1996 Mercury Villager service bulletins & manufacturer communications
137 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Villager. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 137
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt01194 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Information on servicing the forward clutch. *tt14757 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0120, p0510,p0731,p0732 and/or p0733 stored in memory with no driveability concerns present. Yd981614 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 7, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a sulfur odor during various driving conditions. *tt11510 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio.8316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding the servicing of the forward clutch, which has been replaced by three individual parts. *mjs13760 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Be aware that the f6xz-7a360-aa forward clutch assembly has been replaced by 3 individual parts. Xf5z-7a360-aa(drum), xf5z-7a398-aa (planetary) and f3xy-7b066-f (pressure plate). U…7922 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Exhibiting an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving. *tt7264 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Addressing an intermittent condition where the speed control will not set or may disengage while driving. *tt13368 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt99195 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing air bag warning lamp indicating a fault in the system. *tt12806 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Subject regarding air bag system diagnosis. *tt6390 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 1999
- On some vehicles the check engine warning lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes 32, 35, p0400, p0402, p1400, p1401, p1402 or malfunction indicator lamp 0302, 0305, 0306,…99103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Brief information regarding exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis. *tt996018 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding exhaust gas recirculation valve (egr) system diagnosis. *tt12623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Intermittent self-activation of the power door locks may occur on some vehicles. *yc98236 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Intermittent self-activation of the power door locks may occur on some vehicles. *yc98225 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 9, 1998
- Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code 34, or p0325 (mil dtc 0304) when testing the electronic engine control system. *tt985094 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Repeat message regarding power door locks self-locking / erratic operation. *tt5051 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may display diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 34, or po325 (mil dtc 0304) when testing the electronic engine control system, indicating a fault with the engine knock sens…12081 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing low or no a/c performance in high ambient temperatures. *yc982016 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) 32. *yc982015 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Intermittent self-activation of the power door locks may occur on some vehicles. *yc982012 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Concerns with egr flow malfunction. *tt98-4816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Some 1996-1998 villagers exhibit intermittent self-activation of power door locks. *ak98-4815 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Some 1996-1998 villagers exhibit intermittent self-activation of power door locks. *ak98-4814 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Whining noise from transaxle on light acceleration, tip-in acceleration between 40-64 km/h (25-40 mph)98161 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 1998
- Rear brakes are binding or overheating after having been serviced. Yd98154 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle. *tt11778 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle. *tt4661 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Some vehicles may produce an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg - type odor from the exhaust during various driving conditions. *tt11531 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a sulfur odor during various driving conditions. *ak982454 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Experiencing a squealing or grinding noise from either the front or rear brakes when the customer lightly applies the brakes. *tt985A49 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- This bulletin mentions the two different cylinders available for replacement liftgate support cylinders. *tt983114 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 23, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp and trouble codes 41/45/55/63. *tt9811312 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent abs warning lamp concern and trouble codes 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 may be retrieved during a quick test. *tt983072 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc97111097234 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Instructions on how to manually clear codes from memory after an abs brake repair. *twBC2443970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Engineering is investigating dtc's 1103, 1104, 1105 on a few 1996 and 1997 villagers - during code retrieval a tp sensor code (dtc0403) which is suspected to be the root cause. *twBC2373970501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
- Egr function testing. *twBC2304970501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
- Front door window binding while traveling up or down. *twBC2290970501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1997
- Sheet metal distortion around the area of the rear wiper shaft. *twBC2235970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
- Transaxle- difficulty moving shift lever from "park" position- vehicles built through 2/1/97. *jd97714 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Electronic temperature control display- displays fahrenheit and celsius in different displays- vehicles equipped with electronic temperature control. *jd97712 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Lamp- air bag warning lamp flashes all the time or intermittently- no codes stored in memory. *jd97711 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd97610 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Transmission shift lever difficult to move from the park position due to ignition switch cylinder plunger shift rod being out of alignment. *twBC3073970227 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 27, 1997
- Diagnosis of abs system. *tw3203970214 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 14, 1997
- Diagnosis of a villager abs system. *twBC3203970214 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 14, 1997
- Repair instructions for dtc p0705. *twBC3225970112 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 12, 1997
- Safety belt- restriction of movement while driving- vehicles with second row bench seat, right side- vehicles built through 1/2/97. *jd9739 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Intermittent transmission shift lever that is difficult to move from the park position. *jdBC1034097020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Vehicles may experience a transmission overdrive whine. *jdBC1027397020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Abs system and prior to replacement of the hydraulic anti-lock actuator assembly. *jdBC1026197230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 23, 1997
- When attempting to interface with villager pcm/tcm on 1996 & 1997 vehicles, use the obd ii dlc connector located just beneath the steering column. *jdBC1023397230 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- A resolution for erratic and/or harsh upshift. *jdBC1022297230 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Poor heater capability in villagers during cold weather while the engine is at idle. *jdBC1021597230 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 23, 1997
- A mil concern dtc 0208 on vehicles, which indicates an erroneous cylinder code. *jdBC1021197230 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- 2nd row bench seat, may experience a right side seat belt that may enter the automatic locking mode preventing freedom of movement while driving. *jdBC3521972301 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Intermittent abs lamp on and wheel sensor dtc's set while driveing the vehicle on the highway. *jdBC3480972301 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Poor heater capability in vehicles during cold weather while the engine is at idle. *jdBC3411972301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 23, 1997
- A resolution for eratic and/or harsh upshift- the root cause is micro particle debris in the transmission valve body. *jdBC3372972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Interface with the villager pcm/tcm on vehicles, use the obd ii dlc connector located just beneath the the steering column. *jdBC3353972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- A chunch/grunt noise coming from the rear leaf spring shackle bushing may be repaired by installing an improved shackle assembly.jdBC0055972301 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Power door lock - intermittent power door lock operation. *tw97213 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Steering wheel switches- intermittent operation of radio and/or speed control- vehicles built through 12/1/96. *jd09597112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Safety belts- third row seat- broken guide mounted on right side of seat- vehicles built from 9/18/95 through 11/1/96. *jd9719 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 2, 1997
- A "hissing" noise sounding like a window is slightly open, from the upper b-pillar area on the driver's side, may occur on some vehicles.*jd9718 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Wind noise at the upper b-pillar corner area on 1996 and 1997 villagers may be caused by the door window run rubber not fitting tight enough. *jdBC1010997020 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Squeak/rub noise when turning. *jdBC0261970201 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Windnoise at the upper b-pillar corner area. *jdBC0186970201 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Chunch/grunt noise coming from the rear leaf spring shackle bushing may be repaired by installing an improved shackle assembly. *jdBC0055970201 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Extended crank - long crank time during morning start-ups - vehicles built through 7/1/96 no start - no start after short hot soak - vehicles built through 7/1/96 stalling - interm…962522 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip. *tw96252 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Intermittent activation of power door locks. *twBC0364961125 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 25, 1996
- Concerns of abs amber indicator light on. *twBC0412961120 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 20, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Extended crank or intermittent stalling in high ambient temperatures. *twBC0482961113 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 13, 1996
- Dtc p0135/p0141 may be set when the pcm receives inaccurate voltage from the 02 heater circuit. *twBC0496961112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 1996
- Villagers equipped with a 2nd row bench seat, may experience a right side seat belt that may enter the automatic locking mode. *twBC0492961112 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 12, 1996
- Plastic seat belt guide on 2nd row seat will break if used to raise the seat back from a lowered position. *twBC0419961112 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 12, 1996
- Villagers may develop an inoperative rear wiper motor. *twBC0532961108 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 8, 1996
- Right side seat belt on vehicles equipped with 2nd row bench seat may enter the automatic locking mode. *twBC5232961101 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Vehicle exhibiting an intermittent activation of the power door locks. *twBC0043961101 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Damage to front and/or rear 02 sensors for 96-97 villagers. *twBC0040961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *twBC0313961101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Intermittent power door lock activation. *twBC0306961101 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Improved rear shock absorbers available. *ttBC0690961023 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 23, 1996
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Improved fuel pump w/ an improved, hardened inner gerotor gear. *ttBC0751961017 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 17, 1996
- For mil on w/ dtc 0802 &/or 0905 check connector c198. *ttBC0814961011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 11, 1996
- Concern of engine flare during 2-3 shift. *ttBC0830961009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 9, 1996
- Procedure for intermittent engine flare on startup from a stop. *ttBC0842961008 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 8, 1996
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *ttBC9688961001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Parts information for replacing the main control. *ttBC9685961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Vehicles may develop an inop rear wiper motor. *ttBC5223961001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Revised hose part# f6hz-9j291-a has been developed to replace hose that shows signs of deterioration, cracks may appear in the outer covering of the hose. *ttBC5221961001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Vehicles may experience unexplained mil light codes &/or irregular shifting (a4ld). The -12a581- (95-96) or -12b637- (97) wire loom is coming into contact w/ the center wiper acces…BC5200961001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1996
- For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *ttBC5191961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Vehicle may experience an intermittent activation of the power door locks. *ttBC5184961001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Fuel pump improved, hardened inner gerotor gear. Improvement will reduce the possibility of intermittent stalling in hot ambient temps & a long crank time after a cold soak. *ttBC5178961001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 1, 1996
- On some vehicles, the air bag indicator lamp may flash constantly. *tt96725 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Experiencing a crunch / grunt noise from the rear suspension of some vehicles. *tt96722 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 25, 1996
- There may be a squeak / rattle noise from the sliding door area and / or the sliding door may be difficult to close. *tt96717 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 25, 1996
- May exhibit a grinding/squealing noise from the rear brakes. The noise typically appears in the vehicle when its cold or in the morning under first application. Engineering is curr…BC0104960102 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1995
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995