Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V222001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1992 to 04/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 48053 | 12/20/1995 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/21/1995 | 11/30/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an additional heater/air conditioning system intake screen. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 9592 | 05/01/1995 | 42077 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 39903 | Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95511 | 03/01/1995 | 39884 | Chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4188950401 | 02/01/1995 | 3031600 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| BC1021597230 | 01/23/1997 | 51577 | Poor heater capability in villagers during cold weather while the engine is at idle. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3411972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51458 | Poor heater capability in vehicles during cold weather while the engine is at idle. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| BC1422950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45749 | Vehicle may experience a minor exterior rear view mirror vibration. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| BC2290970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52786 | Front door window binding while traveling up or down. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| BC3260950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39194 | Side window latch may not stay in open or closed position. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 95520 | 03/01/1995 | 39889 | Rear wiper motor inoperative or intermittent operation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4188950401 | 02/01/1995 | 3031600 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| BC0343961127 | 11/27/1996 | 50740 | A few villagers may experience an intermittently inoperative front windshield washer. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE95037 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1995 | 09/22/1995 | FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Though our vehicle is exhibiting the exact symptoms listed under the recall (95c222001), lincoln maintains that our vehicle is not a candidate for that recall. the defect summary says we would smell burning odors when using the heater, which we do. ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770832 | |||
| 08/03/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The vehicle was recalled for leaf ingestion. leaves are making their way onto the heating coil and pose a fire hazard. i brought the vehicle in twice for the repair and i still smell burning leaves when i use the heater. i have contacted both the dealer and ford motor company about the on-going problem and both have offered only the original solution. however i believe that the original solution did not resolve the issue. i believe that leaf ingestion still is a fire hazard in my vehicle.*ak | |||
| 03/19/2001 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| A metal bracket that is welded to the chasis, which holds the rack and pinion together broke. this almost caused a crash because driver could not steer van to the left. also, there is fogging of the windshield at any time of the day. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| No air intake vent screen, resulting in fire prior to recall, owner not notified of recall. | |||
| 01/31/1996 | |||
| Leaf gauard need installing (recall), few days after recall work done (improperly), feb. 14, 1996, notice smoke in car compartment, due to leaf in the cowell. | |||
| 1 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| The heating unit failed prior to recall. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| #95v222001, consumer was driving and truck caught on fired received recall letter regarding defogger-defroster failure. please describe . *ak | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire, possibly due to dried leaves getting into engine compartment. *dsh | |||
| 08/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Burning odor when heater is in use. *sd | |||
| 12/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Fire near heater control resistor. *sd | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while parked.possible intake/heater air due to leaves. tt | |||
| 08/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Debree gets inside of blower area, causing odd noises/smoke. *sd | |||
| 08/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Heater gives off distinct odor. *sd | |||
| 12/28/1995 | |||
| There is a burning odor in the vehicle when the heater/defogger is turn on. tt | |||
| No parts and they will not order it either. please describe. tt | |||
| Mfg 95s27 nhtsa 95v222; westwood lincoln mercury-nj not sure when parts will be sent. please describe details. tt | |||
| Turn on the heat and air conditioner on there is a smoke smell never had a fire . tt | |||
| 11/08/1995 | 2 | 10/26/1992 | |
| Front blower assembly caught fire, dealer replaced assembly. tt consumer states did not catch fire just a burning smell, then switch would only work on position 4.*jb | |||
| 1 | 07/21/1995 | ||
| When putting on the blower there is a strong burning smell of leaves. tt *jb | |||
| #pe95-037 the front blower when turned on there is smoke smell . tt | |||
| 10/28/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Underdash fire started while driving; leaves may have gotten in close to heater blower. tt *jb | |||
| 10/23/1995 | |||
| Possible fire in front blower assembly; interior of vehicle filled with smoke; caused by leaves filling up assembly; overheated; installed sop screen. tt | |||
| #pe95-037 when turning the air conditioner and heat car smells like it burning . tt | |||
| Auto smells like a brush fire when auto heat is turned on. tt | |||
| 11/15/1994 | |||
| Smelled odor coming from vents, possible leaves trapped in vent system, dealer said resister array burnt out, blower motor only runs on high speed. tt | |||
| Intermittently owner notices burning smell when either a/c or heater used. please describe details. tt | |||
| 03/15/1994 | |||
| Smell of burning odor whenever air conditioner or heater is on; odor goes away after turning off heater/air conditioner. tt | |||
| 11/15/1994 | |||
| After morning start up, smell of something burning appears; goes away after several minutes. tt | |||
| When heat or ac is turned on their is a smell of something burning. tt | |||
| Owner noticed rattling/burning smell occasionally. please describe details. tt | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Owner detects burning smell coming from ventillation system. *ak | |||
| Owner noticed rattling/burning smell occasionally. please describe details. tt | |||
| 07/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was driving when vehicle filled up with smoke, leaves got in the duct system and caused a fire. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 3 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Blower motor for heat and air conditioning failed. | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Front passenger lap belt failed. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Water pump failed. | |||
| 01/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Noise in heater blower motor. *sd | |||
| 09/08/1995 | 4 | 12/12/1992 | |
| There has been smoke present from the front blower assembly. tt vehicle experienced transmission leak on several occasions, dealer finally replaced the front axle, shaft, and boots and seal, transmission also slipping and jerking, lubricated front cv joint due to noises coming from front. vehicle idles too fast/rough, dealer set idle speeds, poor fuel economy, dealer repired vacuum lines, fuel shield attaching part broke, exhaust leak, dealer replaced muffler and resonator. water leak at back glass, trim missing. noise in ac and heater, dealer removed material from blower housing, dealer finally replaced blower motor. right door lock inoperable. trim loose on inner fender. missing panel under glove box. brake noise in rear, front brake pads and front rotors have been replaced. *slc | |||
| 09/19/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| The vehicle started to smoke from the front blower assembly section. tt consumer states smelled like fire. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Pe95-037 active, fan heater motor blown, heat and air conditioner are on the same time, and smell of burning. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Pe95-037 active, when heater is turned on and fan is engaged a smell of something burn in for repair can not be found. tt | |||
| 04/11/1993 | |||
| Heat from the blower resistor(s) may ignite the foreign material and/or adjacent plastic, causing a fire in the vehicle interior. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Heater motor sends acid burning odor through vents. *sd | |||
| 04/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire, ventilation fan started it. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Debris entered heating duct, causing smoke/fire. *sd | |||
| 09/08/1995 | 4 | 12/12/1992 | |
| There has been smoke present from the front blower assembly. tt vehicle experienced transmission leak on several occasions, dealer finally replaced the front axle, shaft, and boots and seal, transmission also slipping and jerking, lubricated front cv joint due to noises coming from front. vehicle idles too fast/rough, dealer set idle speeds, poor fuel economy, dealer repired vacuum lines, fuel shield attaching part broke, exhaust leak, dealer replaced muffler and resonator. water leak at back glass, trim missing. noise in ac and heater, dealer removed material from blower housing, dealer finally replaced blower motor. right door lock inoperable. trim loose on inner fender. missing panel under glove box. brake noise in rear, front brake pads and front rotors have been replaced. *slc | |||
| 10/24/1995 | |||
| Fire started in heater core area burning entire vehicle. tt | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| While driving a smell or odor of something burning coming from heater fan blower. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fan motor blower heater, smells of burning fumes while driving or when heat is turned on. *ak | |||
| Smoke came out of the vents from debris catching on fire in the front blower assembly. please describe. tt | |||
| There was smoke that came into the inside of the car dealer say it came from the leaves. tt | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Turned on heat, smelled burning, burning debris came out and burned mats. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 04/10/1999 | |||
| Rear window exploded when consumer turned on rear window defoggeder; causing shattered glass to blow out, as well as in. dealer notified and informed consumer to contact nhtsa. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Window glass broke without any provocation on two occasions. | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| While shovelling snow, the car was warming up with the defroster and heater on. after 15min. the pop-up window on the rear door blew out. no one was in or near the car. i feel there was a manufacturing defect as this should not happen to any car. manufac | |||
| 11/09/1997 | 1 | 01/10/1992 | |
| The rear window had a pop noise and shattered for no apparent reason which almost caused injuries. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/09/1997 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle parked; owner heard a pop; went to look and found rear window shattered in a million pieces; insurance co. repaired window. police was notified. *ak | |||
| Rear window shattered twice while vehicle was parked. *ak | |||
| 02/23/1995 | |||
| Temperature 50 degrees when rear back door window emploded resulting in glass flying outward. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 09/08/1995 | 4 | 12/12/1992 | |
| There has been smoke present from the front blower assembly. tt vehicle experienced transmission leak on several occasions, dealer finally replaced the front axle, shaft, and boots and seal, transmission also slipping and jerking, lubricated front cv joint due to noises coming from front. vehicle idles too fast/rough, dealer set idle speeds, poor fuel economy, dealer repired vacuum lines, fuel shield attaching part broke, exhaust leak, dealer replaced muffler and resonator. water leak at back glass, trim missing. noise in ac and heater, dealer removed material from blower housing, dealer finally replaced blower motor. right door lock inoperable. trim loose on inner fender. missing panel under glove box. brake noise in rear, front brake pads and front rotors have been replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Heater was on causing the rear window to shatter. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 11/03/1992 | |||
| Passenger's side exterior rear view mirror show object further than they actually are, driver does not know the distance of vehicle in the back. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 03/30/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passsenger's side window did not close at all. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a set of anco winter wiper blades from autozone, for a 93 mercury villager. my wife was driving my daughter to school, and the drivers side wiper blade failed completely, during a serious storm and in heavy traffic. my wife was completely blinded, all she could do to maneuver to the side of the road. wiper blades had been on the car less than a week. received no satisfaction from autozone, store representative refused to consider blatant defect in manufacturing. tried to convince me that my wife must have been driving recklessly or something to that effect. this had catastrophe written all over it, anco makes these blades in mexico. i don't understand how a corporation can place profit above the safety of family. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 01/16/1993 | 6 | ||
| Replaced windshield wiper switch. | |||