Does the 1999 Mercury Villager have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Mercury Villager recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Mercury Villager?

185 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Mercury Villager recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Mercury Villager. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercury been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1999 Mercury Villager recalls, newest first

October 10, 2000NHTSA 00V29200167,200 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Rack and pinion

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 10, 1999NHTSA 99V34700141,891 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.
Consequence: If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 3, 1999NHTSA 99V2050012,785 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. The fuel tank retention strap (two straps per vehicle) can break at the spot welds causing an underbody rattle.
Consequence: There is also a potential for fuel tank separation or fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 30, 1999NHTSA 99V0560012,012 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. The affected vehicles may have a second row right hand side captain chair that has inadequate lubrication of the easy entry and exit latch system. In some cases, the actuator spring in the latch could deform after repeated use, causing the latch to remain in the unlatched position. If this occurs, the seat will slide freely on the seat track and the springs on the track will move the seat to the easy entry position toward the front of the vehicle.
Consequence: An unlatched seat track could result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat track for the second row right hand side captain's chair, which includes the easy entry and exit latch mechanism.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 1999 Mercury Villager with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 8
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal55
Vehicle speed control33
Fuel system13
Service brakes12
Power train › Automatic transmission9

Other Mercury Villager years

Other 1999 Mercury models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
1999 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)

All of 1999’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1999 Mercury Villager have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Mercury Villager recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Mercury Villager?: 185 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.