IllustrationDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. THE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED HARD IN ORDER TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER DETERMINED THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
1999 Mercury Villager
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Mercury Villager do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 125.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
1925–50K
1850–75K
375–100K
6100–150K
1150K+
54 reports with mileage · 131 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 87 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports3 fire reports7 injury reports
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
87 reportsTHE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, REQUIRING AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO OPEN THE THROTTLE. ONCE SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY. THIS PROBLEM HAS SUPPOSEDLY BEEN CORRECTED…
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THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, REQUIRING AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO OPEN THE THROTTLE. ONCE SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY. THIS PROBLEM HAS SUPPOSEDLY BEEN CORRECTED BY THE DEALER CLEANING THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY, AT MY EXPENSE. HOWEVER, BASED ON THE REPORTS FROM OTHER COMPLAINANTS, THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY TO RECUR AND BE A CONTINUAL HAZARD. *JB
ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VAN, THE ACCELERATOR HAS AT LEAST ONCE INCIDENT WHEN IT IS NON-RESPONSIVE. I HAVE TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR WITH MY FOOT HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. IF THE CAR DOES RESPOND THEN WE ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MORE THAN ONE DEPRESSION ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET ACTION. IF A CAR IS COMING T…
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ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VAN, THE ACCELERATOR HAS AT LEAST ONCE INCIDENT WHEN IT IS NON-RESPONSIVE. I HAVE TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR WITH MY FOOT HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. IF THE CAR DOES RESPOND THEN WE ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MORE THAN ONE DEPRESSION ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET ACTION. IF A CAR IS COMING TOWARD ME I CANNOT RAPIDLY AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I CANNOT DEPEND ON THE CAR TO PERFORM. THIS IS A DEFINITE HAZZARD WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS IS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN.
A FEW WEEKS LATER, AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING ABOUT MY ACCELARATOR PEDAL GETTING STUCK. THEIR RESPONSE, WAS THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS WILL BE THE 4 YEAR WITH THIS PROBLEM.
1999 MERCURY VILLAGER PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR STICKING. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT CARBON BUILD UP ON THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK. *NM
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS; EXCESS PRESSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. DEALER SAID NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED.*AK
ACCELERATOR STICKS. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS WITHIN THE 36K WARRANTY AND HAD IT COVERED. CANNOT REMEMBER IF THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY OR JUST CLEANED. IT OCCURRED AGAIN .. THIS TIME @ 80K. I HAD THEM REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY (DEALER RECOMMENDATION FOR $459.82). I HAVE OWN…
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ACCELERATOR STICKS. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS WITHIN THE 36K WARRANTY AND HAD IT COVERED. CANNOT REMEMBER IF THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY OR JUST CLEANED. IT OCCURRED AGAIN .. THIS TIME @ 80K. I HAD THEM REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY (DEALER RECOMMENDATION FOR $459.82). I HAVE OWNED A TOTAL OF 4 VILLAGERS AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. IT IS A HAZARD BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO TAP THE PEDAL HARD TO GET IT TO GO. WHEN TAPPING HARD THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF HITTING ANOTHER CAR. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED THIS IS A DANGER. I NOTICE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY FORD MOTOR IS NOT COMING UP WITH A SOLUTION OR COVERING THE COST ON THIS ISSUE? *JB
GAS PEDAL STICKS. YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO MOVE. HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS CLEANED THROTTLE CABLE 3 TIMES. INDICATES IT NEEDS NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. TECHS WERE ADVISED (PER MY DEALER) FROM FORD TO ONLY CLEAN THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WHEN CONSUMER COMPLAINED. NOW AFTER MAN…
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GAS PEDAL STICKS. YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO MOVE. HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS CLEANED THROTTLE CABLE 3 TIMES. INDICATES IT NEEDS NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. TECHS WERE ADVISED (PER MY DEALER) FROM FORD TO ONLY CLEAN THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WHEN CONSUMER COMPLAINED. NOW AFTER MANY MILES AND NO WARRANTY THEY SUGGEST CHANGING THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY AT MY COST. I UNDERSTAND THAT OHIO RESIDENTS HAVE A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS. HOW DO ALL OTHER OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES FROM OTHER STATES PARTICPATE IN MAKING THE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT?
WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE VIBRATED THEN JERKED ON IT'S OWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER THEN INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *SC
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN AT A STOP SIGN / TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING IN TRAFFIC. I MUST PUSH VERY HARD ON THE PEDAL FOR THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FEEL LIKE I COULD POSSIBLY REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE OR POSSIBLY BE REAR ENDED MYSELF. THIS PROBLEM MAKES THE V…
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THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN AT A STOP SIGN / TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING IN TRAFFIC. I MUST PUSH VERY HARD ON THE PEDAL FOR THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FEEL LIKE I COULD POSSIBLY REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE OR POSSIBLY BE REAR ENDED MYSELF. THIS PROBLEM MAKES THE VEHICLE HARD TO DRIVE. *NM
Official recalls
400V292001 · Steering:rack And Pinion
Oct 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
99V347001 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Dec 10, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
99V205001 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Aug 3, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL TANK SEPARATION OR FUEL LEAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.
99V056001 · Seats
Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE ACTUATOR SPRING IN THE LATCH COULD DEFORM AFTER REPEATED USE, CAUSING THE LATCH TO REMAIN IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL SLIDE FREELY ON THE SEAT TRACK AND THE SPRINGS ON THE TRACK WILL MOVE THE SEAT TO THE EASY ENTRY POSITION TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN UNLATCHED SEAT TRACK COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE04020 · Failing Headlights
Opened Feb 26, 2004 · Closed Jun 24, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
NISSAN AND FORD FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT STAINLESS STEEL BULB TERMINALS MAY OVER TIME CAUSE ELEVATED CONTACT RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING.THIS CAN RESULT IN A HEADLIGHT FLICKERING, BULB OUTAGE AND HEAT DEFORMATION TO THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.IN APRIL 1999, THE SUPPLIER OF THE HEADLIGHT FOR NISSAN AND FORD CHANGED TO A BULB USING THE STAINLESS STEEL TERMINALS THAT DID NOT MEET ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS.ON JULY 17, 2000, THE SUPPLIER BEGAN USING A BULB MEETING THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.