4M2DV1117VDJ07864

Available vehicle information

VIN
4M2DV1117VDJ07864
Model year
1997
Country
United States
Record status
frame damage

VIN structure

4M2 WMI · DV1117 VDS · VDJ07864 VIS
WMI 4M2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS DV1117 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS VDJ07864 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code D Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make MERCURY
Model Villager
Model year 1997
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Minivan
Trim GS
Displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 151 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Plant city AVON LAKE
Plant state OHIO
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 00V419002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report received: 02/01/2001

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Recall 2 97V184001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Report received: 29/10/1997

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES.

Recall 3 96V203000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Report received: 17/10/1996

Summary

THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL LINE CONNECTOR HOSES THAT ARE SUPPLIED TO FORD WITH THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THESE HOSES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS OR SPLITS RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FOR THE SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THE FOUR RUBBER FUEL CONNECTOR HOSES IF NECESSARY.

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About VIN 4M2DV1117VDJ07864

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 4M2DV1117VDJ07864 with a 1997. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and frame damage as the record status.

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