Defect Investigation Detail

MERCURY / VILLAGER / 1995

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE99013 Vehicale/Equipment Name: MERCURY
Vehicale/Equipment Model: VILLAGER Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1995
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Feb, 09 1999 Date Closed: Jun, 29 1999
Subject: FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE Summary: Since september 1998, odi has received seven complaints of fuel odor or leakage in 1994 through 1995 mercury villager vehicles.four of the leaks have been traced to a short section of hose that connects the fuel supply tube to the rear of the fuel rail.informaiton contained in the reports indicate that the problem may be difficult to diagnose, with several owners alleging multiple dealer service repairs.advanced compression set is evident in a hose removed from the most recent complaint vehicle.