1998 Mercury Villager service bulletins & manufacturer communications
73 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Mercury Villager. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 73
- 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
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 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
- 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
- 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
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt98203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 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 adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc98203 · 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
- Issues concerning the fuel gauge dropping quickly from full to 3/4 and/or the fuel gauge may read 3/4 when full. *yc98612 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 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
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc9844 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- 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 with california emissions may exhibit a fuel gage that drops from full to 3/4 very quickly or the gage reads 3/4 when full. *tt983282 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 6, 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
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt976011 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997