Recall 99V-205
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Mercury Villager: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-205
- Reported
- August 3, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 2,785 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
The risk
There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began august 10, 1999. 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 (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1999