Recall 96V-253
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 to 1995 Mercury Villager: Exterior lighting (tail lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-253
- Reported
- August 17, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 72,940 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing.
The risk
This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. Center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. Rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 4, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1994 to 1995