no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
1997 Mercury VillagerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 1997 Mercury Villager, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Mercury Villager has problems
125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Fuel system, gasoline
21Structure
17Latches/locks/linkages
16Engine and engine cooling
12Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Tires
2411 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 26 | 0 |
| Structure | 21 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 17 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Air bags | 12 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1997 Mercury Villager recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Villager year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Villager median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1997 Mercury Villager safety ratings
1997 Mercury Villager Van in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Mercury Villager, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGENo recall
- FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGENo recall
- UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOORNo recall
In owners' words
What Villager owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STARTED IN COLD WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMALLY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FUEL LEAKAGES BUT THE CANISTER AND THE CONNECTED…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN OR WHILE IT IS IDLING. NO FUEL HAS BEEN FOUND ON THE GROUND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 96V203000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING) AND…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE FILLS UP HIS GAS TANK AND PARKS THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKS OUT FROM UNDERNEATH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE VENT HOSE FOR A SERVICE CHARGE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID…
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