Vehicle recall 00V419002 · January 2, 2001

1993-1998 Mercury Villager

Vehicle description: minivans.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The fuel tank vent hose allows air to vent from the fuel tank during refueling. Cracks have developed in the vent hose. If (1) the fuel tank is overfilled, not allowing excess fuel in the vent hose to flow back into the tank, (2) the vehicle is driven only a short distance after refueling and, (3) there is subsequently significant heating of the fuel tank, the fuel in the tank can expand into the vent hose and leak fuel.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the vent hose.
Notes: Owner notification began February 19, 2001.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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V419002
Reported to NHTSA: January 2, 2001
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 00S59
Owner notification: February 15, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 394,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 00V419002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mercury Villager (1993-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993

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