1999 Mercury Villager recall: mounting
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 3, 1999. It covers about 2,785 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,785
- reported
- Aug 3, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 10, 1999
- related complaints
- 14
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
- Risk
- There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Recall number 99V205001
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V205001
Is there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Villager mounting?
Yes. Recall 99V205001, reported on August 3, 1999, covers about 2,785 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V205001?
Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
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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