1999 mercury villager mini van problem headlights keep blowing out, cannot use high beams without hearing some crackling on highbeam switch when putting on high beams. I just replace the bulb and not use highbeams. Also gas pedal sticks most of the time when you excel especially when it is damp out, I step on the pedal and it jerks forward because it's stuck when I feel it is stuck when excelling from stop I usually step on the brake then the gas and let off the brake slowly. I have been lucky there hasn't been an accident yet.
1999 Mercury Villager lights problems
18 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 48,060.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 48,060
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights6
- Tail lights4
- Brake lights3
- Turn signal2
- Turn signal: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Villager lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mercury Villager lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
- Risk
- If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.
Recall number 99V347001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Failing headlights
Nissan and ford found that the original equipment headlight stainless steel bulb terminals may over time cause elevated contact resistance and overheat the electrical connector housing.this can result in a headlight flickering, bulb outage and heat deformation to the headlight connector.in april 1999, the supplier of the headlight for nissan and ford changed to a bulb using the stainless steel terminals that did not meet original specifications.on july 17, 2000, the supplier began using a bulb meeting the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.this problem can affect independently either headlight but does not cause simultaneous failure of both headlights. The problem also does not affect front parking lamps.as a result, the complaints typical report single failure of one headlight.there are no crashes or loss of vehicle control reported.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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What 1999 Mercury Villager owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 99v347001 tail lamp socket. Vehicle experienced a problem with the rear tail light socket. The socket locking tab will not hold the bulb in position ,thus allowing the bulb to fall out of the socket indicating that the tail light was not functioning properly. Also, this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Due to the VIN although it was experiencing the same defects as those described in the recall. *ak
Interior dash lights went out.interior rear passenger lights went out.ball joints need to be replaced.knock sensor needs to be replaced.power windows and locks don't work.dealer told me the knock sensors cost $1500.00 to fix and rear interior lights $250 and ball joints $225.interior dash lights just went out.
Headlights suddenly went out while in use. This occurred because of a short in the electrical system wiring. The socket melted. This could cause a fire, per the dealership. *ak dealer replaced driver side headlight socket, wire harness and bulb.
Headlights fail frequently on my 1999 mercury villager. The dealer informs me that this is due to overheating of the socket which provides power to the headlight bulb. Both headlight sockets have failed multiple times on this vehicle, yet the dealer indicates that no tsb or recall has been issued to resolve this issue. I believe that this is a gross safety issue as there is the possibility that illumination could be lost during night driving. To my knowledge, this has not been addressed by nissan or mercury.
Our van also experienced melted headlight sockets failure due to a weak soldering from the wire to the socket. Unbelievable that this is not a recall. The dealer's parts department person told me when I ordered the replacement sockets that they sell lots of these sockets. We had intermittent lighting problem on one side, then the other, then total failure of bopth headlights. Please report your experience. This must become a recall. I wanted to file multiple other problems: the tires after complaining of wobbling in the steering wheel for 3 years, the dealer said they are offering replacement tires to owners who complain, but not to all owners, and that was not a recall, I did not keep the brand or model of the tires the dealer removed. With the new good year eagle tires the van drives fine. That should have been a recall. A third: the lights and LED's of the sound system go on and off intermittently.
Headlights do not turn on by switch. Vehicle was serviced, and the mechanic noticed that the headlight socket melted. Dealership replaced the socket lamps, but the problem recurred.
Repeated headlight failure due to faulty headlamp connectors.
The steering wheel failed. Nlm
To date no one will fix these problems they say they dont have those parts to do so. No safety defect mentioned.
Questions about the 1999 Mercury Villager lights
Does the 1999 Mercury Villager have lights problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the lights of the 1999 Mercury Villager, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Mercury Villager lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 48,060 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Villager lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V347001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Villager have the most lights problems?
The Mercury Villager model years with the most lights complaints are 1994 (26 complaints), 1995 (24 complaints) and 1993 (18 complaints).
Other 1999 Mercury Villager problems
Acceleration 87Fuel system 14Brakes 13Body 11Transmission 11Engine 10Electrical 9Steering 9Suspension 8Tires 8Seat belts 7Visibility 7Seats 6Airbags 4Locks 4Wheels 1
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