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2001 Mercury Villager recalls and problems

1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercury Villager.

1
recalls
20
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Mercury Villager recalls

Seat belts: front, buckle assembly

NHTSA campaign 00V338001 · reported October 26, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 2,500 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and the seat pedestal. This could eventually allow the seat belt buckle bolt to loosen.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the occupant seated in that location may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 10, 2019 · Suspension · 28,100 miles

THIS IS MY SECOND VILLAGER, THE FIRST WAS A 1993 AND NOW OWN A 2001. THE BASE STRUCTURE WHERE THE RACK AND PINION GETS BOLTED-IN CRACKS, WHILE THE ALIGNMENT AND WHOLE RACK & PINION HAS SHIFTED. THE CRACK OCCURRED WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A RAMP TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY.

Sep 5, 2008 · Air bags · crash reported

IN DECEMBER OF 2007 I WAS DRIVING WITH MY THREE KIDS AND I WAS PREGNANT WITH TWINS. IT HAD BEEN RAINING FOR A FEW DAYS I SLOWED TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN MY CAR SLIDE AND I WENT INTO A POLL HEAD ON MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T OPEN MY CAR WAS LATER TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Nov 2, 2007 · Seat belts

SEAT BELTS PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BROKEN AND FALLEN OFF, WHICH HAS MADE THE LOCKING MECHANISM USELESS. THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOW INOPERABLE, WHICH HAS LEFT US WITH FIVE AVAILABLE SEATS IN A SEVEN-PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED REGARDING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE 2001 VILLAGE SEATS BELTS, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT…

Sep 15, 2006 · Equipment · 49,000 miles

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING A TIRE, THE JACK BENT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE CONTACT HAD USED THE JACK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.

Jun 21, 2005 · Tires

A LOCAL SEARS AUTO CENTER SOLD ME A SET OF BF GOODRICH TIRES IN OCTOBER, 2004 THAT HAVE SHOWN EXTREME PRE-MATURE WEAR. THE SEARS OUTLET HAS REFUSED TO TAKE ANY ACTION TO CORRECT THIS. UPON CONSULTATION WITH THE OEM, B.F. GOODRICH, I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN SOLD THE TIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IT IS NOT THE RECOMMENDED TIRE FOR…

Villager model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 27181
2001 12030
2002 01820

Across all years, the 2000 Villager has the most complaints (71). All Mercury Villager years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Mercury Villager have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Mercury Villager, the most recent reported on October 26, 2000 (Seat belts: front, buckle assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Villager?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by seat belts (3).
How many 2001 Mercury Villager complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 10, 2019.