Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 154

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bags MUST BE disposed
of by qualified personnel.
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