Vehicle recall 97V184001 · October 29, 1997
1997-1998 Mercury Villager
Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. These batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these batteries. Until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin December 1,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 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V184001
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 1997
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 1, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercury Villager (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
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