1997 Mercury Villager service bulletins & manufacturer communications
128 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury Villager. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 128
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- 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 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
- Information regarding srs system diagnosis, air bag warning indication. *mjs13179 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject regarding a flashing air bag warning lamp indicating a fault in the system. *tt6995 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 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
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, de…98259 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 1998
- 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 exhibit a noise concern(s) from the rear suspension when driving on rough roads or during a left turn. *tt985142 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 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 exhibit a noise concern (s) from the rear suspension when driving on rough roads or during a left turn. *mjs12121 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 exhibit a surge under certain deceleration conditions, engine stalling during transmission engagement, or an excessive sulfur-type odor from the exhaust at times.…11528 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 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
- 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
- Information regarding engines being added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *tt983105 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 24, 1998
- This bulletin mentions the two different cylinders available for replacement liftgate support cylinders. *tt983114 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 23, 1998
- Experiencing a rattling noise from rear of vehicle at floor next to sliding door. *yc98319 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc9833 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc9831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise or low tone rattle noise coming from the rear suspension area. *tt983310 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 3, 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
- Intermittent operation of the remote keyless entry (rke) system, or lack of range with the remote transmitter may occur on some vehicles. *yc97090297188 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Engineering is investigating oil leaks on 1997 villagers. *tw97050110615 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 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
- Instructions on engine replacement. *twBC2365970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Engineering is investigating oil leaks on 1997 villagers. *twBC2223970501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Power delay feature for power windows and moon roof. *twBC3210970213 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 13, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Damage to front and/or rear 02 sensors for 96-97 villagers. *twBC0040961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 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
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *ttBC5197961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Information when mil is on with dtc 0802 &/or 0905, check connector c198. *ttBC5171961001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1996