2001 MERCURY VILLAGER Recall

Campaign:
00V338001 on 10/26/2000
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
09/24/2000 - 10/10/2000
Affected:
2,500
Defect:
Vehicle description: mini vans. these vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. this could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 15, 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 MERCURY VILLAGER TSBs (33)

Bulletin:
14498
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission operation concern. *tt
Bulletin:
14504
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a family or rear seat entertainment system may exhibit a broken release handle actuator or release pivot arm in the center console.
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:
14015
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a noticeable steering pull or drift while driving on a flat road surface. this condition may be caused by a high side-to-side difference in front wheel alignment caster angles. *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:
15110
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Information regarding rear entertainment system lock down screws. *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:
15351
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch steel wheels and general tires may exhibit a vibration above 45 miles per hour (mph) felt in the steering wheel, seat, or floor. *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:
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:
15833
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding remote entry transmitter programming procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
15912
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Subject regarding family or rear seat entertainment system handle concerns. *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

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