Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 95V-222 · 1993 Mercury Villager
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 95V-222 covers 48,053 1993 Mercury Villager for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V222001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS.
The risk
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN.
SYSTEM: HEATER; DEFROSTER; VENTILATION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1992 to April 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.