1993-1998 Mercury Villager recall: tank assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 2, 2001. It covers about 394,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 394,000
reported: Jan 2, 2001
owners notified: Feb 15, 2001
related complaints: 219

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

Affected vehicles

Mercury Villager 1993-1998 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 219 complaints about fuel system problems.

1995 Mercury Villager 1996 Mercury Villager 1997 Mercury Villager 1998 Mercury Villager

Questions about recall 00V419002

Is there a recall on the 1993-1998 Mercury Villager tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 00V419002, reported on January 2, 2001, covers about 394,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V419002?

Dealers will replace the vent hose.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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