Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01I011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01I011000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 695,260 affected units, FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995 taurus/sable passenger vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and 1995 ford mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. it is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until june 30, 2002. if the consumer has paid to have this service done before december 2001, ford is offering a refund. owners can contact ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01I011000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2001-12-21T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/engine cooling fan

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 695,260

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995 taurus/sable passenger vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and 1995 ford mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. it is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until june 30, 2002. if the consumer has paid to have this service done before december 2001, ford is offering a refund. owners can contact ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01I011000

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