2000 MERCURY VILLAGER Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 00V228001 on 08/21/2000
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 05/01/2000 - 06/29/2000
- Affected:
- 144,435
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. the buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. owner notification began october 26, 2000. 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.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V292001 on 10/18/2000
- Component:
- Steering:rack and pinion
- Manufactured:
- 09/17/1998 - 03/05/2000
- Affected:
- 67,200
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: mini vans. one or more of the five bolts that mount the rack and pinion steering gear to the vehicle may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Consequence:
- There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if the bolts are missing, will replace the steering gear mounting bolts. all bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. owner notification began november 28, 2000. 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.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2000 MERCURY VILLAGER TSBs (75)
- Bulletin:
- 99222
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99224
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99194
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99243
- Component:
- 126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off position. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99245
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Vehicles built from 9/26/1998 through 9/15/1999 may have power door locks that self-active or cycle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 6911
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new rear seat entertainment system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13143
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Information regarding rear seat entertainment system. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 13276
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- A condition with pid monitor record feature inoperative / intermittent. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7151
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Information regarding an inoperative / intermittent pid monitor record feature. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7207
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7210
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information regarding the rear seat entertainment system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7264
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Exhibiting an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13368
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Addressing an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7481
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flip-out window glass in the sliding door or rear quarter that, when closed, does not latch securely, rattles or pops open under certain conditions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7482
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment the the left or right sliding door may be difficult to operate and / or sticks in the fully open (detent) position. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 8033
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power flip-out 3rd-row window that stops operating. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7900
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds.
- Bulletin:
- 7907
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Excessive amount of noise from the front wheels when braking under certain conditions.
- Bulletin:
- 7998
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Remove the styrofoam panel before delivery of the vehicle to the customer. factory installed rses system have video game capability, but do not include a game system.
- Bulletin:
- 13715
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds. 8mjs
- Bulletin:
- 8267
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition when vehicles cabin temperature is very low, then is rapidly heated, or the humidity is very high within the vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8309
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Concerns with 2nd road seat(s) shakes / vibrates. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8312
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Subject regarding ngs no communication error. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13744
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience an excessive amount of noise from the front wheel area while braking under certain conditions, vehicles built 11/15/99 and before may. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 8403
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the horn will not chirp and the lights will not flash when using the remote entry transmitter to lock the doors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8426
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8427
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noticeable steering pull or drift while driving on a flat road surface. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13941
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition when vehicle cabin temperature is very low, then is rapidly heated, or the humidity is very high within the vehicle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13963
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Information regarding the ngs no communication error message. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0056
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Information regarding the power door locksthat may self-activate or cycle on some vehicles. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 14014
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 14015
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Exhibiting a noticeable steering pull or drift while driving on a flat road surface. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00B40
- Component:
- 126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Summary:
- Information regarding multifunction switch replacement. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 7747
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may emit a momentary, light chirp noise from the transmission during the 2-3 upshift. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 8555
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may emit a brief or sustained buzzing type noise from the dash area under load at approximately 1600 rpm. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 14067
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brief or sustained buzzing type noise from the dash area under load at approximately 1600 rpm. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 13290
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13293
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles will be equipped with the new rear seat entertainment system (rses). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13495
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flip-out window glass in the sliding door or rear quarter that, when closed, does not latch securely, rattles or pops open under certain conditions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13496
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regaridng sliding side door operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00233
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a gear whine noise from the front under light acceleration while driving between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 113 km/h (70 mph). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00247
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the second row two-passenger bench or second row bucket seats may shake or vibrate noticeably while driving on rough roads or over bumps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 14498
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission operation concern. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00181
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience vibration / shake felt in the steering wheel and / or floor pan and front seat at steady vehicle speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph) on smooth roads after the tire / wheel assemblies are balanced. *jb
- Bulletin:
- 0157
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a gear whine noise from the front under light acceleration while driving between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 113 km/h (70 mph). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 14944
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Some vehicles built between 7/1/00 - 12/31/00 may exhibit a loose outside upper windshield trim piece. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 14996
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit the rear under body air conditioning lines leaking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01188
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Power door locks, self activating or cycling.*jb
- Bulletin:
- 01181
- Component:
- 103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Summary:
- Brake shift interlock.*jb
- Bulletin:
- 15229
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit poor and / or no a/c performance. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0214
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15556
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Information regarding flip out window latch adjustment. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 15586
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit interior lamps that come on while driving. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01222
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Expereincing slight vibration/shake felt on some vehicles in the steering wheel and/or floor pan and front seat at steady vehicle speeds above 2 km/h (45 mph) after tire/wheel assemblies are balanced. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01246
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15621
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15654
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Concerns with vehicle exhibiting a headlamp that is dim, flickers or is inoeprative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0243
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some vehicles built from 9/26/1998 through 9/5/2001 may exhibit power door locks that self-active or cycle on. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0245
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15713
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Information pertaining to liftgate cylinder operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15971
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit static or ignition noise through the radio on the am band. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03226
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Update wiring harness when replacing fuel injector. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 031501
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041514
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02208
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 04217
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04189
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- CSP-0-N-11
- Component:
- 181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Summary:
- Ford: certain 1999 and 2000 model year villager villagers are to have the throttle body cleaned. *pe
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