2000 Mercury Villager recalls and problems
The 2000 Mercury Villager has 2 safety recalls and 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercury dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Mercury Villager vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Mercury Villager recalls
Recall 00V-292: Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: There could be a looseness in the steering, which may be accompanied by noise or vibration.
Fix: 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.
Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. Owner notification began october 26, 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.
2000 Mercury Villager problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Seat Belts | 7 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Seats | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 30
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 2
- Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar — 2
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 1
- Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Mercury Villager complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Mercury Villager years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mercury Villager have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Mercury Villager: 00V-292 (steering), 00V-228 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercury Villager?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (40 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.