P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Mercury Villager. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your van’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are …
Read More »Mercury Villager: P0008 Code Diagnosis
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Mercury Villager. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Villager with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …
Read More »Mercury Villager P144C: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P144C is a Ford-only DTC trouble code, and as such, it applies to your Mercury Villager. It indicates that the EVAP canister purge check valve is not performing within spec. P144C is most often fixed by replacing the EVAP purge valve assembly (due to the purge valve being stuck open …
Read More »Mercury Villager P0193: Symptoms, Causes, & Likely Fixes
P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Mercury Villager. It indicates that your Villager’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …
Read More »Mercury Villager P0705: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Mercury Villager. In layman’s terms, it means that your Villager can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …
Read More »Mercury Villager P1450: Symptoms, Causes, & Likely Fix
P1450 is a manufacturer-specific trouble code. In the case of Ford-made vehicles (such as the Mercury Villager), it indicates that the pressure in the fuel tank is not bleeding up to the engine. This code is very common, and not a breakdown risk when it appears by itself. Far and …
Read More »Mercury Villager P1289: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
When your water pump does go bad, it will often leak water. Or it’ll make a grating noise. This is due to the bearings inside of it going bad. Here’s a great video on how to tell if your water pump is bad. The post Mercury Villager P1289: Meaning, Causes, …
Read More »Mercury Villager P2279 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Mercury Villager’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Villager as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …
Read More »Mercury Villager P0605: Meaning, Causes, + Fix
P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Mercury Villager. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …
Read More »Mercury Villager P0117 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
P0117 is a generic OBD2 code. It indicates that your Mercury Villager’s PCM (powertrain control module) has detected the signal coming from the engine coolant temp (ECT) sensor has a voltage level below its normal operating range. With the ECT sensor, as the voltage level drops, it will appear that …
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