1997 Mercury Villager recall: mounting
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 17, 1996. It covers about 1,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,300
- reported
- Oct 17, 1996
- owners notified
- Oct 25, 1996
- related complaints
- 27
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. These hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
Recall number 96V203000
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 96V203000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Mercury Villager mounting?
Yes. Recall 96V203000, reported on October 17, 1996, covers about 1,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V203000?
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
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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