Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V390000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V390000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 695,260 affected units, FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. it is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. if the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V390000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/engine cooling fan bearing
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 695,260

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S30
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and 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 inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. if the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hzmz.qmk8.jd35
NHTSA ID: 01V390000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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