FORD MUSTANG 1977: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | MUSTANG | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-03-20 | 1981-12-02 | 1981-02-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-11-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81807
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE SEVEN-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING DURING NORMAL OPERATION. PORTIONS OF THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEFECTIVE FANS WILL BE REPLACED WITH FANS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302 CID ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FLEXIBLE BLADE FANS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FLYING PIECES FROM A ROTATING FAN CREATE A RISK OFDAMAGE TO UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO NEARBYINDIVIDUALS.NOTE: ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE LEFT RUNNING WITH THE HOOD OPEN UNTIL THE FAN HASBEEN REPLACED.
