Recall 95V-222
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1993 Mercury Villager: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-222
- Reported
- November 21, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 48,053 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1993