could be. It has never happened in cold weather. I am afraid an accident could happen. There is no warning at all.
When replacing the air conditioner for this vehicle, the fuel pump also needed replacing. There has been a smell of gasoline for a while in this vehicle.
There is a strong fuel smell when starting vehicle. A noise can be heard from fuel tank area. Dealer stated fuel pump failed. However there is a recall campaign 00v419002 regarding fuel leakage of the fuel tank.
There was a strong fuel smell when starting vehicle. Fuel pump was replaced .*ak
Vehicle has stalled 7-8 times at any speed, dealer cannot remedy the problem.*akwhile starting the vehicle, consumer smells gas, the fuel pump failed, consumer had it replaced, and is seeking reimbursement.
Recall was done but the same problem occurred. No safety defec tlisted.
Consumer states there is a strong gas smell inside vehicle, vehicle was recalled and supposedly repaired in march 2001 for a gas tank problem, consumer believes that current problem may be related to the recall problem.
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Villager fuel system
Does the 1996 Mercury Villager have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Mercury Villager, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Mercury Villager fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 Mercury Villager problems
Engine 37Locks 28Body 25Visibility 21Airbags 14Brakes 12Seat belts 10Acceleration 9Steering 9Transmission 9Electrical 5Lights 5Suspension 5Seats 2Tires 1
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