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 - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V012001 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1995 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 57400 | 04/15/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/23/1998 | 05/20/1998 | 571 | 118 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the off position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, power-operated window systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. if an owner prefers, their dealer can install this label for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free label and instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety adminstration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| BC2290970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52786 | Front door window binding while traveling up or down. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| BC1010997020 | 01/02/1997 | 51173 | Wind noise at the upper b-pillar corner area on 1996 and 1997 villagers may be caused by the door window run rubber not fitting tight enough. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0186970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51054 | Windnoise at the upper b-pillar corner area. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| BC0532961108 | 11/08/1996 | 50774 | Villagers may develop an inoperative rear wiper motor. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC5223961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50498 | Vehicles may develop an inop rear wiper motor. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| When air conditioner and heat are being used vehicle overheats causing vehicle to die out. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1000 | 10/01/1995 | |
| We have a 1995 mercury villager. there is a strong gasoline smell coming from the heating system since the first winter we had the van. we took it to the dealer many times under warranty. they couldn't find the problem and we are concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Manufacturer's solar window, upon sun at certain angles distorts vision by reflecting images. please describe details. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/06/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Driving down the freeway..my step-son pushed the button to open the back window to get some air and the whole window and arm went flying off behind us, hit the road about 50 yds behind us in the emergency lane and shattered into pieces.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Window latches failed. | |||
| 10/15/1997 | 1 | 09/04/1996 | |
| Power windows failed causing jamming. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer's wife was driving on highway when heavy rain commenced. driver started to roll up window when window stopped just before it reached the top. driver's hand was caught between the frame and the window, trying to get the window up. driver received minor cuts while trying to free her hand from the window. vehicle was in the dealer shop on several occasions before this incident occurred. codition was never resolved. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 02/09/2003 | 72000 | 30 | 02/06/2001 |
| Sun visor assembly breaks after short period causing it to drop into drivers vision and drastically interfere with ability to see oncoming traffic. replacement cost is $97.00 for one sun visor. mercury villager owners club reports this as a constant problem with this vehicle.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear window wipers failed. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 100 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Rear windshield wiper would wipe only once. able to reset by opening rear glass. this is a known manufacturing defect at the supplier (contamination in the motor). *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/11/2002 | |||
| Side door doesn't stay closed after being locked. contacted dealer. cannot find problem.*ak | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 3 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Stress cracks in windshield from bottom toward middle ....replaced 3 times..nov96. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1999 | 6 | 08/01/1996 | |
| The sliding glass window has a tendency to loosen at the hatch where you open and close it. when not tightened enough, the bolt will loosen and fall causing the sliding door glass to flip/flap and could cause an accident | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Drivers window would not go up. | |||
| 12/14/1996 | 1 | 03/02/1996 | |
| Passenger's left side window disintegrated for no apparent reason. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/11/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Component failed soon after warranty expired- dealer won't fix at their cost. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1998 | 0 | ||
| When turning on rear windshield wipers consumer hears a humming sound. then they vibrate, and hang down towards the license plate. also, can't open rear door with the key, has to use power lock to open door. consumer feels this is a safety defect because she can't see out of rear window. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 04/30/1996 | ||
| Rear windshield wiper activated during a rain storm, swiped one way across the window and stopped. when finally was able to get it to move, and it dropped 6 inches below its actual resting spot. also, difficulty getting shifter out of park, whether vehicle is parked on flat surface or slight incline. finally, replaced air conditioner motor. | |||
| 1 | 08/06/1996 | ||
| Rear windshield wiper failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 11/15/1999 | |||
| Rear windshield wiper motor went out. dealer is replacing windshield wiper motor at consumer's cost. windshield wipers would swipe once, and drop back down. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Rear wiper motor failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 09/04/1996 | |
| Wiper switch failed. | |||