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1999 Mercury Villager recall: tail lights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 10, 1999. It covers about 41,891 vehicles.

vehicles affected
41,891
reported
Dec 10, 1999
owners notified
Jan 19, 2000
related complaints
18

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about lights problems.

1999 Mercury Villager

Questions about recall 99V347001

Is there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Villager tail lights?

Yes. Recall 99V347001, reported on December 10, 1999, covers about 41,891 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V347001?

Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

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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