1999 Mercury Villager service bulletins & manufacturer communications
118 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Mercury Villager. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 118
- Ford: certain 1999 and 2000 model year villager villagers are to have the throttle body cleaned. *peCSP-0-N-11 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 31, 2008
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Update wiring harness when replacing fuel injector. *tt03226 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 2003
- 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 vehicles may exhibit static or ignition noise through the radio on the am band. *tt15971 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles built from 9/26/1998 through 9/5/2001 may exhibit power door locks that self-active or cycle on. *tt0243 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Information pertaining to liftgate cylinder operation. *tt15713 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Concerns with vehicle exhibiting a headlamp that is dim, flickers or is inoeprative. *tt15654 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition. *tt15621 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit interior lamps that come on while driving. *tt15586 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information regarding flip out window latch adjustment. *yh15556 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 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
- Expereincing slight vibration/shake felt on some vehicles in the steering wheel and/or floor pan and front seat at steady vehicle speeds above 2 km/h (45 mph) after tire/wheel asse…01222 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 12, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Power door locks, self activating or cycling.*jb01188 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit poor and / or no a/c performance. *tt15229 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit the rear under body air conditioning lines leaking. *tt14996 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a gear whine noise from the front under light acceleration while driving between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 113 km/h (70 mph). *tt0157 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 19, 2001
- On some vehicles, the second row two-passenger bench or second row bucket seats may shake or vibrate noticeably while driving on rough roads or over bumps. *tt00247 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 27, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a gear whine noise from the front under light acceleration while driving between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 113 km/h (70 mph). *tt00233 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission operation concern. *tt14498 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Vehicles may experience vibration / shake felt in the steering wheel and / or floor pan and front seat at steady vehicle speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph) on smooth roads after the tir…00181 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brief or sustained buzzing type noise from the dash area under load at approximately 1600 rpm. **mr14067 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may emit a brief or sustained buzzing type noise from the dash area under load at approximately 1600 rpm. **mr8555 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may emit a momentary, light chirp noise from the transmission during the 2-3 upshift. **mr7747 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding multifunction switch replacement. **mr00B40 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding the power door locksthat may self-activate or cycle on some vehicles. *mjs0056 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 6, 2000
- Exhibiting a noticeable steering pull or drift while driving on a flat road surface. *tt14015 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds. *tt14014 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition when vehicle cabin temperature is very low, then is rapidly heated, or the humid…13941 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noticeable steering pull or drift while driving on a flat road surface. *tt8427 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds. *tt8426 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the horn will not chirp and the lights will not flash when using the remote entry transmitter to lock the doors. *tt8403 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Concerns with 2nd road seat(s) shakes / vibrates. *tt8309 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition when vehicles cabin temperature is very low, then is rapidly heated, or the humi…8267 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power flip-out 3rd-row window that stops operating. *tt8033 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience an excessive amount of noise from the front wheel area while braking under certain conditions, vehicles built 11/15/99 and before may. *mjs13744 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds. 8mjs13715 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Excessive amount of noise from the front wheels when braking under certain conditions.7907 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light wheel-speed vibration when driving on a smooth road surface at highway speeds.7900 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles built from 9/26/1998 through 9/15/1999 may have power door locks that self-active or cycle. *tt99245 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 29, 1999
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off position. *tt99243 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Subject regaridng sliding side door operation. *tt13496 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flip-out window glass in the sliding door or rear quarter that, when closed, does not latch securely, rattles or pops open under certain conditions. *tt13495 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment the the left or right sliding door may be difficult to operate and / or sticks in the fully open (detent) position. *tt7482 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flip-out window glass in the sliding door or rear quarter that, when closed, does not latch securely, rattles or pops open under certain conditions. *tt7481 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position. *tt99224 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loose and partially separated rubber strip alone the windshield moulding at the left or right side a-pillar. *tt13314 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt13290 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 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
- Exhibiting a loose and partially separated rubber strip along the windshield mounding at the left or right side a pillar. *tt7240 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt7207 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- 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
- (continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. *mjs13253 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding self-activating door locks. *mjs13204 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding srs system diagnosis, air bag warning indication. *mjs13179 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding self-activating door locks. *mjs7023 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Some vehicles built from job 1 through 10/31/98 may exhibit a clunk, snap or popping type noise from the rear suspension area while driving at times. *tt6913 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Experiencing a clunk, snap or popping-type noise from the rear suspension area while driving. *tt13145 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loose or partially separated rubber strip on the windshield moulding at the left or right side a-pillar. *tt996734 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loose or partially separated rubber strip on the windshield molding at the left or right side a-pillar. *tt13023 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the horn will not chirp when using remote entry transmitter to lock the doors. *tt6577 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flip-out window glass in the sliding door or rear quarter that does not latch securely or pops open under certain conditions. *tt6511 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 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 individuals may have difficulty programming remote entry transmitters. *tt12839 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Conditions with side window latch popping open. *tt12898 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rubber strip which loosens and separates from the windshield moulding on the left side a-pillar. *tt12810 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 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 windshield wiper activating without command. *tt12804 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Experiencing difficulty with programming remote entry transmitter. *tt6419 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rubber strip which loosens and separates from the windshield moulding onthe left side a-pillar. *tt6395 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Subject regarding air bag system diagnosis. *tt6390 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit windshield wipers that will intermittently activate without turning on the wiper switch. *tt6389 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Information regarding cupholder operation. *tt6306 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Subject regarding cupholder operation. *tt12759 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speed control system. *tt12300 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles equipped with two different gas-filled lift cylinders on the liftgate. *tt12269 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with optional power moonroof may not close from a partially open position after battery power is disconnected for vehicle service. *tt12268 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built 12/11/98 and before, may exhibit a chirping or squeaking-type noise from the left sliding door / b-pillar area while driving. *tt15526 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a scratching / popping noise coming from the rear liftgate area. *tt12213 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles equipped with an optional travel / note digital voice memo recorder. *tt12212 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Subject regarding all vehicles equipped with two different gas-filled lift cylinders on the liftgate. *tt5353 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a chirping or squeaking-type noise from the left sliding door / b-pillar area while driving. *tt5352 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on the optional power moonroof. *tt5351 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles equipped with an optional travel / note digital voice memo recorder. *tt5297 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a scratching / popping noise coming from the rear liftgate area. *tt5296 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles are equipped with an optional rear blower control assembly in the headliner. *tt5207 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built on or before 10/25/98 may exhibit an inoperative interior sliding door handle on either side of the vehicle. *tt985182 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built on or before 10-25-98 may exhibit an inoperative or noise sliding door power lock actuator. *tt985181 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit interior courtesty lamps which are inoperative when the liftgate is opened. *tt985180 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built on or before 9/27/98 may exhibit a rattle noise from the rear of vehicle when driving on rough roads or during left or right turn. *tt5179 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles are equipped with an optional rear blower control assembly in the headliner. *mjs12171 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built on or beford 10-25-98 may exhibit an inoperative interior sliding door handle on either side of the vehicle. *mjs12133 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built on or before 10/25/98 may exhibit an inoperative or noisy sliding door power lock actuator. *mjs12132 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit interior courtesy lamps which are inoperative when the liftgage is opened. *mjs12131 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some villagers built on or before 9-27-98 may exhibit a rattle noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving on rough roads or durning a left or right turn. *mjs12130 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998