1994-1995 Mercury Villager recall: tail lights
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 17, 1998. It covers about 72,940 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 72,940
- reported
- Aug 17, 1998
- owners notified
- Nov 4, 1998
- related complaints
- 50
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
- Risk
- This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
Recall number 96V253003
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1994-1995 19941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 96V253003
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Mercury Villager tail lights?
Yes. Recall 96V253003, reported on August 17, 1998, covers about 72,940 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V253003?
Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
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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