Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V153000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V153000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 125,000 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. The chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. Also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V153000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-07-03T00:00:00

Subject: Engine cooling system:fan

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 125,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. The chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. Also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fkpx_9n8d_phzu

NHTSA ID: 78V153000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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