Vehicle recall 99V056001 · March 30, 1999

1999 Mercury Villager

Vehicle description: mini vans.

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

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.
Notes: Owner notification began may 17, 1999. 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: 99V056001
Reported to NHTSA: March 30, 1999
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 99S08
Owner notification: May 17, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,012
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 99V056001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mercury Villager (1999): 1999

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