Recall 96V-203
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1997 Mercury Villager: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-203
- Reported
- October 17, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 1,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The four rubber fuel line connector hoses that are supplied to ford with the fuel tank assembly were improperly manufactured. These hoses can develop cracks or splits resulting in fuel leakage.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly for the suspect date codes and replace the four rubber fuel connector hoses if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin october 28, 1996.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 1997